Jail Operations Specialist I, II
Required skills
- High School Degree
- 18 years of age
- rotating shifts
- evenings
- holidays
- weekends
- sit for extended periods
Nice to have
- bilingual skill - Spanish
Role summary
Davis County Sheriff's Office is hiring Jail Operations Specialists in Farmington, Utah. This role focuses on maintaining the safety and security of correctional officers and inmates within a 24/7 facility. Responsibilities include monitoring inmates, responding to incidents, performing clerical duties for inmate booking, controlling facility doors, and monitoring security systems and radio transmissions. The position requires working rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays. Ideal candidates are at least 18 years old, possess a high school degree or equivalent, pass a background investigation, and have a keen eye for detail. Bilingual Spanish skills are preferred.
Department: Corrections
Salary: $17.23 - $29.78 hourly
Closing Date: November 19th, 2026
The Davis County Jail operates 24 hours per day 7 days per week,
this position requires working weekends, holidays and rotating shifts.
Davis County Sheriff's Office is currently hiring for Jail Operations Specialist I, II in Farmington, Utah. This position will be responsible for a variety of specialized security duties to maintain the safety and security of the Correctional Officers. If you are dedicated to maintaining the safety and security of a correctional facility, have a keen eye for detail, and possess he necessary qualifications, we invite you to be part of our team!
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In addition to competitive pay and a team focused culture, we offer the following benefits:
- Affordable Medical, dental, and vision coverage DAY ONE!
- 13 vacation days and 12 paid sick leave days
- 3 paid personal preference days and 12 paid holidays
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave after 6 months
- Full pension retirement
- Annual performance increases up to 2.5%
- 401k match of 2%
Our Ideal Candidate Requirements
- High School Degree or equivalent
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must pass the Davis County Sheriff's background investigation
- Work rotating shifts, including evenings, holidays, and weekends
- Sit for extended periods of time
Preference for bilingual skill - Spanish
If this sounds like you, keep reading!
Day to Day Duties
- Monitors inmates in housing unit control pods
- Responding to situations as they arise
- Performs clerical duties to facilitate the booking of inmates
- Controls interior and exterior doors of the correctional facility
- Monitors visual and audio systems in Central Control; reports disruptions in the booking area
- Monitors radio transmission for emergency situations
- Responsible for the safety and security of Corrections staff and inmates
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About Utah
From rugged red rocks to superb ski slopes, Utah has it all including 5 national parks! It's both a great place to raise a family and a great place to retire. While structured and traditional, we are equally focused on innovation for the future.
Known for our natural resources, we are also brimming with human resources. And, we are committed to attracting and utilizing the best of that human capital to help us accomplish our mission with ever-increasing efficiency and the highest degree of integrity. We show our employees that we value them by offering awesome benefits, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional development.
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