Faulkner County Detention Center Jail Standards Graduation

02/14/2024

Faulkner County Detention Center recently held a Jail Standards class consisting of ten 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. Congratulations on successful completion of this next step in your careers, Faulkner County Detention Officers Braden Bates, Jordan Davis, Hailey Dedman, Jayvean Dyer-Jones, Sarah Gates, Antony Mosby, Traeh Nipps, Jackson Rice, Sarah Thompson, & Miles Wilkerson.

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 2024 starting salary for full-time detention officers at the Faulkner County Detention Center is $40,237.60 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.

Additional information, including application instructions, is available at the following link: https://www.fcso.ar.gov/employment_view.php?id=47