Jail Operations Specialist I, II

Davis County Government; Farmington (UT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (

Pension retirement

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

401k match

Job summary

Davis County Government is hiring Jail Operations Specialist I, II in Farmington, Utah. The role supports Corrections with security duties to maintain safety in the facility and may require weekend, holiday, and rotating shifts.

Training and a path for growth are offered within the Davis County Sheriff's Office. Ideal candidates have a high school degree and must pass a background check; bilingual applicants (Spanish) are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Must pass the Davis County Sheriff's background investigation.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Work rotating shifts, including evenings, holidays, and weekends.
• Sit for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Monitors inmates in housing unit control pods.
• Responds to situations as they arise.
• Performs clerical duties to facilitate the booking of inmates.
• Controls interior and exterior doors of the correctional facility.
• Monitors visual and audio systems in Central Control; reports disruptions in the booking area.
• Monitors radio transmission for emergency situations.
• Responsible for the safety and security of Corrections staff and inmates.

Skills

Spanish (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department: Corrections

Salary: $17.23 - $29.78 hourly

Closing Date: November 19th, 2026

Operating hours: The Davis County Jail operates 24 hours per day 7 days per week

Shift requirements: this position requires working weekends, holidays and rotating shifts

Davis County Sheriff's Office is currently hiring for Jail Operations Specialist I, II in Farmington, Utah. This position will be responsible for a variety of specialized security duties to maintain the safety and security of the Correctional Officers. If you are dedicated to maintaining the safety and security of a correctional facility, have a keen eye for detail, and possess he necessary qualifications, we invite you to be part of our team!

In addition to competitive pay and a team focused culture, we offer the following benefits:

• Affordable Medical, dental, and vision coverage DAY ONE!
• 13 vacation days and 12 paid sick leave days
• 3 paid personal preference days and 12 paid holidays
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave after 6 months
• Full pension retirement
• Annual performance increases up to 2.5%
• 401k match of 2%

Our Ideal Candidate Requirements

• High School Degree or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must pass the Davis County Sheriff's background investigation
• Work rotating shifts, including evenings, holidays, and weekends
• Sit for extended periods of time

Preference for bilingual skill - Spanish

If this sounds like you, keep reading!

Day to Day Duties

• Monitors inmates in housing unit control pods
• Responding to situations as they arise
• Performs clerical duties to facilitate the booking of inmates
• Controls interior and exterior doors of the correctional facility
• Monitors visual and audio systems in Central Control; reports disruptions in the booking area
• Monitors radio transmission for emergency situations
• Responsible for the safety and security of Corrections staff and inmates

About Utah

From rugged red rocks to superb ski slopes, Utah has it all including 5 national parks! It's both a great place to raise a family and a great place to retire. While structured and traditional, we are equally focused on innovation for the future. Known for our natural resources, we are also brimming with human resources. And, we are committed to attracting and utilizing the best of that human capital to help us accomplish our mission with ever-increasing efficiency and the highest degree of integrity. We show our employees that we value them by offering awesome benefits, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional development.

We hope to meet you soon!

Salary: $17.23 - $29.78 per hour