Employment

Jail Officer Position

The Jones County Jail Administrator is now accepting applications for the position of jail officer.  This is a Full-time position with a county benefit package. Starting pay is $17.29 an hour with continual step raises.

Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years of age; have a high school diploma or equivalent; be able to work various hours Monday-Sunday and holidays; is of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation; is not by reason of conscience or belief opposed to the use of force, when appropriate or necessary to fulfill the person's duties; has the ability to perform the essential elements of the position as defined in department job specifications; able to follow jail policy and procedures; be able to read and write the English language; possess a valid driver's license; computer knowledge preferred.

Applications may be picked up at the Jones County Sheriff's Office or downloaded off the Jones County Iowa website.  A completed application can be dropped off to the Jones County Sheriff's Office or may be mailed to:

Jones County Sheriff's Office, 500 W Main St, Anamosa, IA  52205

Applications are required to be turned in to the Jones County Sheriff's Office by Friday, June 18, 2021 at 4:00pm - No exceptions. (E-mailed documents will not be accepted)

**Position will not start any sooner than July 1, 2021**