DEPUTY JAILER
Full Time Positions

The Christian County Jail is a professional, safety and security organization. Deputy Jailers are considered the front line of ensuring the safety and security for the inmates and the entire community of Christian County. In the performance of their duty, deputy jailers are called upon to make difficult decisions and must exercise discretion. Deputy Jailers must be faithful to their position as a member of the jail staff, to the principles of a professional jail operation and the objectives of the agency. This is a sworn law enforcement position with limited powers of arrest. Individuals in this position can expect to regularly work and interact with county, state, and federal inmates. This is a challenging career with room for personal growth and advancement. No prior law enforcement experience is required.

Applicants Must:  Be at least 21 years of age
                                Be physically capable of doing a lot of walking/standing for the entire shift
                                Undergo a thorough Background Check and Pre-Employment Drug Screening

Applicants Must:  Fill out an Application Packet and Provide Copies of the Following Documents:

                               Diploma/GED
                               Active Driver’s License
                               Birth Certificate
                               Social Security Card
                               DD-214 (if prior military)

Salary and Benefit Information

Once hired, you can look forward to a competitive starting salary of $40,000.08.  As well as an excellent benefits package following a 90-day Probationary Period, which includes:

                               Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year
                               Ten (10) Paid Vacation days, after 1 year employment
                                Participation in the KPPA Retirement Program
                                Single Medical Coverage Plan, paid for by the Christian County Government
                                (Family Medical Coverage and Supplemental Insurance Plans offered)
                                Opportunities for advancements include:
                                        • Supervisory positions
                                        • Designated Armed Response Team
                                        • Investigations
                                        • Interdiction Investigators
                                        • Community Service Program Deputy                                                                     

Click the below to view/download/print an application.  Once completed, please drop it off at the Christian County Jail, fax it to 270-887-0024, or email to:  mandy.howard@ccjail.org                                                                                                Click Here for Application