It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Department: Corrections Grade: 140 Salary: $25.00/hour ** The Detention Center is a 24/7 facility and vacancies to be filled may be in any of three different shifts Job Duties • Responsible for providing security for inmates housed at the Jackson County Detention Center and following written procedures and guidelines in the department's policy and procedure manual. • Associate may be assigned to different posts, areas and shifts depending upon the needs of the operation • Receives and processes new inmates; checks for proper commitment papers, conducts searches for contraband, physically assesses inmate for injuries or other health concerns, inventories personal property, escorts inmate through all intake functions and areas • If overtime is required, the associate is subject to being held over/drafted and/or called in to report for work when staffing shortages, department emergencies and other assignments require. Minimum Qualifications • High School Diploma or its equivalent. • Complete and pass the Jail Academy Exam. • Pass and maintain firearms qualification. • Must possess/maintain an active telephone. • Must possess/maintain valid Missouri or Kansas Driver's License. • Must be able to regularly and reliably report to work on time for scheduled shift. • Must submit to and pass a police background check, drug screen, motor vehicle record check and physical examination. BARGAINING UNIT POSITION. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!