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Current Openings:

Maintenance Technician

Department: County General

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Description:

Perform routine work in repairs and general maintenance of courthouse facilities, building, grounds and equipment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform repairs and general maintenance work at the Wagoner County courthouse, storage building, election board building and grounds, including electrical, carpentry, plumbing, janitorial and painting tasks.

Must be able to follow ALL safety procedures and wear personal protection safety equipment.

Work requires routine walking, standing, bending, and lifting/carrying items up to 50 lbs as well as the ability to stand on ladders, climb on 3-story roofs, and go into basement as needed.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

One year of related experience

Able to be at work Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 except on approved holidays or scheduled time off.

Able to execute established procedures and processes under verbal and written instructions from supervisor.

Please submit resumes to Human Resources

Jail Administrator

Department: Administration

Reports To: Sheriff

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: $38,000 (or commensurate with experience)

DEFINITION

Jail Administrator for the Wagoner County Sheriff Office manages all functions of the detention facilities and daily business of the Wagoner County Jail. The Wagoner County Jail Administrator is an at-will position and serves at the pleasure of the Sheriff.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Organizes, directs, develops and administers all functions for the WCSO.
Develops, clarifies and implements all policies and procedures consistent with ACA and Oklahoma jail standards.
Administers all human resource processes for all employees, manages personnel assignments and training, while creating a learning team environment.
Prepares the budget, monitors all expenditures, and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the Wagoner County Jail.
Reports and recommends actions to the Sheriff.
Operates a vehicle as needed to accomplish business for the WCSO.
As needed, responsible for custody and control of inmates; security of facilities; physical movement of inmates; and all inmates needs.
Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Possess strong leadership capabilities, communication skills, analytical ability to interpret policies and make operational judgments, and organize and present facts and opinions clearly and concisely.
Ability to plan, organize and control the work of others, to gain the respect and cooperation of others, and to form work teams and solve problems through staff input.
Knowledge of principles and practices of sociology and psychology, business administration, and Federal, State, and County laws and regulations.
Experienced with budget preparation and control methods that act as a management tool, and comply with Federal, State and Local laws and rules.
Knowledge of progressive jail security techniques, records and communication systems.
Be innovative and use a calculated risk approach to deal with issues.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages the activity of employees, which includes Administrative Assistant, Jail Operations Captain, Floor Supervisors, detention officers, transport officers, food service, maintenance, medical and Booking.
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.
Implements and maintains a learning environment through the formation of work teams that identify and solve problems with staff input.
Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, background investigation, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the know ledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in corrections or equivalent, law enforcement, management or related field.
Three years of progressive management experience in a related field or a combination of experience and education that demonstrates knowledge and skills in jail management
Current, or can become current in training standards required by the Oklahoma Jail Standards administered by the State Health Department.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Capable of making effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to the Criminal Justice Authority, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Able to apply principles of logical or scientific think in g to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Class D, State of Oklahoma driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function s.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move from 50 pounds to more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals and also interacts consistently with inmates and at times must participate in physical altercations. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

SALARY PLAN

Entry level salary at the discretion of the Sheriff, but may be modified, also at the discretion of the Sheriff. New hires shall serve a six month probation period.

Please submit resumes to Human Resources and complete Sheriff Department Employment Application.

Wagoner County Detention Officer

Starting Salary $1,750 per month
Basic Requirements
At least 18 years of age
Authorized to work in the United States
Have a high school diploma or a G.E.D.
A valid Oklahoma driver’s license and liability insurance
Good vision – distance vision correctable to 20/20 in each eye
Preference given to multilingual candidates

The Detention Division of the Sheriff's Office operates the county jail facility. The men and women serving in the Detention Division are responsible for the security of the facility and guarding inmates housed at the Wagoner County Jail.The detention officers are charged with preventing escapes and operating the jail in a manner compliant with the many rules and regulations required by state and federal law. The detention officers work in a difficult and often dangerous environment and have a tremendous amount of responsibility in the day-to-day operations. The detention officers are responsible for the custody, welfare, services and programs of the inmate population and provide for the security of the general public.
Candidates must successfully pass a drug screening, background investigation, an interview screening process, and availability to work any shift.

Please submit resumes to Human Resources and complete Sheriff Department Employment Application.

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