Employment

If you have an interest in a career in corrections and are actively looking for employment, an application is available by clicking on the following link -  Employment Application

Data Entry 

Positions are not currently available in our data entry department.  The data entry position involves booking individuals into the Campbell County Detention Center and asking pertinent questions of the arresting officer. 

Other duties include:

• Entering court paperwork into the jail management program
• Answering telephones
• Contacting other county agencies regarding inmates
• Inputting mail information into the computer
• Additional duties as assigned by management

Deputy Jailer

This is a skilled position in a Detention Center. It is a sworn, law enforcement position with arrest powers.  However, the power of arrest is to be used only on Detention Center property.  An employee in this position is responsible for the supervision of inmates.  The Deputy Jailer will perform all tasks in a professional manner.  Work is performed under general to close supervision. 

Examples of Deputy Jailer Duties:

• Be able to perform all tasks related to in and out processing of inmates
• Arrange for the inmates to attend court
• Supervise the general cleaning of the Detention Center
• Supervise the distribution of inmate meals
• Specifically supervise the cleaning of inmate cells
• Transport inmates to doctor, dentist, hospital or other appointments
• Process work release inmates out and back in to the Detention Center
• Search work release inmates and other inmates for contraband
• Search cells periodically for contraband
• Serve and file warrants
• Use and monitor a two-way radio
• Meet and deal effectively and courteously with the public
• Process and account for money received for bonds, fines, etc.
• Maintain daily logs and records as required
• Culminate an arrest on Detention Center property when necessary
• Write offense citations accurately
• Mark and disperse evidence properly
• Testify in court
• Assist all law enforcement agencies in a cooperative manner
• Be familiar with previous shift's activities and be able to pass-on information to on-coming shift personnel

Special Requirements for Deputy Jailers 

• Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Must be able to read and write the English language
• Attend and successfully complete sixteen (16) hours of Correctional Training per year
• Must be bondable
• Must possess motor vehicle operator's license
• Must successfully complete a criminal, medical history, drug screen and employment background check
• Must maintain a high level of physical fitness