Corrections Officer at Buffalo County Sheriff's Office Kearney, NE

Buffalo County Sheriff's Office

Kearney (NE)

On-site

USD 24,480 - 34,866

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Paid vacation and sick leave
Employer matched-retirement
Furnished uniforms

Job summary

The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office in Kearney, NE is hiring a full-time Corrections Officer. Candidates must be at least 21 and possess a valid Nebraska driver’s license. Responsibilities include managing inmates and ensuring safety.

Benefits feature health and disability insurance, paid sick leave, and a retirement plan. The starting hourly pay is $21.54, with the position open until filled. Apply at jsamuelson@kearneygov.org for more details.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Valid Nebraska driver’s license required.
  • No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions.

Responsibilities

  • Work as a Corrections Officer at the Buffalo County Sheriff's Office.

Skills

Ability to read, write, and understand English
Ability to work rotating shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Corrections Officer job at Buffalo County Sheriff's Office. Kearney, NE.

Position Summary

The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for a full-time Corrections Officer.

Qualifications

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age; have a valid Nebraska driver’s license; a high school diploma or GED; no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions; be able to read, write and understand the English language; and be able to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. All applicants will be subject to a thorough background check.

Benefits and Compensation

Benefits include full-time pay, individual health insurance, access to vision, dental, life, and disability insurance, subsidized family health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, employer matched-retirement, and furnished uniforms. The hourly pay starts at $21.54. The position will remain open until filled.

Application Details

For application details visit, or email jsamuelson@kearneygov.org .

Contact
  • Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office.
  • 2025 Avenue A.
  • P.O. Box 2228.
  • Kearney, NE 68848.
  • 308-233-5274.

Buffalo County EOE/AA/Veterans preference.

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