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Corrections Officer
- Independence, Kansas
- Montgomery County
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Corrections Officer
- Independence, Kansas
- Mg County
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Crossing Guard
- Independence, Oregon
- Central School District 13J
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Management and Program Analyst
- Independence, Ohio
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
Management and Program Analyst
- Independence, Ohio
- US Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
Skillbridge Military Intern (Various Locations)
- Independence, Missouri
- Textron
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Experienced Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Independence, Missouri
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer (Secret Service Police) - $50,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Independence, Ohio
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Border Patrol Agent
- Independence, Oregon
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Independence, Missouri
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Independence, Louisiana
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement
- Independence, Louisiana
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Independence, Kentucky
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Independence, Oregon
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement
- Independence, Missouri
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Independence, Missouri
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Experienced Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Independence, Louisiana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Independence, Ohio
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Independence, Kansas
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Independence, Missouri
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Independence, Louisiana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Special Agent - $40,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Independence, Missouri
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Border Patrol Agent
- Independence, Kansas
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Independence, Ohio
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Independence, Kentucky
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Active Ophthalmologist
- Independence, Missouri
- United States Army
$92,212
- Full Time
- Public Health
Experienced Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Independence, Missouri
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
51,632
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Biochemist
- Independence, Missouri
- United States Army
$50,542
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Anesthesiologist
- Independence, Missouri
- United States Army
$119,762
- 89
- Public Health
Preventive Medicine Officer
- Independence, Missouri
- United States Army
$69,484
- 89
- Public Health
Border Patrol Agent - Federal Government
- Independence, Missouri
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Nuclear Medicine Officer
- Independence, Missouri
- United States Army
$134,844
- Full Time
- Public Health
Army Reserve Internal Medicine Physician
- Independence, Missouri
- United States Army
- 89
- Public Health
Physical Therapist
- Independence, Ohio
- United States Army
$76,688
- 89
- Public Health
Physical Therapist
- Independence, Minnesota
- United States Army
$76,326
- 89
- Public Health
Physical Therapist
- Independence, Oregon
- United States Army
$75,664
- 89
- Public Health
Active Ophthalmologist
- Independence, Missouri
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Psychiatrist
- Independence, Missouri
- United States Army
- 89
- Public Health
Reserve Anesthesiologist
- Independence, Missouri
- United States Army
- 89
- Public Health
Preventive Medicine Officer
- Independence, Missouri
- United States Army
- 89
- Public Health
Information Technology Professional (IT Support)
- Independence, Ohio
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Active Public Health Nurse
- Independence, Missouri
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Health
Aviation Electronics Technician
- Independence, Kansas
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Engineering
Aviation Electrician’s Mate
- Independence, Oregon
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Engineering
Security Shift Supervisor
- Independence, Missouri
- GardaWorld Security Services U.S.
- Full Time
- Other
Gate Officer/Patrolling
- Independence, Missouri
- GardaWorld Security Services U.S.
- Full Time
- Public Safety

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Corrections Officer
- Independence, Kansas 67301 United States
- Montgomery County
- Nov 02, 2026
- Full Time
Montgomery County

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- Full Time
- Nov 02, 2026
Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Purpose and Objectives:

Responsible for overseeing individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or who have been sentenced to serve time in jail for Montgomery County.

Position Requirements and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements:

1. High school diploma or other equivalent

2. Prior military, law enforcement or security experience preferred

3. 18 years of age, ability to pass a background check, drug screening and a physical exam

Certifications / Licenses:

1. Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

1. Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle stressful situations

2. Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work

3. Ability to fulfill all duties with minimal supervision and to work independently

4. Assess situations rapidly and make logical decisions in a timely manner

5. Analyze facts and exercise sound judgment

6. Ability to effectively manage projects and multiple priorities simultaneously

7. Strong written and verbal communication skills

8. Problem solving and critical thinking skills

9. Strong math, spelling, computer, and calculator abilities

10. Ability to communicate in a professional, calm, and courteous manner with the general public and employees

11. Attention to detail

Job Competencies: Essential Functions include the following. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Schedule and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

Monitors inmate behavior and maintains order within the facility
Conducts routine head counts, inspections, and security checks
Escorts inmates to and from cells, courtrooms, visitation areas, and medical facilities
Searches inmates, cells, and common areas for contraband
Responds to incidents, disturbances, and emergencies according to established procedures
Enforces facility rules and reports violations
Completes detailed and accurate incident reports and daily logs
Supervises inmate activities, including meals, recreation, and work assignments
Operates surveillance systems, locks, and two-way radios
Enforces and maintains compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances
Performs other duties as assigned or deemed necessary
Complies with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
Operates all job-related equipment, machinery, tools, and other aids as required or needed
Protects and maintains any confidential information you have access to, whether oral, written, or electronic

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Other:

Personal contacts an employee makes with others (face-to-face and telephone) to perform the duties of the job:

Within the immediate organization, department, office, project, or work unit, and in related or support units; and/or with members of the public in very highly structured situations

With employees in the same organization, but outside the immediate department or division and/or with members of the public, as individuals or groups, in a moderately structured setting

With individuals or groups from outside the organization in a moderately unstructured setting The contacts are not established on a routine basis; the purpose and extent of each contact is different

With high-ranking officials from outside the organization at national or international levels in highly unstructured settings

Salary Description

$18.39-$26.46/ hour DOE
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Purpose and Objectives:

Responsible for overseeing individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or who have been sentenced to serve time in jail for Montgomery County.

Position Requirements and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements:

1. High school diploma or other equivalent

2. Prior military, law enforcement or security experience preferred

3. 18 years of age, ability to pass a background check, drug screening and a physical exam

Certifications / Licenses:

1. Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

1. Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle stressful situations

2. Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work

3. Ability to fulfill all duties with minimal supervision and to work independently

4. Assess situations rapidly and make logical decisions in a timely manner

5. Analyze facts and exercise sound judgment

6. Ability to effectively manage projects and multiple priorities simultaneously

7. Strong written and verbal communication skills

8. Problem solving and critical thinking skills

9. Strong math, spelling, computer, and calculator abilities

10. Ability to communicate in a professional, calm, and courteous manner with the general public and employees

11. Attention to detail

Job Competencies: Essential Functions include the following. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Schedule and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

Monitors inmate behavior and maintains order within the facility
Conducts routine head counts, inspections, and security checks
Escorts inmates to and from cells, courtrooms, visitation areas, and medical facilities
Searches inmates, cells, and common areas for contraband
Responds to incidents, disturbances, and emergencies according to established procedures
Enforces facility rules and reports violations
Completes detailed and accurate incident reports and daily logs
Supervises inmate activities, including meals, recreation, and work assignments
Operates surveillance systems, locks, and two-way radios
Enforces and maintains compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances
Performs other duties as assigned or deemed necessary
Complies with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
Operates all job-related equipment, machinery, tools, and other aids as required or needed
Protects and maintains any confidential information you have access to, whether oral, written, or electronic

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Other:

Personal contacts an employee makes with others (face-to-face and telephone) to perform the duties of the job:

Within the immediate organization, department, office, project, or work unit, and in related or support units; and/or with members of the public in very highly structured situations

With employees in the same organization, but outside the immediate department or division and/or with members of the public, as individuals or groups, in a moderately structured setting

With individuals or groups from outside the organization in a moderately unstructured setting The contacts are not established on a routine basis; the purpose and extent of each contact is different

With high-ranking officials from outside the organization at national or international levels in highly unstructured settings

Salary Description

$18.39-$26.46/ hour DOE
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Montgomery County

Government jobs offer stability, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on your community and country.

Whether you’re starting your career or seeking new opportunities, these roles provide pathways for growth, security, and service.

Explore positions across a wide range of fields and take the first step toward a rewarding future in public service.
Montgomery County
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Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives

Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives

Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives

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Experienced Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives

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