Salary : $45,198.40 - $52,852.80 Annually Location : Fort Dodge, IA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 312 Department: Jail Opening Date: 08/14/2025 Closing Date: 9/14/2025 11:59 PM Central Job Description WEBSTER COUNTY WILL CONTINUE TO RECRUIT UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED. THIS IS A BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION ANNOUNCEMENT LIMITED TO MALE APPLICANTS ONLY. The Corrections Officer performs the primary function of detaining persons suspected or convicted of offenses against the Criminal Code of the State of Iowa, and the exercise of this function takes precedence over all other duties. Work is performed within a detention facility and does not include general police-type activities or responsibilities outside the facility, except as directly concerned with correctional assignments. Work involves responsibility for maintaining physical security of assigned area; maintaining discipline and order among inmates; detention of inmates in housing units; security escort of inmates within and outside the facility; participates in direct treatment activities of the facility as required; evaluates and reports on inmate progress; participates in staff training as required; may perform detailed record keeping and statistical report compilation; does other related correctional work as required. Duties and Responsibilities
Admits, books, searches, fingerprints and photographs all incoming prisoners. Issues clothing, bedding and related personal items. Enters data into jail logs and records during shift. Monitors inmate activity through direct observation and by electronic monitor/closed circuit television cameras and documents activity as required. Conducts head counts at the beginning and end of each shift. Performs and documents jail security checks according to established procedure. Searches inmates coming into and leaving the jail. Performs custodial care duties including preparing and/or distributing meals and personal hygiene supplies to inmates; dispensing medication according to medical orders; and cleaning, maintaining and repairing jail facilities. Administers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required. Arranges for medical care when necessary. Controls all inmate movement, scheduled activities and programs within jail. Regulates inmate visitation and exercise privileges. Receives complaints from inmates and completes disciplinary reports and grievances. Maintains security within the jail facility by reporting damage to jail property; conducting inspections of jail facilities; restraining inmates when necessary; and mediating disputes. Completes, receives and reviews various reports, documents and forms, including grievance forms, inmate request forms, jail notes, record sheets, visitor logs, invoices, charts, and jail logs. Assists the public by responding to questions in person or over the telephone. Acts as a member of the disciplinary board, when requested. Operates devices to lock and unlock cells and security doors. Counsels inmates on matters pertaining to their institutional adjustment and enforces compliance with regulations. Prevents fights and disturbances between inmates. Monitors inmates for signs of sickness. PUBLIC RELATIONS Establishes a positive public relations image of the County through:
- the effective handling of incoming telephone calls;
- personal contact with other employees, citizens, and elected officials; and
- providing assistance of the highest quality to County citizens.
Qualifications TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Must have a high school diploma. Basic Correctional Officer's Training Program within one year of employment. Must obtain CPR and First Aid certifications, with a yearly 20-hour update course. First Aid/CPR, Blood-borne pathogens, Fire Extinguisher use and operation, Hazard Communication. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of procedures and requirements regulating to care and treatment of prisoners and inmates. Ability to proficiently operate equipment used in booking and monitoring county jail inmates, including camera and closed circuit monitors. Ability to learn and follow procedures followed in booking and monitoring county jail inmates. Ability to exercise self-control and physical effort when confronted with emergencies and potentially dangerous situations. Ability to maintain concentration, sit and stand for extended periods of time; to work with frequent interruptions; and to monitor numerous activities simultaneously. Ability to think clearly under pressure and under stressful conditions. Ability to establish effective-working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, the public and with county jail inmates. Ability to see and hear in order to monitor inmate activity. Ability to maintain all required licenses, registrations, and certifications. Knowledge of the procedures for handling blood-borne pathogens and for preventing the spread of disease. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to operate standard office equipment including the telephone, typewriter, computer, fax machine, and copier. Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records. Ability to lift 40 to 60 lbs. on a regular basis. Ability to run from one end of the jail to the other and be able to perform duties after doing so. Additional Information Corrections Officer will primarily be working nights and will assist day time staffing when possible. Applicable past work experience may be considered when determining starting wage. WEBSTER COUNTY BENEFITS 2024-2025 Effective July 1, 2024 ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES Regular (Full-time) and Regular (Part-time) employees where indicated. Eligibility is first of the month following 30 days of employment. (Benefits for Bargaining Unit employees may differ - see current labor agreement) IPERS Eligibility requirements - Must be an active employee to begin deferrals, the employee becomes a member on the first day for which the employee is paid IPERS-covered wages. Regular members must contribute 6.29%. Webster County contributes 9.44%. Temporary employees hired to work less than 6 months are not eligible. PAID HOLIDAYS Webster County recognizes the following eleven full day or half day holidays: New Year's Day Presidents' Day 1/2 day Good Friday (pm) Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving 1/2 day before Christmas Day (pm) Christmas Day PAID TIME OFF (PTO) Eligibility for use of this benefit starts immediately upon accrual. Full-time and part-time employees earn paid time off (PTO) according to the following schedule: Yrs of Service PTO Accrual Max Per Pay Period Max Per Year 0 thru 1.00 .0500/hour 4.00/pay period 104 hours 1.01 thru 4.00 .0692/hour 5.54/pay period 144 hours 4.01 thru 9.00 .0885/hour 7.08/pay period 184 hours 9.01 and over .1077/hour 8.62/pay period 224 hours SHORT-TERM DISABILITY Webster County provides full-time employees continuing income when they are off work due to illness or non-work related injury. Full-time employees are eligible for STD following completion of six continuous months of employment. Calendar day 1 through 7 (Waiting period): Employees use their PTO hours Calendar day 8 through 60: STD will be paid at 90% of the employee's base pay Calendar day 61 through 120: STD will be paid at 80% of the employee's base pay Calendar day 121 through 180: STD will be paid at 70% of the employee's base pay LONG-TERM DISABILITY Webster County provides full-time employees long-term disability income insurance coverage. Employees will receive 60% of their covered monthly earnings so long as you qualify for benefits under the master Insurance plan. HEALTH INSURANCE Full-time employees are eligible on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (Alliance Select PPO) and Partial Self-Funding by Group Services - Monthly Premiums Employee: $43.86/month (Webster County pays $833.28/month) Employee/Family: $339.40/month (Webster County pays $1,719.92/month) DENTAL INSURANCE Full-time employees are eligible on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Delta Dental - Employee Choice Plans (Employee/Employee+1/Family) - Monthly Premiums Preventive Plan: $14.32/$28.50/$59.16 Preferred Plan: $28.58/$55.92/$104.98 Platinum Plan: $35.70/$69.90/$131.24 VISION INSURANCE Full-time employees are eligible on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Avesis Vision Plan - $10.00 co-pay toward exams, $150.00 allowance for frames. Employee: $11.50/month Employee/Children: $23.69/month Employee/Spouse: $21.74/month Employee/Family: $30.48/month LIFE INSURANCE Full-time employees are eligible on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Dearborn National $10,000 term life policy. No cost to employee. GROUP ACCIDENT INSURANCE Full-time employees are eligible on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. ISAC policy for accident insurance benefits resulting from accidents and AD&D benefits. CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE Full-time employees are eligible on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. ISAC policy provides each employee a lump sum benefit of $5,000 at no cost upon diagnosis of a covered critical health condition. In addition, ISAC policy provides additional fixed, lump-sum benefit amounts at an employee cost, upon diagnosis of a covered critical health condition. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT Full-time employees are eligible on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. A tax-savings benefit offered at no cost. Allows you to pay certain health and/or dependent care expenses with pre-tax earnings. Maximum contributions: Medical FSA: $3200.00 Dependent Care FSA $5000.00. AFLAC Full-time employees are eligible on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Several voluntary benefits such as Dental, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Cancer Care coverage are available through a local agent utilizing payroll deduction. 457b PLAN Full-time employees are eligible on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees are eligible to participate in the Webster County 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. It is a supplemental retirement-savings program that offers a tax-advantaged way to invest for potentially more retirement income.
