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Deputy Jailer
- Burlington, Kentucky
- Boone County Kentucky
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Public Health
Cleared American Guard (CAG)
- Bardstown, Kentucky
- Seneca Holdings LLC
- Full Time
- Public Safety
LOMS Gate Worker
- Paducah, Kentucky
- Lone Oak Middle School
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Lateral Firefighter
- Henderson, Kentucky
- GovernmentJobs.com
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Technical Surveillance Specialist
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Phenom People
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Public Safety
Corrections Oversight Worker - Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex
- West Liberty, Kentucky
- ARAMARK
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Firefighter
- Ashland, Kentucky
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Senior Guard (SRG) - WPS III (Somalia)
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Janus Global
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Museum Curator
- Louisville, Kentucky
- American-Printing-House-For-the-Blin
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
Senior Subcontract Specialist Secret Clearance
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Chipton-Ross
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Associate Museum Curator
- Louisville, Kentucky
- American-Printing-House-For-the-Blin
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
National Security Background Investigator | Top Secret Clearance
- Hazard, Kentucky
- EMT Holdings
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Correctional Officer
- Beattyville, Kentucky
- ARAMARK
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
KFCTeamMember(Airport)
- Louisville, Kentucky
- KFC
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Senior Corrections Technician
- Louisville, Kentucky
- GovernmentJobs.com
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Public Safety
Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Handcrew)
- London, Kentucky
- US Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Helitack)
- London, Kentucky
- US Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Helitack)
- London, Kentucky
- USDA
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Investigative Analyst
- Paducah, Kentucky
- Department Of Justice
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Purchasing Analyst Data-Driven Sourcing for Homes
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Clayton Holdings
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Police Officer - Patrol, Investigations & Community Safety
- Henderson, Kentucky
- City of Henderson - Kentucky
- Full Time
- Public Safety
WS - INTERNSHIP - Center for Public Service Policy Analyst - FWS
- Pikeville, Kentucky
- University of Pikeville
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
National Guard Training & Readiness Officer
- Frankfort, Kentucky
- Army National Guard
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Investigative Analyst
- London, Kentucky
- Department Of Justice
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Investigative Analyst
- Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Department Of Justice
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Part-time Police Officer, Glasgow Campus
- Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Western Kentucky University
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer
- Covington, Kentucky
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Certified Public Safety Telecommunicator
- Independence, Kentucky
- Kenton County
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Police Officer & Detective: Patrol, Investigate & Protect
- Hopkinsville, Kentucky
- CITY OF HOPKINSVILLE
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Certified Firefighter
- Danville, Kentucky
- City of Danville
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Police Officer - Lateral
- Independence, Kentucky
- KENTON COUNTY FISCAL COURT
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Background Investigator
- Hazard, Kentucky
- EMT Holdings
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Memory & Storage
- Frankfort, Kentucky
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Firefighter
- Ashland, Kentucky
- City of Ashland Kentucky
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Medicaid Fraud Intelligence Analyst II
- Frankfort, Kentucky
- Commonwealth of Kentucky
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Strategic Global Sourcing Coordinator
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Lorien
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Remote Crime Scene Technician
- London, Kentucky
- State of Ohio
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Relations Specialist
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Buzzballz Llc
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Campus Safety Officer - 2nd Shift Patrol & Crisis Support
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Kentucky Community and Technical College System
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Sourcing Coordinator
- Hopkinsville, Kentucky
- Metalsa
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Remote Acquisition Specialist | Growth & Community Impact
- Brandenburg, Kentucky
- Jarredismyagent
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Management & Program Analyst (HR Liaison)
- Covington, Kentucky
- US Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
Armed Court Security Officer - Protect Courtrooms & Judges
- Paducah, Kentucky
- Walden Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer - Lateral (46568)
- Covington, Kentucky
- City of Covington, KY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Public Safety Officer
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Andy Frain
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Impactful Corrections Safety & Reentry Health Specialist
- Inez, Kentucky
- Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Ramp Agent - CVG (Part-Time)
- Hebron, Kentucky
- SOUTHWEST AIR
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Part-Time Ramp Agent
- Hebron, Kentucky
- Envoy Air
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Airport Ramp Agent PT (Delta) - SDF
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Unifi
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Military Police
- Alexandria, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police
- Owenton, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Airport Ramp Agent FT (Delta) - SDF
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Unifi
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Military Police
- Hebron, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police
- Dry Ridge, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police
- Union, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police
- Williamstown, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Ramp Agents (1st Shift)
- Erlanger, Kentucky
- DHL Express
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Surveillance Specialist
- Owensboro, Kentucky
- Lauth Investigations International
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police
- Butler, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police
- Walton, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Field Quality & Project Assurance Specialist
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Fives
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Overnight Airport Ramp Agent Training + Benefits
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Unifi Aviation, LLC
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Military Police
- Independence, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Sourcing at Gentis Newport, Kentucky
- Newport, Kentucky
- Gentis Solutions
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Public Safety Call Taker
- Glasgow, Kentucky
- City of Glasgow, KY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer - Lateral
- Independence, Kentucky
- Kenton County
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Enforcement Specialist
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Brightwing
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Corrections Technician
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Louisville Metro Government
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Partnerships Specialist
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Sazerac
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior Sourcing at Gentis Fort Thomas, Kentucky
- Fort Thomas, Kentucky
- Gentis Solutions
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Military Police
- California, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police
- Crittenden, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Airport Ramp Agent- LEX
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Unifi
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Ramp Operations Lead (A4, 1st Shift)
- Erlanger, Kentucky
- DHL Express
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Senior Analytics Consultant
- Frankfort, Kentucky
- CenterWell
- Full Time
- Federal Government
(SDF) Part-Time Ramp Agent
- Louisville, Kentucky
- United Ground Express
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Airport Ramp Agent
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Gat Airline Ground Support
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Military Police
- Falmouth, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police
- Florence, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police
- Warsaw, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police
- Brooksville, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police
- Dayton, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Federal Contracts Specialist: Strategic Compliance & Delivery
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Stantec Consulting International
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Military Police
- Verona, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Corrections Commissary Lead Inventory & Team Operations
- Lexington, Kentucky
- ARAMARK
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Military Police
- Bellevue, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Sourcing at Gentis Dayton, Kentucky
- Dayton, Kentucky
- Gentis Solutions
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Airport Services Lead - Thailand Operations and Performance
- Louisville, Kentucky
- HK Express
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Senior Guard (SRG) - WPS III (Somalia)
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Acuity International
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police
- Melbourne, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
CAPEX Sourcing Consultant
- Louisville, Kentucky
- AllSTEM Connections
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Contract Digital Court & In-Person
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Neal R. Gross & Company
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Analytic Consultant, RWD
- Frankfort, Kentucky
- Norstella
- Full Time
- Federal Government
KY CERTIFIED Police Officer
- Ashland, Kentucky
- ASHLAND, KY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police
- Corinth, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police
- Sparta, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Fraud Detection & Investigations Lead
- Louisville, Kentucky
- PNC Bank
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Airport Ramp Specialist | Flexible Schedule & Night Shifts
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Wearegat
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Remote Client Protection Advisor - Life & Coverage
- Corydon, Kentucky
- Unlock Potential 360
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Wildland Firefighter (Job Corps Assistant Fire Management Officer JCAFMO)
- Frenchburg, Kentucky
- USDA
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Copy of Prior Law Enforcement - Court Security Officer, Paducah, KY
- Paducah, Kentucky
- Waldens Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Part-Time Ramp Agent - CVG Airport
- Hebron, Kentucky
- PrimeFlight Aviation Services
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Military Police
- Morning View, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Multifacility Supplier Development & Projects Sourcing Coordinator
- Hopkinsville, Kentucky
- Metalsa
- Full Time
- Federal Government
KY Certified Police Officer - Take-Home Vehicle
- Ashland, Kentucky
- ASHLAND, KY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
SCA Data Technician
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Elevance Health
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Confidential Executive Resume Submission
- Newport, Kentucky
- Centennial Talent Strategy & Executive Search
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Military Police
- Petersburg, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police
- Foster, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Corrections Recreation Leader
- Eddyville, Kentucky
- Commonwealth of Kentucky
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Remote Client Protection Advisor
- Woodburn, Kentucky
- Unlock Potential 360
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police
- De Mossville, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Secret-Cleared Inventory Ops Specialist
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Solutions Through Innovative Technologies
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Subcontract Specialist - Secret Clearance (Onsite Melbourne)
- Melbourne, Kentucky
- Northrop Grumman
- Full Time
- Federal Government
25U Signal Support Systems Specialist
- Harrodsburg, Kentucky
- National Guard
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Public Safety Telecommunicator (Office Automation)
- Fort Knox, Kentucky
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Corrections Oversight Worker - Community Transitional Services, KY
- Cromwell, Kentucky
- ARAMARK
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Police Officer (Secret Service Police), $75,000 Re
- Lexington, Kentucky
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police
- Ghent, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Police Officer
- Louisville, Kentucky
- National Guard
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer (Secret Service Police), $75,000 Re
- Louisville, Kentucky
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Associate, Festival at Jefferson Court
- Louisville, Kentucky
- KnitWell Group
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
31B Military Police - Police Officer
- Benton, Kentucky
- National Guard
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Court Pretrial Release Specialist (Shift)
- Newport, Kentucky
- Commonwealth of Kentucky
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Public Safety Telecommunicator (Office Automation)
- Fort Knox, Kentucky
- US Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Military Police
- Sanders, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police
- Augusta, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police
- Glencoe, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police
- Silver Grove, Kentucky
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Public Safety Telecommunicator (Office Automation)
- Fort Knox, Kentucky
- US Department of War
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Police Officer (Secret Service Police), $75,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Lexington, Kentucky
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Flexible Security Officer - Call-Off Coverage
- Georgetown, Kentucky
- GardaWorld Security Services U.S.
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Special Response / Flex Security Officer - Same Day Pay!
- Frankfort, Kentucky
- GardaWorld Security Services U.S.
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Special Response / Flex Security Officer - Same Day Pay!
- Harrodsburg, Kentucky
- GardaWorld Security Services U.S.
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Supervisory Police Officer (Desk Sergeant)
- Richmond, Kentucky
- U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command
- Full Time
- Military
Supervisory Police Officer (Desk Sergeant)
- Richmond, Kentucky
- US Department of War
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Supervisory Police Officer (Desk Sergeant)
- Richmond, Kentucky
- US Army
- Full Time
- Military
Supervisory Police Officer (Desk Sergeant)
- Richmond, Kentucky
- US Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Contractor Liaison Officer
- Kentucky
- Infopact, Inc.
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Contractor Liaison Officer
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Infopact, Inc.
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Installation Liaison Officer
- Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Horizon Strategies LLC
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Installation Liaison Officer
- Fort Knox, Kentucky
- Horizon Strategies LLC
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Supervisory Police Officer
- Kentucky
- US Army
- Full Time
- Military
Supervisory Police Officer
- Kentucky
- US Department of War
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer (Secret Service Police), $75,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Lexington, Kentucky
- The United States Secret Service
$31437.890625
- Full Time
- Public Health
Commercial Driver
- Fort Thomas, Kentucky
- United States Army
$59608.359375
- 89
- Transportation or Transit
Motor Vehicle Operator – Paid Training
- Fort Thomas, Kentucky
- United States Army
$53144.796875
- 89
- Transportation or Transit
Water Treatment Specialist
- Crescent Springs, Kentucky
- United States Army
$48296.082031
- 89
- Public Health
Police Officer – Paid Training
- Newport, Kentucky
- United States Army
$60574.140625
- 89
- Human and Social Services
Military Police
- Dayton, Kentucky
- United States Army
$59774.300781
- 89
- Human and Social Services
Engineering & Construction Specialist
- Lookout Heights, Kentucky
- United States Army
$56462.546875
- 89
- Engineering
Construction Engineering Specialist
- Woodlawn, Kentucky
- United States Army
$59786.726563
- 89
- Engineering
Construction Specialist – Paid Training
- Ludlow, Kentucky
- United States Army
$58614.804688
- 89
- Engineering
Automotive Mechanic – Paid Training
- Newport, Kentucky
- United States Army
$80090.968750
- 89
- Engineering
Water Quality Technician
- Woodlawn, Kentucky
- United States Army
$55045.085938
- 89
- Public Health
Motor Transport Operator
- Dayton, Kentucky
- United States Army
$57459.992188
- 89
- Transportation or Transit
Automotive Service Technician
- Bellevue, Kentucky
- United States Army
$76055.726563
- 89
- Engineering
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
- Bellevue, Kentucky
- United States Army
$76627.531250
- 89
- Engineering
Law Enforcement Officer
- South Newport, Kentucky
- United States Army
$59540.125000
- 89
- Human and Social Services
Combat Engineer
- South Newport, Kentucky
- United States Army
$60626.039063
- 89
- Engineering
Fire Controlman
- West Buechel, Kentucky
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Pineville, Kentucky
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Boatswain’s Mate
- Owensboro, Kentucky
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
IT Professional
- Prospect, Kentucky
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Navy Chaplain
- Albany, Kentucky
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Medical Corps Officer (Physician)
- Ludlow, Kentucky
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Water Quality Technician
- Woodlawn, Kentucky
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Aviation Electrician’s Mate
- Albany, Kentucky
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Aviation Electronics Technician
- Russell Springs, Kentucky
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Electronics Technician
- Albany, Kentucky
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Campbellsville, Kentucky
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Medical Assistant
- Columbia, Kentucky
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Automotive Mechanic – Paid Training
- Newport, Kentucky
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Engineering
Linguist
- Saint Regis Park, Kentucky
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Bomb Technician
- Maysville, Kentucky
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Nuclear Engineer
- Columbia, Kentucky
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Automotive Service Technician
- Claryville, Kentucky
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Engineering
Advanced Electronics
- Newport, Kentucky
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Naval Flight Officer
- Middletown, Kentucky
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Information Technology Professional (IT Support)
- Oak Grove, Kentucky
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Police Officer (Secret Service Police), $75,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Lexington, Kentucky
- The United States Secret Service
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Oceanographer
- Louisville, Kentucky
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Water Treatment Specialist
- Rouse, Kentucky
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Meteorologist
- Stanford, Kentucky
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Cryptologic Technician Interpretive
- Dry Ridge, Kentucky
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
- Bellevue, Kentucky
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Engineering
Law Enforcement Officer
- South Newport, Kentucky
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Human and Social Services
Combat Engineer
- South Newport, Kentucky
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Engineering
Police Officer – Paid Training
- Newport, Kentucky
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Human and Social Services
Motor Transport Operator
- Dayton, Kentucky
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Transportation or Transit
Engineering & Construction Specialist
- Lookout Heights, Kentucky
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Engineering
Military Police
- Dayton, Kentucky
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Human and Social Services
Construction Engineering Specialist
- Woodlawn, Kentucky
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Engineering
Construction Specialist – Paid Training
- Ludlow, Kentucky
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Engineering
Surface Warfare Officer
- Albany, Kentucky
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Pilot
- West Buechel, Kentucky
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Commercial Driver
- Fort Thomas, Kentucky
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Transportation or Transit
Motor Vehicle Operator – Paid Training
- Johnsville, Kentucky
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Transportation or Transit
Security & Law Enforcement
- Williamstown, Kentucky
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Special Warfare Combat Crewman
- Albany, Kentucky
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support

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Deputy Jailer
- Burlington, Kentucky 41005 United States
- Boone County Kentucky
- Sep 14, 2026
- Full Time
Boone County Kentucky

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- Full Time
- Sep 14, 2026
Job Description
Deputy Jailer
This is skilled work performed inside the county jail. An employee in this class is responsible for the supervision of inmates. A Deputy Jailer is a hazardous law enforcement position that regularly requires face to face contact with inmates. Deputy Jailers need to be able to respond to situations where there may be a high degree of danger or peril and respond with the appropriate level of force needed to maintain order in the jail. Deputy Jailers need to be aware that they can be exposed to infectious diseases, blood borne pathogens, and dangerous airborne contaminates as a result of working with the inmate population. This position requires a high degree of physical conditioning in order to effectively control uncooperative and combative inmates, as well as deal with the physical and mental stress associated with the duties of this position. Deputy Jailers must be able and willing to take all necessary steps to defend the public, other jail staff, inmates, and themselves with the necessary level of force, up to and including deadly physical force. Deputy Jailers will be exposed to oleoresin capsicum in many forms and other non-lethal irritants as a result of this position. Deputy Jailers will be required to transport inmates of every custody level outside of the facility for a multitude of reasons, thus will be required to be trained in the appropriate and effective use of deadly force. This work will be performed under general and limited supervision, thus requires a high level of integrity and a strict following of the Code of Ethics. Deputy Jailers must follow all federal, state, and local laws and standards at all times.
Major Essential Duties

Check previous shift logs and the population count at the beginning of each shift.
Keep a running log of all shift activities.
Follow procedures associated with the processing of new inmates, including:
Processing incoming inmates into the jail management system
Maintaining a telephone log
Completing forms associated with processing of new inmates.
Securing inmate personal property and valuables in a locked room
Placing the inmate in the appropriate housing location
Filing all paperwork associated with the processing.
Check cells regularly for the condition of the inmates, and the inmates' activities as required by standards.
Remove and return inmates from their cell, and escort them to the appropriate areas when they are required to go to:
Recreation
Medical and/or mental health services
Religious and/or other self-improvement services offered at the jail.
Work assignments
Court
Attorney visits
Supervise inmates on work assignments to ensure all proper procedures are being followed when preparing and serving meals, cleaning laundry, and cleaning the jail building.
Follow all procedures associated with the final release of inmates, including:
Completing all proper documentation associated with the release.
Returning all personal property and money upon release
Counting bond money and issuing receipts as required
Ability to make routine computations and tabulations with speed and accuracy.
Ability to transport inmates to a hospital, dentist, or court as required.
Ability to guard duty at a hospital for an entire shift as required.
Ability to serve and file warrants as required.
Conduct and supervise the various court hearings conducted via video teleconference.
Monitor the two-way radio system used by other Deputy Jailers.
Monitor the security cameras and audio speakers throughout the jail.
Communicate effectively with members of the public in person or via telephone and answer questions posed by them.
Ability to work under general and limited supervision.
Answer Inmate Request Forms and return them to the inmate.
Supply inmates with necessary items such as hygiene products, clothing, toilet paper, etc.
Collect and deliver mail daily.
Deliver canteen products to inmates when received by the jail.
Supervise indoor and outdoor recreation.
Provide emergency first aid, AED, and/or CPR to any inmate or staff member in need of emergent medical treatment and assist medical staff once they arrive.
Act as a field training officer for new employees when required.
Follow all lawful orders and directives issued by a superior ranking officer.
Follow all federal, state, and local laws and standards.
Follow all Boone County Jail Policies and Procedures, and the Code of Ethics.

Minor Essential Duties

Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the facility, especially staff only areas.
Assists Supervisors in ensuring all staff are following policies and procedures, and the Code of Ethics.
Cross train to gain the ability to work in every area of the jail and work camp.
Attend and complete firearms training to qualified to carry and utilize a firearm during transportation of inmates and hospital duty.
Attend and complete training involving less lethal and chemical munitions, including oleoresin capsicum. As part of training a Deputy Jailer will be exposed to these chemical irritants and munitions so they learn to function during an incident where they are utilized.
Attend and complete self-defense training to be used when force is being used or threatened against yourself or others.
Attend and complete first aid, AED, and CPR training.
Attend and complete twenty-four hours of annual in-service training.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Relationships

This person works under the supervision of the Corporals, Sergeants, Lieutenants, Captain, Chief Deputy, and Jailer

Requirements
Qualifications

Education and/or Experience
Graduation from a standard high school, vocational school, or the equivalent, and the ability to read and write basic English.

Language Skills

Good verbal skills, ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, inmates, and the general public; ability to provide clear, easily understood explanations and directions.
Good writing skills; ability to prepare clear and concise incident reports and email communications.
Ability to read and comprehend written reports, letters, instructions, policies and procedures, and standards.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract, and the ability to count and verify money.

Reasoning Skills

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to communicate the facts in a high stress situation to the shift supervisor and assist in making sound decisions that follow all federal, state, and local laws and standards.
Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets policies, procedures, and government regulations. Ability to respond to sensitive inquiries or complaints from the general public, inmate population, and other agencies.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current State issued driver's license.

Other Knowledge and/or Skills

Ability to deal fairly with coworkers, supervisors, and inmates.
Ability to use verbal persuasion to de-escalate highly volatile inmates and situations.
Ability to work effectively on a daily basis with general to limited supervision.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn multiple different types of software utilized by the jail.
Ability to get along with others in the workplace and to respect their rights and individual abilities.
Must be bondable.

Physical Demands

Ability to type using a standard keyboard.
Stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
Ability to run in order to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
Ability to speak and hear.
Ability to effectively control uncooperative and/or

Deputy Jailer
This is skilled work performed inside the county jail. An employee in this class is responsible for the supervision of inmates. A Deputy Jailer is a hazardous law enforcement position that regularly requires face to face contact with inmates. Deputy Jailers need to be able to respond to situations where there may be a high degree of danger or peril and respond with the appropriate level of force needed to maintain order in the jail. Deputy Jailers need to be aware that they can be exposed to infectious diseases, blood borne pathogens, and dangerous airborne contaminates as a result of working with the inmate population. This position requires a high degree of physical conditioning in order to effectively control uncooperative and combative inmates, as well as deal with the physical and mental stress associated with the duties of this position. Deputy Jailers must be able and willing to take all necessary steps to defend the public, other jail staff, inmates, and themselves with the necessary level of force, up to and including deadly physical force. Deputy Jailers will be exposed to oleoresin capsicum in many forms and other non-lethal irritants as a result of this position. Deputy Jailers will be required to transport inmates of every custody level outside of the facility for a multitude of reasons, thus will be required to be trained in the appropriate and effective use of deadly force. This work will be performed under general and limited supervision, thus requires a high level of integrity and a strict following of the Code of Ethics. Deputy Jailers must follow all federal, state, and local laws and standards at all times.
Major Essential Duties

Check previous shift logs and the population count at the beginning of each shift.
Keep a running log of all shift activities.
Follow procedures associated with the processing of new inmates, including:
Processing incoming inmates into the jail management system
Maintaining a telephone log
Completing forms associated with processing of new inmates.
Securing inmate personal property and valuables in a locked room
Placing the inmate in the appropriate housing location
Filing all paperwork associated with the processing.
Check cells regularly for the condition of the inmates, and the inmates' activities as required by standards.
Remove and return inmates from their cell, and escort them to the appropriate areas when they are required to go to:
Recreation
Medical and/or mental health services
Religious and/or other self-improvement services offered at the jail.
Work assignments
Court
Attorney visits
Supervise inmates on work assignments to ensure all proper procedures are being followed when preparing and serving meals, cleaning laundry, and cleaning the jail building.
Follow all procedures associated with the final release of inmates, including:
Completing all proper documentation associated with the release.
Returning all personal property and money upon release
Counting bond money and issuing receipts as required
Ability to make routine computations and tabulations with speed and accuracy.
Ability to transport inmates to a hospital, dentist, or court as required.
Ability to guard duty at a hospital for an entire shift as required.
Ability to serve and file warrants as required.
Conduct and supervise the various court hearings conducted via video teleconference.
Monitor the two-way radio system used by other Deputy Jailers.
Monitor the security cameras and audio speakers throughout the jail.
Communicate effectively with members of the public in person or via telephone and answer questions posed by them.
Ability to work under general and limited supervision.
Answer Inmate Request Forms and return them to the inmate.
Supply inmates with necessary items such as hygiene products, clothing, toilet paper, etc.
Collect and deliver mail daily.
Deliver canteen products to inmates when received by the jail.
Supervise indoor and outdoor recreation.
Provide emergency first aid, AED, and/or CPR to any inmate or staff member in need of emergent medical treatment and assist medical staff once they arrive.
Act as a field training officer for new employees when required.
Follow all lawful orders and directives issued by a superior ranking officer.
Follow all federal, state, and local laws and standards.
Follow all Boone County Jail Policies and Procedures, and the Code of Ethics.

Minor Essential Duties

Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the facility, especially staff only areas.
Assists Supervisors in ensuring all staff are following policies and procedures, and the Code of Ethics.
Cross train to gain the ability to work in every area of the jail and work camp.
Attend and complete firearms training to qualified to carry and utilize a firearm during transportation of inmates and hospital duty.
Attend and complete training involving less lethal and chemical munitions, including oleoresin capsicum. As part of training a Deputy Jailer will be exposed to these chemical irritants and munitions so they learn to function during an incident where they are utilized.
Attend and complete self-defense training to be used when force is being used or threatened against yourself or others.
Attend and complete first aid, AED, and CPR training.
Attend and complete twenty-four hours of annual in-service training.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Relationships

This person works under the supervision of the Corporals, Sergeants, Lieutenants, Captain, Chief Deputy, and Jailer

Requirements
Qualifications

Education and/or Experience
Graduation from a standard high school, vocational school, or the equivalent, and the ability to read and write basic English.

Language Skills

Good verbal skills, ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, inmates, and the general public; ability to provide clear, easily understood explanations and directions.
Good writing skills; ability to prepare clear and concise incident reports and email communications.
Ability to read and comprehend written reports, letters, instructions, policies and procedures, and standards.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract, and the ability to count and verify money.

Reasoning Skills

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to communicate the facts in a high stress situation to the shift supervisor and assist in making sound decisions that follow all federal, state, and local laws and standards.
Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets policies, procedures, and government regulations. Ability to respond to sensitive inquiries or complaints from the general public, inmate population, and other agencies.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current State issued driver's license.

Other Knowledge and/or Skills

Ability to deal fairly with coworkers, supervisors, and inmates.
Ability to use verbal persuasion to de-escalate highly volatile inmates and situations.
Ability to work effectively on a daily basis with general to limited supervision.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn multiple different types of software utilized by the jail.
Ability to get along with others in the workplace and to respect their rights and individual abilities.
Must be bondable.

Physical Demands

Ability to type using a standard keyboard.
Stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
Ability to run in order to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
Ability to speak and hear.
Ability to effectively control uncooperative and/or
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