Correctional Officer 1-2

Ramsey County • (Law Enforcement Center) Saint Paul, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The current vacancies are in the Sheriff's Office. The eligibility list created by these vacancies may be used to hire other vacancies in the department or County. To maintain security and ensure the safety of residents and staff at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center; to observe and monitor resident behavior and supervise and facilitate their daily living activities; to maintain ongoing communication with those confined; to enforce all rules, regulations, and policies of the facility; and to perform related duties as assigned. This is the entry level of this class series. Employees in this class are expected to perform duties and to gain and apply knowledge, skills and abilities required for advancement to Correctional Officer 2, the full performance level.

Requirements

• Correctional Officer 1 Minimum Qualifications Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Correctional Officer 1 Minimum Qualifications Experience: Any combination of general work experience or post high school education that equals two years
• Correctional Officer 2 Minimum Qualifications Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Correctional Officer 2 Minimum Qualifications Experience: Any combination of general work experience or post high school education that equals two years; and two additional years of experience as a Correctional Officer 1 (General Duty) or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Correctional Officer 1 Substitution: None
• Correctional Officer 1 Certifications/Licensure: None
• Correctional Officer 2 Substitution: None
• Correctional Officer 2 Certifications/Licensure: None

Responsibilities

• Oversee residents during job assignments, meals, recreation, extra duty, and visits to ensure the security and safety of residents, staff and visitors; observe, monitor, record and report any unusual resident activity or behavior.
• Conduct security checks of buildings and grounds to ensure that residents are securely confined.
• Conduct searches of residents including residents living quarters, and work areas for contraband or weapons.
• Converse regularly with residents to ensure an atmosphere of open staff/resident communication; provide information to residents on rules, regulations and various programs available at the facility.
• Enforce the prescribed disciplinary practice of the facility, report and react to rule violations, and apply appropriate measures.
• Intervene in emergency situations such as fights, suicide attempts or fires by applying first aid, enforcing rules, restraining residents, responding to calls for assistance, or by notifying proper authorities such as police, medical facilities, case workers, or administration.
• Administer lifesaving practices, when necessary, records and distributes medicine, and carries out treatments and orders of medical personnel.
• Book, process, identify and release residents at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center.
• Admit and orientate new residents, issue clothing, secure resident property, inform residents of the rules and direct them to living areas and job assignments.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Work shift rotations to maintain minimum staffing requirements.
• Perform mandated overtime to ensure adequate staffing coverage and maintenance of safety for residents at all times.
• Assume the duties of specialty Correctional Officers related to laundry or kitchen, during scheduled or emergency absences.
• Assume responsibility of the facility in the absence of supervisory personnel in order to maintain the efficient operation of the facility.
• May staff the central control area to monitor and report resident behavior and control the flow of movement throughout the facility by operating the public address system and electronically controlled gates.

Benefits

• Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process.
• Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program.
• Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin.
• Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce.
• The county strives to be equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees.
• Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide will receive them.
• Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED