Female Correctional Officer / Jailer

Female Correctional Officer / Jail Division : Full-time position available with the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Department. Duties include transports, court, direct supervision of inmates, medical (prescription) dispersement, booking, photographing, finger printing and computer skills. Requirements are 18 years of age with good driving record and no criminal background. Pay range is $24.96 - $31.20 per hour based on experience.

Applications will be accepted until filled, with first review of applications being scheduled for July 18, 2025. Pre-employment physical, drug screen, psychological testing, criminal background check, and reference checks required. Cerro Gordo County is an EOE. Applications can be completed online by visiting our website at : www.cerrogordo.gov

Posted : July 3, 2025

CERRO GORDO COUNTY, IOWA

POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title : Female Correctional Officer / Jailer Department : Sheriff Immediate Supervisor : Jail Administrator Shift : Assigned shift could be 7 : 55 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m., 3 : 55 p.m. to 12 : 00 p.m., or 11 : 55 p.m. to 8 : 00 a.m. with rotation of 6 days on and 3 days off Location : Cerro Gordo County FLSA : Non-exempt / Union Position Salary Range : $24,96– $31.20 / hour Approved by : Sheriff Posted Date : July 3, 2025

Summary :

The Female Correctional Officer will implement activities associated with the intake and holding of inmates in the Cerro Gordo County Jail. Duties include, but are not limited, to transports, court, supervising inmates, medical (prescription) dispersement, booking, photographing, fingerprinting and computer skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Communicates with court officials to insure availability of inmates for trials or hearings.
• Escorts inmates to courts, hospitals, and other correctional institutions.
• Schedules visits of medical personnel to treat inmates.
• Conducts searches of inmates in all areas of jail facility for contraband.
• Insures cleanliness of jail facility.
• Assists trustees for special work assignments.
• Accepts and receives bail payments.
• Issues receipt and arrange for release of inmates.
• Prepares reports concerning inmate population and jail functions and submits reports to Lieutenant.
• Prepares requisitions for commissary, clothing, and housekeeping supplies for jail population.
• Photographs, fingerprints, and measures height and weight of arrested suspects noting physical characteristics and posts data on record for filing.
• May fingerprint applicants for employment or federal clearance and forward prints to other law enforcement agencies.
• May testify in court.
• Enters in jail computer all information concerning inmates.
• Open and close all inmate trust accounts when necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None

Qualification Requirements :

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Comments :

$100,000 bodily injury for each person

OR

Cerro Gordo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Cerro Gordo County is subject to and has adopted a policy in compliance with the 2008 Smokefree Air Act.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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