Clay County Sheriff

Employment

The most frequent position where we have openings is as a Clay County Jail Correctional Officer.  The position of Correctional Officer is a great start to a career in both corrections and as a police officer. 

Occasionally we will have openings for Deputy Sheriff or Administrative/Clerical staff.

Here are some of the minimum qualifications for these positions:

Correctional Officer:   

  • High School Graduate or GED
  • Minimum age of 18
  • No felony Convictions

 Deputy Sheriff:

  • High School Graduate or GED ( College degree is preferred)
  • Minimum age of 21
  • No felony or domestic violence convictions
  • Valid Driver's License

 Clerical staff:

  • High School Graduate or GED
  • Minimum age of 18
  • No felony convictions 

All of these positions require applicants of strong moral character and applicants who will successfully pass a background investigation.