Detention/Corrections Officer

The Platte County, MO Sheriff’s Office is currently hiring for the position of Correctional Officer. The Platte County Sheriff’s Office is committed to the highest level of employee standards. Applicants must successfully complete a series of written examinations and undergo a thorough pre-employment background investigation, including a Computer Voice Stress Analysis examination. Applicants must also submit to and successfully complete a medical examination and drug screening examination. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and have at a minimum a High School Diploma or GED.

SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES:

The Platte County Sheriff’s Office offers a starting annual base salary of $47,624 with excellent benefits:

• Twelve (12) annual paid holidays
• Six (6) paid vacation days during your first twelve months, increases to Twelve (12) days after 12 months of service. Future increases as scheduled by years of service.
• Paid Overtime
• Two (2) retirement plans (LAGERS L-12 and CERF)
• Deferred Compensation Program with employer matching
• Medical Plan Options (MPR/United Healthcare)
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance (Delta)
• Required Uniforms and Equipment Provided – Uniform Maintenance Allowance after first 12-months of service.
• Lateral Pay for Experienced Officers with pay and leave adjustment for up to 10 years relevant experience
• Paid Military Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• VA/OTJ Programs for qualified veterans
• Part-Time positions available ($22.90/hour No Benefits)
• Visible Tattoo Policy
• Beards/Facial Hair Allowed

ADVANCED OPPORTUNITES

• Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT)
• Special Vehicle Unit (SVU)
• Defense Tactics and Weapons Training Unit

For Employment Information Please Contact the Administrative Division at (816) 858-1963

or

Apply online at https://www.publicsafetyapp.com/MO-Platte-County-Sheriffs-Office-Police-Department/52445/

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $47,624.00 - $64,049.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 – 56 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Extended hours
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• Nights as needed
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $47,624 - $64,049