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Jail OfficerJones County Sheriff • Anamosa, IA, United States
Jail Officer

Jail Officer

Jones County Sheriff • Anamosa, IA, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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.

  • 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 (basement of courthouse) OR downloaded off the Jones County Iowa website – www.jonescountyiowa.gov.  Click Resources in the upper right hand corner of the opening page - select Employment on the drop down menu and click on the icon for the Employment Application . 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 : magnus.deysie@jonescountyiowa.gov

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

    Application deadline Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4 : 00pm – No exceptions

    Jones County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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