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Corrections Officer

Pettis County Jail
Sedalia, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/17/2026
  • Supervision of detainees and detainee activity in detention facilities.
  • Provides care and correctional treatment of detainees.
  • Manages detainee holding areas.
  • Ensures that detainees remain in custody.
  • Transports and escorts detainees within secured areas according to relevant laws, policies, and procedures.
  • Contributes to the maintenance of institution security and safety standards.
  • Performs searches on detainees and visitors for contraband items.
  • Checks mail for contraband, such as weapons or drugs.
  • Prepares incident reports and other documentation of conduct.
  • Enforces rules and regulations governing facility security, detainee conduct, detainee accountability, and keep order within the jail.
  • Conducts accurate headcounts.
  • Inventories detainees’ personal property and issues receipts.
  • Break up physical confrontations and protect detainees and fellow officers from harm.
  • Provides emergency assistance as needed, including but not limited to CPR, first aid, escape of detainees, and evacuation procedures.
  • Supervise activities of detainees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.19 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19

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