The Izard County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for a full-time male jailer.
Job duties include:
- Booking and releasing inmates
- Inmate supervision
- Feeding inmates
- Passing out inmate medications
- Typing reports
- Answering phones
- Provide inmate safety and security
- Conflict resolution
- Deescalating situations
Qualified applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be over 18
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Have reliable transportation
- Must be able to work any shift
- Must be able to pass drug screenings
- Must be able to learn at a fast pace
- Must be US Citizen
- Must be able to pass a Criminal Background check
- Must have High School Diploma or GED
- Must be able to pass a physical examination
- Must be able to pass a psychological assessment
The Sheriff’s Office offers competitive pay, health insurance, sick time, and vacation benefits. Applications may be picked up at the Sheriff’s Department, 300 Circle Drive in Melbourne. You may call and speak to Jail Administrator Sherry Davidson, 870-368-4203 ext. 4, to have an application emailed to you or for any questions that you may have about the job opening.
