JOB OPPORTUNITY #: 145-1255
DETENTION OFFICER
DETENTION OPERATIONS
POSTED: 04/29/25

Responsibilities:

A Detention Officer works primarily inside the Boone County Jail in direct face-to-face interaction with detainees. The job duties of a Detention Officer include:

Ensures the safety of staff, detainees, and the public by directing, controlling, and documenting detainee movement inside and outside the facility
Oversees intake and release
Manages visitation
Records maintenance
Provides transport
Facility security

Status: 

Full-time, non-exempt, benefited

Working hours: 

6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. AND 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Must be able to work either shift at the department's discretion.

Location:

Columbia, Missouri

Qualifications: 

High school diploma or equivalent
Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
No felony convictions.
Must pass a medical examination, psychological assessment, a pre-employment drug screen, and an FBI fingerprint background check
Must meet additional minimum qualifications as stated in the current job description, which can be found at: https://www.showmeboone.com/hr/common/pdf/job-desc/36-403300-SH-Detention-Officer.pdf

Starting Hourly Pay Rate: 

$22.78/hour. Potential for shift differential.

Additional Forms Required: 

Applicant must submit a signed Authorization to Release Information and submit a Military Release (Sheriff's Office).

Deadline for Application: 

Applications will be accepted until the posting is removed.

Apply Now

Apply by clicking the link above or by visiting our website at https://www.showmeboone.com/hr/ . Call (573) 886-4395 if you have questions. Please contact us in advance if an accommodation is needed in order to apply.

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Benefit-eligible employees receive paid vacation, 14 paid holidays, enrollment in the County Employees Retirement Fund, and two matching deferred compensation plans. Other benefits include 100% County paid or low-cost employee health insurance premium options, 100% County paid employee dental premiums, subsidized dependent premiums, and County paid long-term disability and life insurance.

An Equal Opportunity Employer