It is an honor to serve as our Daviess County Jailer! I serve this Constitutional Office with a deep sense of responsibility, integrity and compassion. I am committed to executing my duties with professionalism and diligence on behalf of our community, deputy jailers and the inmates we serve. I remain steadfast in our efforts of upholding community safety, institutional order and the rights of our staff and inmates. Additionally, I will continue to support work programs, educational opportunities and vital ministries, which benefit the inmate population and our community. Thank you for the opportunity to serve!
                                       - Arthur Maglinger

• Daviess County Jailer - 2017 - Present
• Owensboro Police Department (OPD) - 2004 - 2017
  • Detective - Criminal Investigation Division (OPD) - 2011 - 2017
  • Department Chaplain (OPD) - 2010 - 2017
  • Emergency Response Team (OPD) - 2007 - 2017
  • Police Training Officer (OPD) - 2007 - 2017
  • Patrolman (OPD) - 2004 - 2011

• Master of Public Administration Degree - 2012 - Western Kentucky University (WKU)
• Bachelor of Arts Degree - 2003 - Western Kentucky University (WKU)
• Police Academy Graduate - 2004 (KY Department of Criminal Justice Training - DOCJT)
• Owensboro High School (OHS) Diploma - 1999

• "Significant Leader" Achievement (2025) - Leaders Helping Leaders Network (LHLN)
• Kentucky "Jailer of the Year" (2024) - Kentucky Jailers Association (KJA)
• "Detective of the Year Award" (2016) - Owensboro Police Department (OPD)
• "Chief's Award" (2007 & 2015) - Owensboro Police Department (OPD) "Meritorious Service Medal" (2011) - Owensboro Police Department (OPD)
• "Meritorious Service Medal"" (2011) - Owensboro Police Department (OPD)
• "Larry Hager Award" - Service Above Self (1999) - Owensboro Rotary Club

• Kentucky Jailers’ Association (KJA)
  • KJA Chaplain, Board of Directors, Training Coordinator, & Ethics Committee
• Owensboro Fraternal Order of Police (FOP Lodge #16)