Inmate Transport & Safety Officer

Dallas County; Adel (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

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Job summary

Dallas County in Adel, IA seeks a jail officer responsible for the custody and control of inmates. Duties include booking, data entry, health monitoring, feeding, and maintaining the jail environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years of related law enforcement experience, and Iowa LEA certification with firearms qualifications. Must be 21+ with a valid IA driver license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years related law enforcement experience required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and have a valid Iowa Driver License.
• Possession of or ability to obtain Iowa Law Enforcement Academy certification; maintain firearms qualifications annually.

Responsibilities

• Transport, protection, welfare, safety, custody and control of inmates.
• Booking of prisoners and data entry.
• Oversee general health and welfare of prisoners; feeding and daily maintenance.
• Attend prisoners summoned to court and perform related jail operations.

Skills

Security procedures

Emergency response

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Oral and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

One to two years related law enforcement experience

Job description

Dallas County in Adel, IA seeks a jail officer responsible for the custody and control of inmates. Duties include booking, data entry, health monitoring, feeding, and maintaining the jail environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years of related law enforcement experience, and Iowa LEA certification with firearms qualifications. Must be 21+ with a valid IA driver license.