Small town jail hiring question

How should I hand in my application? Im not just giving some jailer in control my cover letter and documents and shit lol. Not gonna happen. Especially with ss# reference #s diplomas etc. Should I ask for like an lt or the sheriff himself idk how to go about it, wouldnt mind meeting my potential new boss idk or maybe he doesnt give a fuck and itd be awkward to ask? Jail probably houses less than 50 offenders probably less than 5 road deputys per shift

Im on a cushy security contract right now, but itd be nice to get cleared for a job in the jail so I can hop in when/if it ends.

Any input? Ive never wanted to be around people withdrawing from downers especially, but I think since fent is shit people arent on downers as much so idk.