Faulkner County Sheriff's Office would like to extend our appreciation to Jeanette Stewart and the Log Cabin Democrat for the special feature on our Jail Standards Course Graduates today. These six new graduates are excited to have completed this next step in their careers with the Faulkner County Detention Center. 

Congratulations on successful completion of this next step in your careers, Detention Officers Jana Crow, Kody Kelly, Andrequs Matthews, Seth McCall, Christopher Watkins, & Jayden Wesley. 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 current starting salary for the Faulkner County Detention Center is $35,360 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.