Faulkner County Detention Center recently held a Jail Standards class consisting of six of our Detention Officers. When new Detention Officers are hired with the department, they complete a Detention Officer Training Program, which lasts for 6 weeks. Following successful completion of that course, they receive on-the-job training before beginning the Jail Standards course, which is 56 hours long. A special graduation ceremony was held for these six Detention Officers on January 19, 2023. Congratulations on successful completion of this next step in your careers, Corporal Nashayla Lovelace & Detention Officers Christian Baldazo, Mar'Kayla Odom, Laura Phillips, Korban Wise, & Tyler Rogers. We are proud to have you as members of our team!

If you are interested in pursuing a career with the Faulkner County Sheriff's Office, we are currently hiring for both part-time and full-time Detention Officers. Sheriff Ryals prides himself on hiring in-house from the Faulkner County Detention Center whenever open patrol positions are available. As a result, this is both a great career opportunity itself if you are interested in pursuing a career in corrections, and it is a great way to get your foot in the door if you are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. 

Candidates interested in positions with the Faulkner County Detention Center should be 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, have a valid Arkansas driver's license, be able to successfully complete a background check, and have a positive work ethic and attitude. 

The new 2023 starting salary for full-time detention officers at the Faulkner County Detention Center is $37,960 annually. Benefits include the following: paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; vacation, sick, and holiday time; APERS retirement after five years of service; a family working atmosphere; equal opportunity to excel; and administration with an open-door policy for all employees.  

Candidates interested in applying for available part-time or full-time positions with the Faulkner County Detention Center may complete their application at the following link: Application for Employment. Completed applications should be emailed to applicant@fcso.ar.gov. Completed applications may also be dropped off in the FCSO Lobby (801 Locust St. Conway, AR 72034).

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