Civilian Correctional Officer (Jailer)

Woodbury County

Sioux City (IA)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 41,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

IPERS
Health insurance
Free dental

Job summary

Woodbury County Jail in Sioux City, Iowa is seeking a civilian correctional officer (jailer) to safeguard the welfare of people in custody and maintain jail security, including transports, paperwork, and dispatch support.

This full-time position offers IPERS, health insurance and free dental benefits. Location is Sioux City, IA with hourly pay of $27.21–$29.47. Schedule is FT; closing date is continuous, per posting.

Responsibilities

  • Safekeeping and welfare of individuals in custody
  • Jail security and transports
  • Complete paperwork and assist with radio and dispatch duties

Job description

From the posting: Civilian correctional officer (jailer) at the Woodbury County Jail in Sioux City, Iowa. Responsible for the safekeeping and welfare of people in custody, jail security, transports, paperwork, and helping with radio and dispatch duties. Benefits listed include IPERS, health insurance and free dental.

Location: Sioux City, Iowa

Pay (as posted): $27.21 – $29.47 Hourly

Schedule / appointment: FT

  • Closing date (per the posting): Continuous
  • Job number 2026-00063

Verified open on the agency’s official job posting (GovernmentJobs.com / NEOGOV) on Nov 2, 2026 (ET).

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