Part-Time Female Corrections Officer
- Part-Time
- Posted: November 6, 2026
- Closes: November 20, 2026 at 4:30 pm
- Status: Non-Exempt
- Salary Range: $25.51 to $26.80
- Hours: Days, afternoons, and night shifts as needed/scheduled
Job Summary
This position is eligible for IPERS under the Protection Occupation. Current contribution rates are as follows: member 7.885% and employer 7.635% for a total of 15.52%.
Regular part-time employees will accrue vacation at the rate of .01923 hours for each hour worked.
Provides for the booking, security, supervision, and care of inmates housed in the Marion County Jail. Assists with the safe and secure transport of inmates as required by the Sheriff’s Office and applicable laws and procedures.
Job Duties
- Processes incoming and outgoing detainees, including searching, photographing, fingerprinting, verifying identity and medications, recording property, and entering data into jail management systems.
- Monitors detainees’ welfare by dispensing meals and medications, laundry, commissary, observing health conditions, and responding appropriately to medical or behavioral concerns.
- Follows procedures for inmate medical and dental care, monitors mental health, substance abuse, refers to assessment and treatment, communicates with medical staff, distributes medications, and uses protective equipment as needed.
- Conducts regular security inspections of cells and common areas, performs searches for contraband, enforces facility rules, and intervenes in disturbances or altercations to maintain order and safety.
- Ensures segregation of detainees by classification or gender and supervises detainee movement for recreation, visitation, and other activities.
- Inspects and controls mail and packages for contraband and provides detainees with permitted items and services within facility regulations.
- Operates electronic control systems to manage cell doors, camera observation, lights, telephones, and other jail security functions.
- Prepares and maintains accurate logs, reports, and records of detainee activities, incidents, and facility operations as required by law.
- Provides secure transport for inmates.
- Assists with support for incarcerate population to help resolve outside issues or referral to resources.
- Fulfills court orders, responds to inmate questions about court proceedings, testifies in court proceedings regarding detainee behavior, incidents, or facility procedures when required.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Required Education and/or Experience
High school education or G.E.D.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Valid Iowa Driver’s License
• Possession of Iowa 40-hour Jail School Certificate within 12 months of hire
• Possession of Jail Medication Management Certificate within 12 months of hire
• First Aid/CPR/AED within 12 months of hire
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to pass office testing standards
