Summary:  Actively seeking a compassionate professional that can easily transition from administrative functions to genuine empathy and care while assisting Veterans and their families with benefits, services and resources which include assisting grieving family members with burial claims, services, government markers, medallions and life insurance. Additional characteristics required include understanding, patience, kindness and a sincere desire to help those who have served and those suffering loss.

Summary:  The Jackson County Dive Team is comprised of volunteer dive professionals who work in conjunction with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol and law enforcement and fire/rescue agencies in the event of a drowning, water rescue and evidence retrieval. Dive team members are on call 24/7, in the event of an emergency. When feasible, evidence and property recovery dives are scheduled to accommodate dive team members schedules. This is a volunteer postion not eligible for benefits.

Summary:  Jackson County has an immediate opening for an emergency dispatch operator. Successful candidate must be willing to work any shift, weekends and holidays. All candidates considered for this position will be expected to complete the screening process which includes: written examination, oral board evaluation, and intensive background investigation. This position reports to the Emergency Dispatch 911 Director. A 1% rate increase is anticipated by the time the position is filled.

Summary:  The Jackson County Office of the Sheriff has an immediate opening for a Corrections Officer to provide for the care, custody and security of inmates housed in the County Jail facilities and perform a variety of activities relating to the safe and secure operations of the jails. Successful completion of EMPCO written and Local Corrections Office Physical Agility Test (LCOPAT) required. For more information visit www.empco.net.

Summary:  Are you looking for a place that YOU can make a difference? Then look no further! The Jackson County Department of Transportation is the place to be. We provide great exposure to the construction and engineering industry through on-the-job training and other learning opportunities. We offer an exciting, progressive, and innovative culture. You can be a part of an award winning team that has worked together to complete many local road, federal aid, and cold-in-place recycling projects.