Employment Opportunities

 Job Definition: Under general supervision, exercises responsibilities for the enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare.  Exercises independent judgment in dealing with dangerous or unusual situations, exercising safety practices and procedures.  Works under stressful, high risk conditions.  Reports to assigned Sergeant or Lieutenant.

 Description:  Patrols an assigned district in a patrol car for the purpose of observing the area for possible criminal activity or other conditions that could endanger public safety, investigating complaints, and enforcing laws; maintains high visibility.  Investigates and reports accidents, dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic lights, or other hazardous conditions. Investigates crimes, interviews witnesses, complainants, and victims; and gathers physical evidence and preserves for court; conducts follow up investigations as needed. Enforces all felony and misdemeanor laws of Oklahoma. Apprehends, arrests and detains criminal suspects and law violators when necessary; follows proper procedures when making arrests. Serves warrants, summonses, subpoenas, civil and other official papers. Serves as witness in court and provides evidence in court as required. Responds to emergency calls, such as robberies, burglaries, kidnappings, and assaults; and practices safety procedures in answering and responding to calls. Checks residential and commercial property for security as requested; checks on Senior Citizens as requested. Assists motorists in various situations as needed. Contacts complainants and/or victims of crimes within a reasonable length of time; keeps complainants or victims informed of progress of investigations. Investigates and reports fires or other related events; keeps bystanders out of danger; safeguards property; and renders first aid in emergency situations. Prepares, processes, and/or transmits various reports as required. Records information concerning events that took place during tour of duty, and records such activity in the manner as prescribed by department policy. Maintains weapons and equipment in functional and presentable condition. Transports mental patients and prisoners to prescribed locations as necessary. Accounts for and transports evidence coming into custody. Answers questions asked by the general public, works with juveniles and adults in related matters; refers public to person or agencies which can provide further assistance as required. Works under stressful, high risk conditions. Makes decisions at the crime scenes which may be centered around life or death situations; performs special projects as directed by the Sheriff. Watches for wanted or missing person and lost children; administers first aid to the injured in emergency cases; and reports animals on roadway as necessary, attends shift meeting, seminars, and training sessions as required to remain knowledgeable of operations and promote job performance. Attends required periodic training sessions and seminars; Maintains required level of proficiency in the use of firearms, and evasive action/driving skills. Takes active charge in serious or unusual situations.

Required Skills: Must be CLEET certified; must be able to read and write at a high school level; possess basic typing skills; ability to read and write at a high school level; possess principles of direct supervision; desktop and laptop computers; ability to gain respect and cooperation of others; to keep alert and vigilant; to exercise initiative and independent judgment; to understand and follow oral and written instructions; and to deal tactfully with others. Must pass MMPI, drug test, written and physical testing, and interviews. 

Physical Requirements:  While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit, stand, run, step side to side, step forward and backward, lean forward and side to side,  lift up to 45 pounds, use hands & fingers, reach and stretch with hands, arms, and legs; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, crawl on hands and feet, crawl while on stomach,  lift knees to waist level, maneuver through a standard sized window opening, drag 180lbs a distance of 20 feet, stand unassisted from a supine and prone position, climb stairs, and maneuver over a 5 foot obstacle

Education / Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.).

Licenses/Certificates: Valid Oklahoma Drivers License, CLEET Law Enforcement certification

Salary Range: $2,800.00 - $3,285.70

Work Schedule: Shift work

 Job Definition: Under general Supervision, is responsible for the training and continued education of detention officers employed by the Wagoner County Jail, also responsible for custody of all prisoners in the Wagoner County Jail, maintaining their security during their time of incarceration and assuming responsibility for all their needs during detention while utilizing the principles of Direct Supervision.

Description: Responsible for ensuring and provide instruction on basic detention and jail operations. A training sergeant for the Wagoner County Jail, will develop training to help familiarize detention officers with the operations of the jail, department policy, jail standards, custody and control, report writing, use of force, and on duty injuries. The training sergeant may incorporate simulations into their training programs. Serve as liaisons between the detention center and patrol for training opportunities benefiting both deputies and detention officers. Help detention officers improve scores on jail standard testing. Provide one-on-one training to detention officers if needed. The training sergeant will make information available about advancement opportunities (if available) or changes in Sheriff’s Office rules and regulations.

Also responsible for custody and control of prisoners; security of facilities; physical movement of inmates; and all inmate record needs. Completes facility logs. Searches all inmates leaving the facility. Searches inmate workers before housing. Searches and locates all new intakes in computer systems. Conducts inspections of cells as needed. Seizes property that is found and completes record of property accepted in and after incarceration. Enforces contraband control and inmate rules. Observes prisoners and prisoner workers for abnormal conditions and corrects situations immediately. Inspects facility and kitchen for cleanliness and take appropriate action to correct. Inspect facility and kitchen areas and reports all maintenance problems and unsafe conditions. Inspects cleaning materials and supplies that enter pods. Searches prisoners for medical visits. Checks and searches, if necessary all visitors. Observes inmate visitation. Observes commissary distribution. Feeds prisoners. Distributes and collects inmate requests for legal materials, visitor/phone cards, prisoner worker status applications, and incoming and outgoing mail. Reviews, answers and distributes prisoner’s requests and grievances. Assigns work to and supervises prisoner workers. Ensures that all prisoners have routine access to showers. Distributes hygiene products, clean clothing, clean linens, and clean beddings to prisoners. Reports any criminal intelligence to supervisors. Safeguards keys. Directly oversees prisoner workers as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills: Must have experience in a detention setting and preferred experience in training. Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and command staff of the Wagoner County jail and Sheriff’s Office.  Must be able to operate MS word, excel, and power point. Can operate a computer with a projector and trouble shoot minor issues.  Type at an advance level; read and write above a high school level; principles of direct supervision; Ability to gain respect and cooperation of others; to keep alert and vigilant; to exercise initiative and independent judgment; to understand and follow oral and written instructions; and to deal tactfully with others. Must pass drug testing.

Physical Requirements:  While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit, stand, run, step side to side, step forward and backward, lean forward and side to side,  lift up to 45 pounds, use hands & fingers, reach and stretch with hands, arms, and legs; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, crawl on hands and feet, crawl while on stomach,  lift knees to waist level, maneuver through a standard sized window opening, drag 180lbs 20 feet, stand unassisted from a supine and prone position, climb stairs, and maneuver over a 5 foot obstacle

Education / Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.).

Licenses/Certificates: Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License

Salary Range: $2,450.00 per month

Work Schedule: Shift work

 Job Definition: Under general Supervision, is responsible for the custody of all prisoners in the Wagoner County Jail, maintaining their security during their time of incarceration and assuming responsibility for all their needs during detention while utilizing the principles of Direct Supervision.

Description: Responsible for custody and control of prisoners; security of facilities; physical movement of inmates; and all inmate record needs. Completes facility logs. Searches all inmates entering and leaving the facility. Searches inmate workers before housing. Searches and locates all new intakes in computer systems. Conducts inspections of cells as needed. Seizes property that is found and completes record of property accepted in and after incarceration. Enforces contraband control and inmate rules. Observes prisoners and prisoner workers for abnormal conditions and corrects situations immediately. Inspects facility and kitchen for cleanliness and take appropriate action to correct. Inspect facility and kitchen areas and reports all maintenance problems and unsafe conditions. Inspects cleaning materials and supplies that enter pods. Searches prisoners for medical visits. Checks and searches, if necessary all visitors. Observes inmate visitation. Observes commissary distribution. Feeds prisoners. Distributes and collects inmate requests for legal materials, visitor/phone cards, prisoner worker status applications, and incoming and outgoing mail. Reviews, answers and distributes prisoner’s requests and grievances. Assigns work to and supervises prisoner workers. Ensures that all prisoners have routine access to showers. Distributes hygiene products, clean clothing, clean linens, and clean beddings to prisoners. Reports any criminal intelligence to supervisors. Safeguards keys. Directly oversees prisoner workers as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills: Skill in basic typing; read and write at a high school level; principles of direct supervision; desktop computers; Ability to gain respect and cooperation of others; to keep alert and vigilant; to exercise initiative and independent judgment; to understand and follow oral and written instructions; and to deal tactfully with others. Must pass drug testing

Physical Requirements:  While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit, stand, run, step side to side, step forward and backward, lean forward and side to side,  lift up to 45 pounds, use hands & fingers, reach and stretch with hands, arms, and legs; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, crawl on hands and feet, crawl while on stomach,  lift knees to waist level, maneuver through a standard sized window opening, drag 180lbs 20 feet, stand unassisted from a supine and prone position, climb stairs, and maneuver over a 5 foot obstacle

Education / Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.).

Licenses/Certificates: Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License

Salary Range: $1,700.00 per month for six months, then increases to $2,350.00

Work Schedule: Shift work