Full-Time Jailer (Any Gender)

Applications are being accepted for Full-Time Jailer positions with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. We provide training and a professional work environment with competitive wages. The starting rate of pay is $20.60 per hour with scheduled increases up to $27.64 (7/1/24 union scale) and to include County paid benefits package and IPERS Retirement. This is a 24/7 operation; work hours and scheduled shifts may vary based on facility needs.

Under general supervision, selected candidates will perform responsible law enforcement work in ensuring the protection, welfare, security, custodial control of inmates in the Jasper County Jail. Must adhere to the Code of Iowa, United States Constitution, and the Iowa Jail Standards in reference to legal rights and respond to emergency situations to include administering medical and life-saving aid to victims or injury or illness. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Iowa driver’s license with a good driving record. Prior jail/corrections experience and First Aid/CPR training a plus but not required.

Additional information, job description and employment applications can be found in the links below, at the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office 2300 Law Center Drive in Newton, or at the Jasper County Human Resources Office located at 315 W 3rd St N, Suite 320, Newton, Iowa 50208.

Applications must be completed and received no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, June 21, 2024, to be eligible for the selection process.

Applications can be delivered in-person to the address below or they
can be mailed, emailed, or faxed to one of the following:

Jasper County Human Resources E-mail: hr@jasperia.org
Attn: Dennis Simon Fax: (641) 787-1101
315 W 3rd St N, Suite 320
Newton, Iowa 50208

Drug testing and extensive background checks
will be conducted with selected candidates

Jasper County is an Equal Opportunity Employer