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The Detention Division works in tandem with the Patrol Division by booking and providing basic needs for the subjects brought in pending charges or warrants. The Detention Division also ensures these personnel a present for court appearances and responsible for their timely release when granted by the judicial system.

**WE'RE HIRING** - We are always looking for ambitious personnel who are interested in beginning their law enforcement career by starting in the Osage County Detention  Center! This allows for a front line view of what the Sheriff's Office is all about. Many of our employees have the goals of becoming a road deputy. Let us introduce you to your law enforcement future! Come see us in person or visit Indeed.com by clicking  https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=detention+officer&l=Linn%2C+MO&ts=1619729211019&rq=1&rsIdx=0 for details or contact us by phone. Digital applications are available for downloading at the bottom of this page.  

Commissary

Incarcerated inmates have access to commissary items such as e-cigs, phone cards etc. Money or money orders can be dropped off at the Detention Center at any time. Funds can be applied to an inmates account in a similar way over the phone. You must call (573) 897-5750 and leave the following information:

             Full Name

             Address

             Card Type

             Card Number

             Expiration Date

             3-Digit Security Code

             Phone Number

Failure to provide all the above information will prevent the transaction from being completed. All information is destroyed immediately after the transaction is verified complete. Processing fees do apply and they vary depending on the deposit amount. These are automatically generated by the POS system. You will be immediately notified if your card is declined.

Phone Services

The Osage County Detention Center uses  Cidnet.  This is a system that connects you to your incarcerated loved one. Similar to a cell phone plan, data is sold at a universal rate of $0.30 per 1 Megabyte (MB). You can use this data to talk through Cidnet’s Voice, Video, and Mail Apps. As you use these apps, the system tracks how much data you use in every instance of communication, known as a Cidnet Utilization Event (CUE). 

The Osage County Detention Center now offers the ability to text in jail.  Attorney calls are not recorded.  If the incarcerated individual has a private attorney, please notify the facility so we may set these contact numbers up accordingly. Each inmate automatically has the Public Defender's Office set to "do not record." 

The CIDNET App is Now Available on the Google Play Store. The CIDNET app boasts many improvements over the traditional phone-browser experience. For one thing, there’s no need to keep track of open tabs or remember account login information. It’s a much more streamlined user experience. In addition, the official CIDNET app has controls and input fields that have been optimized for Android users. There’s also the added benefit of notifications. Previously, the only notifications available to CIDNET customers were delivered to the user’s email. Now, whenever a new message is received or a video visitation is approved, the customer can get a notification sent straight to their phone. CIDNET Public Portal will support video visitation on iPhones. In addition, customers using the Android App will need to update their applications to the latest version (2.0) available on the Google Play Store.

 For more information about Citnet, https://customer.cidnet.net/

Court Security

The Osage County Detention Center is also responsible for providing Court Security and Bailiff services to the Judicial Officials operating within the Osage County Court House. Anything not pertaining to your current court case or your general visit to the court house should be left in your vehicle.  Cell phones, cameras and other recording and transmission devices are NOT allowed in the Osage County Courtroom. This Rule only applies to the Osage County Courtroom not the entire Courthouse.   If you have an impending court date, again, please leave your phone and unnecessary items in your vehicle. If you have prior approval from a judge to bring your cell phone, camera or other recording device into the courtroom, you will need to present that paperwork upon entering the courthouse.  If you have any questions about this policy, you may contact the Osage County Circuit Clerk's Office at 573-897-3114. Your cooperation is appreciated.