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Detention Officer

Wagoner, OklahomaFull-time
$3,000 - $3,780 monthly
About the Job
The Wagoner County Detention Center is looking for leaders ready to grow in a career with nearly limitless opportunities. Our Detention Officers make great money while helping at-risk populations better their lives while strengthening their communities. This is an entry-level job that provides on-site job training and development. Our Detention Officers contribute to the safety and well-being of their communities through the care and custody of the offenders in our secure, safe facility.

An excellent starting point for people wanting to start a law enforcement career. Many of the sheriff's own deputies were selected from the jail to further their training.

Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Receive and process inmates into the custody of institution; searches prisoners take charge of personal property.
  • Supervise and control inmate behavior while performing various tasks completed during the daily operation of the detention center.
  • Follow and enforce all detention center's rules and regulations.

Requirements:
  • Must be at least U.S. Citizen.
  • Have a High School Diploma or GED.
  • Have a valid Driver's License - Insurable Driving Record.
  • Must pass a background investigation and No felony convictions, also pass a drug screen.
  • No Domestic Violence record.
  • Good moral character.
  • Available to work shifts - 24/7 operation.

Excellent benefits include:
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick, and personal).
  • $3000 monthly starting pay (probationary period pay). 
  • FULL PAID health benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, and medical.