Detention Center Employment Opportunities

Detention Center Employment Opportunities

Current Detention Center Employment Opportunities:

All full time positions offer benefits. All full and part time positions must be willing to work on various schedules. (24/7 facility).

To Apply:

  1. Review the Application Instructions
  2. Complete electronic application, save as .pdf, and email to rbunch@campbellcountyky.gov 
  3. Fax to 1-859-431-5147
  4. Visit or mail to Campbell County Detention Center, 600 Columbia Street, Newport, KY 41071

Employment Application

This is a skilled position in a Detention Center. It is a sworn, law enforcement position with arrest powers.  However, the power of arrest is to be used only on Detention Center property.  An employee in this position is responsible for the supervision of inmates.  The Deputy Jailer will perform all tasks in a professional manner.  Work is performed under general to close supervision. 

Examples of Deputy Jailer Duties:

  • Be able to perform all tasks related to in and out processing of inmates
  • Arrange for the inmates to attend court
  • Supervise the general cleaning of the Detention Center
  • Supervise the distribution of inmate meals
  • Specifically supervise the cleaning of inmate cells
  • Transport inmates to doctor, dentist, hospital or other appointments
  • Process work release inmates out and back in to the Detention Center
  • Search work release inmates and other inmates for contraband
  • Search cells periodically for contraband
  • Serve and file warrants
  • Use and monitor a two-way radio
  • Meet and deal effectively and courteously with the public
  • Process and account for money received for bonds, fines, etc.
  • Maintain daily logs and records as required
  • Culminate an arrest on Detention Center property when necessary
  • Write offense citations accurately
  • Mark and disperse evidence properly
  • Testify in court
  • Assist all law enforcement agencies in a cooperative manner
  • Be familiar with previous shift's activities and be able to pass-on information to on-coming shift personnel

Special Requirements for Deputy Jailers 

  • Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED
  • Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
  • Must be able to read and write the English language
  • Attend and successfully complete twenty-four (24) hours of Correctional Training per year
  • Must be bondable
  • Must possess motor vehicle operator's license
  • Must successfully complete a criminal, medical history, drug screen and employment background check
  • Must maintain a high level of physical fitness

GENERAL NATURE OF WORK

 This is a skilled position in the Detention Center.  It is a non-sworn position with no arrest powers.  This position deals mainly with the operational aspect of the facility.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  1. Communicate with the deputies via radio transmission and personally.
    2. Give information to the general public via telephone in a polite and courteous manner.
    3. Assure entry to police and other law enforcement agencies having business with this facility.
    4. Monitor all cameras for any breach of security.
    5. Opening and securing of all doors.
    6. Monitor all fire safety/alarm systems.
    7. Control operation of cell televisions and telephones.
    8. Maintain VCR tapes and equipment in main control area.
    9. Control distribution and recovery of all facility keys.
    10. Keep main control area clean and squared away.
    11. Be familiar with previous shift’s activities and be able to pass-on information to on-coming main control operator.

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  1. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
    2. Must be an American citizen.
    3. Must be able to read and write the English language.
    4. Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED.
    5. Must successfully complete a criminal, medical history, and employment background check.
    6. Must possess good communication skills.
    7. Have ability to operate a base controlled radio network.
    8. Must be able to function efficiently in a fast paced working environment.