Job Details
Salary : $49,587.20 - $58,344.00 Annually
Location : Boone, IA
Job Type: Part time
Job Number: 2024JailPT
Department: Jail
Opening Date: 03/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
Primary duties include those duties assigned by the Sheriff, Chief Deputy, or Jail Administrator. These duties shall include, but are not limited to: booking of prisoners, data entry, overseeing the general health and welfare of prisoners, feeding of prisoners, general cleaning and maintenance of the jail facility, record keeping, escorting inmates to court, and any other duties as pertains to the orderly operation of the Boone County Jail. Additionally, this officer will be required to work any holidays and weekends his/her shift may fall upon. Will be required to change the hours of his/her workday to fill in when needed on other existing shifts or special circumstances as deemed necessary by the Sheriff, or their designee. Correctional Officers work 12-hour rotating shifts. The Boone County Correctional Officers are considered essential personnel. Shifts are 12-hours and include nights and weekends.
Boone County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Essential Job Functions
- Will report on time, will be neat in appearance, in a clean County issued uniform.
- Performs booking, fingerprinting and photographing of inmates.
- Performs requirements of inmate releases.
- Assures that a subject to be jailed is under a valid charge and receives original or copy of written charge from the detaining officer, or commitment papers, etc.,
- Conducts strip searches including body cavity searches when necessary, searches personal effects to eliminate contraband, and issues jail clothing.
- Effectively communicate with inmates and the public, including minors, by giving information and directions, mediating disputes and advising of rights and processes.
- Keep cells and areas of access to inmates clean and clear of all objects and materials, which could be used as a weapon. This includes sweeping, mopping, and scrubs and vacuums hallways, stairs and jail office space.
- Perform rescue functions in case of emergencies and disasters to include standing for long periods of time, administering basic emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging and carrying people away from dangerous situations and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.
- Must have reliable attendance and be able to respond in emergency and on-call.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all skills, effort, responsibilities and working conditions required of an employee assigned to this classification.
Essential QualificationsMust be able to work rotating 12-hour shifts. Applicants must have sufficient dexterity to manipulate keys and keyboards, operate levers and buttons, manually operate heavy doors and to count, collect and inventory small items. Must be able to stand, sit, or walk for long periods of time. Stooping, dragging, and kneeling may also be required for extended periods of time. Physical control holds, handcuffing, and maneuvering up to 50 or more pounds. This is not an exhaustive list of required essential qualifications. Great pressure and fatigue are present in this position due to exposure to stressful situations.
Correctional Officers must exhibit a history and characteristics of honesty, reliability, ability to manage personal finances, interpersonal skill and integrity.
Education and Licenses - Requires a valid Iowa driver's License
- High School diploma or GED,
- Attend and become certified or currently certified by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy as a jailer.
- All candidates will be required to pass a background check.
- Experience or training in Law Enforcement or Corrections is desirable.
PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve afternoon, Christmas Day, and one floating Holiday.
VACATION: New employees are eligible to use accrued vacation time after
6 months of continuous employment.
Full-time Employees on a 40-hour week schedule:
0-1 year (accrue 1.54 hours per pay period) (One week)
1-4 years (accrue 3.08 hours per pay period) (Two weeks)
4-15 years (accrue 4.62 hours per pay period) (Three weeks)
15 years (accrue 6.15 hours per pay period) (Four weeks)
Full-time Employees on a 37.5-hour week schedule:
0-1 year (accrue 1.45 hours a pay period) (One Week)
1-4 years (accrue 2.89 hours a pay period) (Two Weeks)
4-15 years (accrue 4.33 hours a pay period) (Three Weeks)
15 years (accrue 5.77 hours a pay period) (Four Weeks)
SICK LEAVE:Employees will accumulate
18 days of sick leave per year.
Employee maximum accumulated sick leave is
120 days.
Full-time regular employees start to earn sick leave from their most recent date of hire but will not be eligible to use paid sick leave until after completing
3 months of continuous employment.
PERSONAL LEAVE:A full-time employee hired between January 1st and June 30th shall receive
two personal days upon hire, and a full-time employee hired between July 1st and December 31st shall receive
one personal day upon hire. These days must be used on or before December 31st or will be forfeited.
Every January 2nd all full-time employees will receive
two personal days that must be used on or before December 31st or will be forfeited.
An employee who has accumulated the maximum of sick leave (120 days) and has maintained that maximum at the end of the pay period December 31st. shall be eligible for an additional
one day of personal leave each calendar year.
LIFE INSURANCE:The County will pay the premium for each eligible regular full-time employee for a $10,000 life insurance policy selected by the County. In addition, the County will pay the premium for a $2,000 life insurance policy for the employee's spouse and a $1,000 life insurance policy for each of the employee's children over 14 days of age. Employees may choose additional life insurance at their cost.
HEALTH INSURANCE:Full-time employees are defined as those that are regularly scheduled to work at least 37.5 or 40 hours per week. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits at the 1st of the month following their first 30 days as a Boone County employee unless otherwise noted.
The County shall pay 82% of the single and family employee health insurance premium with the employee picking up the remainder. Boone County is partially self-funded and offers the employees a choice of three PPO plans and one HMO Plan administered by Wellmark.
Employees may choose vision and dental insurance at their cost.
IPERS:The County is a member of the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS). Your membership in IPERS is automatic if you are a permanent full or part-time public employee, regardless of the amount of wages or compensation you receive. The IPERS Plan is a defined benefit plan with a qualified plan status under the federal Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a). A defined benefit plan provides a lifetime benefit
calculated using a formula. Your benefits grow with you during your working career. So, as your years of service and salary increase, your IPERS benefits also grow. At retirement, you receive the benefit you earned regardless of the performance of the stock market.
Employee Assistance Program:Premium fully paid by the County
AFLAC Supplemental Policies:Premium fully paid by the employee
**County-sponsored insurance premiums are pre-tax withholdings.