Male Correctional Officer/Jailer position – Cerro Gordo County, Mason City, Iowa. Full‑time with a salary range of $24.96 to $31.20 per hour, based on experience. Applicants will be accepted until the position is filled (first review on August12025).Position TitleMale Correctional Officer/JailerDepartmentSheriffImmediate SupervisorJail AdministratorShift & ScheduleAssigned shifts may include 7:55 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 3:55 p.m. to 12:00 p.m., or 11:55 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., with a rotation of 6 days on and 3 days off.LocationCerro Gordo CountySalary Range$24.96 to $31.20 per hour based on experience.SummaryThe Male Correctional Officer/Jailer will implement activities associated with the intake and holding of inmates in the Cerro Gordo County Jail. Duties include transports, court support, direct supervision of inmates, medical prescription distribution, booking, photographing, fingerprinting, and computer operations.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesCommunicate with court officials to ensure availability of inmates for trials or hearings.Escort inmates to courts, hospitals, and other correctional institutions.Schedule visits of medical personnel to treat inmates.Conduct thorough searches of inmates throughout the facility to locate contraband.Maintain cleanliness of jail facilities.Assist trustees with special work assignments.Accept and receive bail payments and issue receipts.Arrange for release of inmates and prepare reports on inmate population and jail operations.Submit reports to the Lieutenant and requisition supplies such as commissary, clothing, and housekeeping items.Photograph, fingerprint, and measure height and weight of arrested suspects and record physical characteristics.Fingerprint employment or federal clearance applicants and forward prints to other law‑enforcement agencies.Testify in court when required.Enter all inmate information into the jail computer system.Open and close inmate trust accounts as necessary.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNoneQualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, the applicant must be able to satisfy each essential duty and demonstrate: ability to contribute to a positive work environment; render independent judgment and decisions; represent Cerro Gordo County professionally; and interact effectively with inmates, staff, associates, professionals, and the public.Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED. Typing and computer skills required.Language SkillsAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; to write simple correspondence; and to communicate effectively one‑on‑one or in small groups with inmates, employees, and others.Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and interpret bar graphs.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagrammatic form and to solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsNonePhysical DemandsThe employee must walk, stand, sit, use hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required; lift or move up to 100 pounds; and occasionally restrain an inmate. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment. The role is physically demanding and may involve exposure to potential injury from inmates. The noise level is usually moderate.Work EnvironmentWork may involve exposure to physical harm, moderate noise, and other hazards typical of incarceration facilities.CommentsMust have a valid Iowa driver's license and be insurable for driving under county insurance policies.Ability to obtain automobile insurance for county business mileage reimbursement.Insurance limits required:$100,000 bodily injury per person$300,000 bodily injury per occurrence$100,000 property damage or $300,000 single limit for all liabilityApplicants will be subject to psychological screening, criminal background check, post‑offer drug and physical testing, and reference checks.Equal Opportunity StatementCerro Gordo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.Other Legal NoticesCerro Gordo County is subject to and has adopted a policy in compliance with the 2008 Smokefree Air Act. The job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may change at any time with or without notice.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Male Correctional Officer/Jailer position – Cerro Gordo County, Mason City, Iowa. Full‑time with a salary range of $24.96 to $31.20 per hour, based on experience. Applicants will be accepted until the position is filled (first review on August12025).Position TitleMale Correctional Officer/JailerDepartmentSheriffImmediate SupervisorJail AdministratorShift & ScheduleAssigned shifts may include 7:55 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 3:55 p.m. to 12:00 p.m., or 11:55 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., with a rotation of 6 days on and 3 days off.LocationCerro Gordo CountySalary Range$24.96 to $31.20 per hour based on experience.SummaryThe Male Correctional Officer/Jailer will implement activities associated with the intake and holding of inmates in the Cerro Gordo County Jail. Duties include transports, court support, direct supervision of inmates, medical prescription distribution, booking, photographing, fingerprinting, and computer operations.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesCommunicate with court officials to ensure availability of inmates for trials or hearings.Escort inmates to courts, hospitals, and other correctional institutions.Schedule visits of medical personnel to treat inmates.Conduct thorough searches of inmates throughout the facility to locate contraband.Maintain cleanliness of jail facilities.Assist trustees with special work assignments.Accept and receive bail payments and issue receipts.Arrange for release of inmates and prepare reports on inmate population and jail operations.Submit reports to the Lieutenant and requisition supplies such as commissary, clothing, and housekeeping items.Photograph, fingerprint, and measure height and weight of arrested suspects and record physical characteristics.Fingerprint employment or federal clearance applicants and forward prints to other law‑enforcement agencies.Testify in court when required.Enter all inmate information into the jail computer system.Open and close inmate trust accounts as necessary.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNoneQualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, the applicant must be able to satisfy each essential duty and demonstrate: ability to contribute to a positive work environment; render independent judgment and decisions; represent Cerro Gordo County professionally; and interact effectively with inmates, staff, associates, professionals, and the public.Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED. Typing and computer skills required.Language SkillsAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; to write simple correspondence; and to communicate effectively one‑on‑one or in small groups with inmates, employees, and others.Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and interpret bar graphs.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagrammatic form and to solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsNonePhysical DemandsThe employee must walk, stand, sit, use hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required; lift or move up to 100 pounds; and occasionally restrain an inmate. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment. The role is physically demanding and may involve exposure to potential injury from inmates. The noise level is usually moderate.Work EnvironmentWork may involve exposure to physical harm, moderate noise, and other hazards typical of incarceration facilities.CommentsMust have a valid Iowa driver's license and be insurable for driving under county insurance policies.Ability to obtain automobile insurance for county business mileage reimbursement.Insurance limits required:$100,000 bodily injury per person$300,000 bodily injury per occurrence$100,000 property damage or $300,000 single limit for all liabilityApplicants will be subject to psychological screening, criminal background check, post‑offer drug and physical testing, and reference checks.Equal Opportunity StatementCerro Gordo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.Other Legal NoticesCerro Gordo County is subject to and has adopted a policy in compliance with the 2008 Smokefree Air Act. The job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may change at any time with or without notice.#J-18808-Ljbffr
