Correctional Transport & Safety Officer

Dallas County, IA; Adel (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County Jail in Adel, IA, is seeking a custody officer responsible for transportation, protection, welfare, safety, custody and control of inmates. Duties include booking prisoners, data entry, health/welfare, feeding, cleaning, record-keeping and court appearances.

Requires high school diploma, 21+, Iowa driver's license, and certification by Iowa Law Enforcement Academy; firearms qualifications annually.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 21+ years old and hold a valid Iowa driver's license.
• Certification by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy required; firearms qualifications must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Booking of prisoners.
• Data entry and record keeping.
• Overseeing health and welfare of prisoners.
• Feeding and maintaining cleanliness of jail facility.
• Attending prisoners summoned to court.
• Upholding safety and security per procedures.

Skills

Independence & judgment

Security procedures

Emergency response

Computers & data entry

Oral & written communication

Uniform compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

21 years or older

Valid Iowa driver’s license

Iowa Law Enforcement Academy certification

Job description

Dallas County Jail in Adel, IA, is seeking a custody officer responsible for transportation, protection, welfare, safety, custody and control of inmates. Duties include booking prisoners, data entry, health/welfare, feeding, cleaning, record-keeping and court appearances.

Requires high school diploma, 21+, Iowa driver's license, and certification by Iowa Law Enforcement Academy; firearms qualifications annually.