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Jail Deputy
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Mount Vernon, Knox County, Ohio, 43050, USA
Listed on 2026-03-03
Listing for:
Knox County, OH
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
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Government
Police Officer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location : Mount Vernon, OH
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Sheriffs Office
Division: Jail Staff
Opening Date: 01/27/2026
Objectives
The Knox County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for full-time Jail Division Deputies.
The current wage scale is between $25.94 and $30.88 per hour depending on experience. The position that is open at this time is for a female Jail Deputy.
Benefits include insurance, retirement, paid holidays and vacation.
Essential Functions
- Handle Human Relations Problems;
- Engage in Physical Activities;
- Use Physical Force to Control Persons;
- Conduct Search and Seizure;
- Protect Crime Scene and Collect Evidence and Information;
- Conduct Initial Investigations of Various Crimes and Events;
- Provide Emergency Assistance;
- Present Testimony. SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Upon assuming duties each shift, review post orders, directives, general orders, and policies and procedures for recent changes;
- Monitor and control access and egress to the detention area, to include exclusion of all firearms, sharp objects, or explosive munitions;
- Supervise arrestees during intake process;
- Complete initial screening intake and classify detainees;
- Arrange for medical attention or transportation to a medical facility for any detainee known or perceived to require medical attention;
- Segregate detainees according to classification standards and space availability;
- Review paperwork, including arrest charges, warrants, and commitment orders to ensure legal incarceration;
- Conduct searches of all arrestees upon intake;
- Conduct the initial booking of detainees;
- Conduct initial medical and suicide prevention screening interview;
- Complete a booking card with photographs and fingerprints;
- Refer or transport any detainee claiming or exhibiting suicidal tendencies to mental health services, or place the individual on suicide watch;
- Remove all personal property from the detainee, complete personal property inventory, document inventory, and place property in secure storage;
- Issue clothing, bedding, and personal items required for incarceration;
- Brief arrestees on detainee rules, regulations, and procedures;
- Obtain signatures from arrestees on documents as necessary, and give arrestees copies of appropriate documents;
- Monitor facility access to ensure that only authorized persons gain access;
- Facilitate appropriate telephone calls by detainees;
- Oversee detainee use of telephone;
- Assist officers, court personnel, and attorneys by answering questions regarding the status of detainees;
- Process incoming and outgoing detainee mail;
- Search detainee mail and packages for contraband;
- Arrange for, monitor, and verify identity of visitors to the facility;
- Visually monitor detainee behavior to detect problems and security issues;
- Respond to reasonable requests by detainees;
- Conduct random and reasonable suspicion cell searches to detect contraband;
- Monitor and supervise access, perimeter, and interior facilities;
- Operate emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers and air packs, as necessary;
- Escort detainees within secure and unsecured sections of the confinement area;
- Accompany officers during transport of detainees to court appearances, doctor or hospital visits, and during transfer to local, state, or federal correctional institutions;
- Search detainees and transport vehicles prior to and after transportation; &
- Any other duties as assigned by the Lieutenant or Shift Sergeant. Job Standards
- Be a United States citizen;
- Be at least 18 years of age;
- Possess a valid Ohio Driver's License;
- Be subject to a thorough background investigation and personal interviews by agency personnel;
- Demonstrate reading and comprehension skills in the English language to at least the 12th grade level through interviews and written demonstration of proficiency;
- Demonstrate honesty and integrity by successfully completing pre-employment polygraph and drug testing;
- Be fingerprinted and subjected to a search of local, state, and national records and fingerprint files; Supplemental Information
- Protect life;
- Protect property;
- Prevent crime;
- Prevent escapes;
- Enforce order, discipline, and strict compliance with health and safety standards;
- Provide consistent and equal treatment for all detainees and inmates;
- Enforce the laws of the state and other applicable ordinances;
- Protect the constitutional rights of all persons encountered or arrested;
- Provide equal protection for all;
- Use force sparingly and only when necessary to effect a lawful end;
- Arrive to work at a specified time in full regulation uniform, unless otherwise instructed;
- Protect persons and property that may come under your charge or custody;
- Be on duty in the prescribed uniform, and be mentally, emotionally and physically prepared to perform all required duties;
- Remain on duty and fully conscious until the…
In addition to the essential functions outlined above, a certified jailer of the Knox County Sheriff's Office performs the following specific duties.
GENERAL DUTIES:
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