Detention Officer 25-38

***PLEASE NOTE: YOU ARE REQUIRED TO FILL OUT A BIG HORN COUNTY APPLICATION, DETAILS BELOW*** Open until filled. POSITION: Detention Officer (Jailer) LOCATION: Big Horn County Detention Center (Jail) SALARY: $23.50 per hour, plus benefits DUTY HOURS: Full-Time position-40 hours per week; rotating 12 hour shifts. Intermittent position-hours vary to meet fluctuations in scheduling demands. MAJOR DUTIES: Responsible for the care and supervision of inmates in the County Detention Facility, including admitting, booking, preliminary evaluation, searching and interment of prisoners; assures that all Detention Facility procedures are followed and continually monitors the security and safety of prisoners; prepares and maintains routine daily records and reports of activities; contact with the public, other agencies, families and prisoners; upon proper training, may serve as a Dispatcher; other duties as assigned. BENEFITS: Full-Time- 6 employee health plans at no cost to employee, including 3 High Deductible plans. Affordable Vision and Dental plans. Montana Public Employee Retirement plan. Paid Vacation and Sick leave and Holidays. $45,000 of Life Insurance and affordable, voluntary, supplemental Life and AD&D insurance upon health insurance enrollment. Nationwide retirement options offered. Free Wellness Screenings. Discounted Gym Membership. 10-11 paid Holidays per year. QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or its equivalent with some work experience in dealing with the public; never been convicted of a felony. Must be P.O.S.T. certified as Detention Officer, or have the ability to become certified within one (1) year of employment. CPR training desirable. Some computer skills helpful. Must respect and safeguard non-public confidential information. Must possess a valid Montana Driver License and must be an insurable driver. TESTING: A written test and oral interview will be administered. PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING: The successful applicant must undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. HOW TO APPLY: Submit Big Horn County Public Safety application to the Human Resources Office, Room 302, Courthouse or to the mailing address listed above. For application, call 406-665-9735 or go to the Human Resources page at www.bighorncountymt.gov. DEADLINE: Applications must be received or postmarked no later than the close of business on the closing date specified above. BIG HORN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. NOTHING IN THIS RECRUITMENT BULLETIN IS INTENDED TO GUARANTEE CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT. IF YOU ARE CLAIMING PREFERENCE, PLEASE SUBMIT PROOF WITH YOUR APPLICATION. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $23.50 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Work Location: In person