Current Openings:
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Applications remain on file for one year.
Benefits Offered at Newton County:
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Paid Holidays
Assistant Kitchen Services Manager
$10.30 starting hourly pay rate.
Full-time position, non-commissioned.
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance benefits available.
May be required to work holidays and weekends.
Requirements:
Duties:
Assistant Food Services Manager’s major responsibilities and duties are as follows:
• Manage and prepare all prisoner meals.
• Closely monitor vendors and food costs to ensure the best possible prices.
• Order all supplies needed for preparation of prisoner’s meals.
• Coordinate and supervise activities of the cooks.
• Inform the Corrections Lieutenant of the operations and needs of the kitchen.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen.
• Maintain kitchen laundry as directed.
Reports To:
Kitchen Manager
Applications will be accepted until this posting is removed.
Any questions regarding this position may be forwarded to Corrections Lieutenant Mike Barnett - 417-451-8311
JAIL: Applications will be accepted by e-mail, in person, mail, or fax 417-451-8352
$10.30 starting hourly pay rate.
Full-time position, non-commissioned.
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance benefits available.
May be required to work holidays and weekends.
Requirements:
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Clean criminal history/background
Duties:
Assistant Food Services Manager’s major responsibilities and duties are as follows:
• Manage and prepare all prisoner meals.
• Closely monitor vendors and food costs to ensure the best possible prices.
• Order all supplies needed for preparation of prisoner’s meals.
• Coordinate and supervise activities of the cooks.
• Inform the Corrections Lieutenant of the operations and needs of the kitchen.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen.
• Maintain kitchen laundry as directed.
Reports To:
Kitchen Manager
Applications will be accepted until this posting is removed.
Any questions regarding this position may be forwarded to Corrections Lieutenant Mike Barnett - 417-451-8311
JAIL: Applications will be accepted by e-mail, in person, mail, or fax 417-451-8352
Transportation Coordinator
$12.63 hourly pay rate.
Full-time position, non-commissioned.
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance benefits available.
The Transportation Coordinator is directly responsible to the Office Manager.
The Transportation Coordinator major duties are as follows:
Applications will be accepted until this posting is removed.
Any questions regarding this position may be forwarded to Office Manager Allisha Woods - 417-451-8300
ADMIN: Applications will be accepted by e-mail, in person, mail, or fax 417-451-8352
$12.63 hourly pay rate.
Full-time position, non-commissioned.
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance benefits available.
The Transportation Coordinator is directly responsible to the Office Manager.
The Transportation Coordinator major duties are as follows:
- Answer phones and greet visitors.
- Schedule appointments and maintain calendars for transports.
- Coordinate extradition of prisoners with the proper agency or department and file
- reimbursement claim forms with the State of Missouri.
- Coordinate transportation of prisoners with other agencies and correctional facilities to ensure that all convicted prisoners are transported to the appropriate correctional institution in an expeditious manner.
- Coordinate the transport of prisoners from outside Newton County jurisdiction.
- Ensure that all necessary paperwork is prepared, and all proper incarceration procedure are followed.
- Responsible for collation and distribution of inner office mail of the department.
- Complete all other duties.
Applications will be accepted until this posting is removed.
Any questions regarding this position may be forwarded to Office Manager Allisha Woods - 417-451-8300
ADMIN: Applications will be accepted by e-mail, in person, mail, or fax 417-451-8352
Records Clerk
$12.63 hourly pay rate.
Full-time position, non-commissioned.
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance benefits available.
The Records Clerk is directly responsible to the Office Manager.
The Records Clerk’s major duties are as follows:
Proficiency with grammatical corrections and attention to detail is preferred.
Applications will be accepted until this posting is removed.
Any questions regarding this position may be forwarded to Office Manager Allisha Woods - 417-451-8300
ADMIN: Applications will be accepted by e-mail, in person, mail, or fax 417-451-8352
$12.63 hourly pay rate.
Full-time position, non-commissioned.
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance benefits available.
The Records Clerk is directly responsible to the Office Manager.
The Records Clerk’s major duties are as follows:
- Answer phones and greet visitors.
- Maintains the records filing system and/or database used to manage, access and preserve electronic and paper records of the department.
- Responsible for records retention schedule for records division.
- Follows court orders to seal or expunge records.
- Review and approve second level department reports daily; initiate and maintain case logs, document case activities and maintain files for the Patrol Division.
- Submits and logs all 24-hour Probable Cause Affidavits to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
- Prepare and submit all DWI paperwork to the Missouri Department of Revenue.
- Prepare and submit monthly MIBRS statistics for the department to the MSHP.
- Responsible for filling record requests and Sunshine Law requests from various agencies in a timely manner.
Proficiency with grammatical corrections and attention to detail is preferred.
Applications will be accepted until this posting is removed.
Any questions regarding this position may be forwarded to Office Manager Allisha Woods - 417-451-8300
ADMIN: Applications will be accepted by e-mail, in person, mail, or fax 417-451-8352
Patrol Deputy
$17.79 hourly pay rate.
Pay increase after successful 90-day probation period.
Full-time position, commissioned.
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance benefits available. CERF Retirement Plan.
Uniforms, equipment, duty gear, POST continuing education and patrol vehicle are provided*.
Responsibilities:
Maintain law and order and serve legal process of the courts by performing duties, including but not limited to; processing citizen complaints, documenting and writing reports on law violations, transporting prisoners, service of civil process, and overall general law enforcement in the county.
Requirements for applicants:
Reports to:
Shift Sergeant; Patrol Division Lieutenant
Two years of prior law enforcement experience is preferred but not necessary to apply.
Applications will be accepted until this posting is removed.
Any questions regarding this position may be forwarded to Patrol Lieutenant Trevor Williams - 417-451-8300
PATROL: Applications will be accepted by e-mail, in person, mail, or fax 417-451-8352
$17.79 hourly pay rate.
Pay increase after successful 90-day probation period.
Full-time position, commissioned.
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance benefits available. CERF Retirement Plan.
Uniforms, equipment, duty gear, POST continuing education and patrol vehicle are provided*.
Responsibilities:
Maintain law and order and serve legal process of the courts by performing duties, including but not limited to; processing citizen complaints, documenting and writing reports on law violations, transporting prisoners, service of civil process, and overall general law enforcement in the county.
Requirements for applicants:
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and reside in the State of Missouri
- Must possess high school diploma or GED
- Must possess current Missouri P.O.S.T. certification or equivalent from another state
- Must be able to work rotating 12-hour shifts
- Must meet vision, hearing and physical agility standards (WorkSTEPS®)
- Must possess a valid Missouri driver's license
- Be able to pass a reference and background investigation, which may include a polygraph/voice stress exam
- Be able to relocate within Newton County in a reasonable amount of time, as determined by the Sheriff
- All probationary deputies must successfully pass NCSO field training program
Reports to:
Shift Sergeant; Patrol Division Lieutenant
Two years of prior law enforcement experience is preferred but not necessary to apply.
Applications will be accepted until this posting is removed.
Any questions regarding this position may be forwarded to Patrol Lieutenant Trevor Williams - 417-451-8300
PATROL: Applications will be accepted by e-mail, in person, mail, or fax 417-451-8352
Corrections Officer
$13.89 starting hourly pay rate.
Pay increase to $14.14 after successful 90-day probation period.
Full-time position, applicants with an active Missouri POST license can be commissioned after probationary period.
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance benefits available. CERF Retirement Plan.
Uniforms and duty gear provided.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Reports to:
Immediate Supervisor; Corrections Corporal; Corrections Sergeant; Corrections Division Lieutenant
Requirements for applicants:
If you have previously applied for this position in the last 6 months, do not re-apply.
Applications will be accepted until this posting is removed.
Any questions regarding this position may be forwarded to Corrections Lieutenant Mike Barnett - 417-451-8311
JAIL: Applications will be accepted by e-mail, in person, mail, or fax 417-451-8352
$13.89 starting hourly pay rate.
Pay increase to $14.14 after successful 90-day probation period.
Full-time position, applicants with an active Missouri POST license can be commissioned after probationary period.
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance benefits available. CERF Retirement Plan.
Uniforms and duty gear provided.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Monitors and directs group and individual behavior among the inmates to prevent, control and resolve inmate problems or conflicts.
- Escorts and/or transports inmates to and from various activities within and outside the jail.
- Assists with the inmate admission, classification and release processes.
- Monitors and directs various inmate programs (e.g. recreation, visitation, etc.).
- Provides and summons assistance and aid for inmates while maintaining the safety and security of the facility.
- Dispenses authorized medications and administers first aid and CPR.
- Delivers meals, mail, supplies, etc., to the inmates.
- Maintains necessary financial records (e.g. cash accounts in inmate and canteen funds, bail, fines, etc.).
- Collects, maintains, and completes necessary records and reports (e.g. criminal history, medical screening, medication delivery, inmate activity, inmate property, fingerprints, photographs, visitor logs, incident and discipline reports, etc.).
- Searches and observes inmates, visitors, vendors, and others to ensure security.
- Inspects all jail areas to ensure adherence to all jail policies and procedures (e.g. sanitation, security, etc.) and ensures that these aspects of the jail operation are maintained.
- Acts as an unrestricted Deputy Sheriff in emergency situations such as riots, large scale civil disobedience, natural disasters and other situations as determined by the Sheriff.
- Demonstrates punctual and reliable attendance in accordance with designated work schedule.
- Complies with applicable safety rules, laws, and practices; uses proper safety equipment and procedures in all operations.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Reports to:
Immediate Supervisor; Corrections Corporal; Corrections Sergeant; Corrections Division Lieutenant
Requirements for applicants:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- At least 18 years of age
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED
- Must meet vision, hearing and physical agility standards (WorkSTEPS®)
- Must possess a valid Missouri driver's license
- Be able to pass a reference and background investigation, which may include a polygraph/voice stress exam
- Able to work 12-hour shifts
- Experience is preferred but not necessary to apply.
If you have previously applied for this position in the last 6 months, do not re-apply.
Applications will be accepted until this posting is removed.
Any questions regarding this position may be forwarded to Corrections Lieutenant Mike Barnett - 417-451-8311
JAIL: Applications will be accepted by e-mail, in person, mail, or fax 417-451-8352
Part-Time Cook
$10.30 starting hourly pay rate.
Part-time position, non-commissioned.
Health benefits are not offered.
May be required to work holidays and weekends.
Requirements:
Duties:
Preparation of meals for inmates, a basic knowledge of dietetics and nutrition, keeping kitchen and items clean and accounted for.
Perform additional duties as required.
Reports To:
Kitchen Manager; Asst. Kitchen Manager
Applications will be accepted until this posting is removed.
Any questions regarding this position may be forwarded to Corrections Lieutenant Mike Barnett - 417-451-8311
JAIL: Applications will be accepted by e-mail, in person, mail, or fax 417-451-8352
$10.30 starting hourly pay rate.
Part-time position, non-commissioned.
Health benefits are not offered.
May be required to work holidays and weekends.
Requirements:
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Clean criminal history/background
Duties:
Preparation of meals for inmates, a basic knowledge of dietetics and nutrition, keeping kitchen and items clean and accounted for.
Perform additional duties as required.
Reports To:
Kitchen Manager; Asst. Kitchen Manager
Applications will be accepted until this posting is removed.
Any questions regarding this position may be forwarded to Corrections Lieutenant Mike Barnett - 417-451-8311
JAIL: Applications will be accepted by e-mail, in person, mail, or fax 417-451-8352
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