Calloway County Jail

10/15/2026

We want to wish our #2 in command, Chief Deputy Thomas Marshall, a very happy birthday. We appreciate everything he does for our staff and our facility — he is one that every staff member knows they can go to for advice, guidance and assistance whether it’s on the job or off duty.

Happy Birthday Thomas! 🎉 🎂

10/15/2026

Calloway County Jail is proud to announce that Deputy Justin Hutson is taking on the role of Jail Investigator & Disciplinary Hearing Officer!

In this position, Deputy Hutson will take on several important responsibilities that help maintain the safety, security, and accountability of our facility. His duties will include conducting internal investigations, handling criminal investigations, reviewing and investigating incident reports submitted by staff members, and appearing in court proceedings when necessary.

We are excited to see Deputy Hutson grow and succeed in this new role. As he steps into these responsibilities, he will be attending additional training to further develop his investigative skills and knowledge. He will also have the opportunity to learn from local detectives and our local prosecuting attorney’s, who have generously offered their time and expertise to help him better understand investigative procedures and court proceedings.

We appreciate the commitment, professionalism, and willingness to learn that Deputy Hutson brings to our team. We look forward to seeing him continue to develop professionally and make a positive impact at Calloway County Jail.

10/13/2026

Today Lieutenant Black was out in the community at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Murray to participate with Little Hands Storytime for their annual Community Helper Touch-A-Truck event. He gave out some of our new Calloway County Jail replica badge stickers and lots of candy to all the kids. We hope everyone had a great time!

10/12/2026

Mark your calendars and be sure to go by and get some lunch. Chief Deputy Marshall will be on the grill cooking up some great food. Great good, good company and all for a good cause. Only $10/plate and all proceeds go to supporting the Second Chance Workforce program!

🍽️ LUNCH FOR A GREAT CAUSE!

Join us at Second Chance Workforce on October 23rd from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM for our Cookout Fundraiser!

Stop by and grab a $10 plate for lunch — or pick one up to take home for dinner later that night.

Want to stay and eat? We've got tables set up so you can enjoy your meal right here at SCW. While you're here, take a few minutes to tour our training classrooms and see what Second Chance Workforce is all about.

📍 406 N. 4th Street, Murray, KY

Come hungry. Bring a friend. Support second chances in our community!

Please share this post and help us spread the word!

10/08/2026

Check out this video of Deputy Childs explaining more about our “Packing With A Purpose” backpack program —

10/03/2026

Last week we wished Part-Time Deputy Jailer Kay Ferguson a happy retirement (again) as she officially turned in her uniforms and left Calloway County Jail for good. Back in 2019 she officially retired from the jail but then returned later to work part-time because she said she loved to be at work (her words, not ours). Deputy Ferguson, or better known and Miss Kay or Granny by our staff, will be greatly missed around the jail. We hope she takes this time to relax and take care of herself after a well-deserved retirement.

📸: Miss Kay (in the flannel shirt) with some of our senior staff who worked with her for many years.

09/30/2026

We are still accepting applications to fill open male deputy jailer positions. Interviews being set already for some new applicants. Male and female applicants are encouraged to apply — we keep these applications on file for up to a year and we call them first when positions come open! So even if we don’t have a spot now, we may have one for you in the near future. Apply today for a new career!!

Calloway County Jail is now accepting applications to fill a full-time male deputy jailer position in our facility. The ideal candidate would be someone who has open availability - this position would be on 2nd or 3rd shift - and have reliable transportation to and from work. Experience is preferred but we will train the right person. Requirements include being 21 years of age or older, being able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, having a valid drivers license and being legally able to operate a motor vehicle, being able to legally possess a fi***rm and have a high school diploma or GED. These are non-negotiable requirements.

Starting pay (with no experience) is $17.45 per hour with a guarantee of 40 hours a week. Overtime is paid at time and a half and any holidays worked is paid at double time and a half. We offer medical, dental and vision insurance options as well as a FREE $20,000 life insurance policy paid for by the Calloway County Fiscal Court. We also provide all full-time staff with 8 hours of sick and 8 hours of vacation time per month (which equals 192 hours of PTO per year). Our staff works a set schedule of 5 days on and 2 days off and works 8-hour shifts. Overtime is sometimes required based on staffing needs.

We offer many opportunities for advancement and promotions as well as opportunities to attend state-level trainings, in-house training and trainings provided by other county jails. If you think this is an opportunity for you or you have any questions, please reach out to us on our page or by phone Monday-Friday (7:00am-3:00pm) at (270) 753-6150 and ask for Lieutenant Taylor Black. Applications can be printed from our website or picked up inside the front door of our facility 24/7.

09/28/2026

Update: Suspect has been caught and is in police custody now!

Our thoughts and prayers are going out to the Kentucky State Police and the friends and family of Trooper Hayden Phillips, Unit 369, who was killed in the line of duty while serving the citizens in Warren County, KY. The men and women of law enforcement risk their lives every day serving and protecting our communities across our country. We hope the individual who chose to take the life of this young man is caught and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Prayers for the law enforcement who are working to bring justice to Trooper Phillips family! 🙏🏻

09/28/2026

🎒PACKING WITH A PURPOSE —— COMMUNITY SUPPORT 📚

The Calloway County Jail would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Mr. & Mrs. Jim Taylor, members of our Calloway County community, for their generous donation of 100 miniature Bibles to support our Packing With A Purpose backpack program. ⛪️

These Bibles will be included in backpacks provided to individuals who are being released from our facility and transitioning back into our community. Along with hygiene items, snacks, resource information, and other necessities, these backpacks are intended to provide practical support as individuals begin their next chapter outside of incarceration. Mr. & Mrs. Taylor shared their hope that these Bibles will help guide the men and women receiving them toward making positive choices and finding a better path in life.

We are grateful for community members who recognize that successful reentry takes more than simply walking out the jail doors. It takes support, resources, encouragement, and a community willing to invest in second chances.

Thank you for supporting the Calloway County Jail!

📸: Jailer Ken Claud with Mr. Jim Taylor