Jail Officer

Jones County Employment Application
  • Full-Time
  • Posted: July 8, 2025
  • Closes: August 4, 2025

Job Summary

The Jones County Jail Administrator is now accepting applications for the position of jail officer. This is a full-time position that includes the county benefits package. Starting pay is $21.85 hour with continual step raises.

Job Qualifications

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;

Additional Information

Applications may be picked up at the Jones County Sheriff’s Office (basement of courthouse) OR downloaded off the Jones County Iowa website – www.jonescountyiowa.gov. Submit completed application, resume and cover letter via ONE of the following three methods:

Deliver: In-person to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office

Mail: Jones County Sheriff’s Office, 500 W Main St, Anamosa, IA 52205

Email: tim.smith@jonescountyiowa.gov

Emails must include “Jail Application” in the subject line.

 

Application deadline Monday, August 4, 2025 at 4:00pm – No exceptions

Jones County Employment Application

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