Correctional Officer (Part Time)

Blue Earth County•Mankato, MN

20h

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Jail Administrator, the Correctional Officer supports the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office mission by promoting the safety, security, and well-being of the community. The position works in a 24/7 direct-supervision jail facility and is responsible for maintaining facility security, ensuring inmate safety and welfare, booking and releasing inmates, and organizing and supervising inmate activities. Duties also include assisting with medications and meals, handling financial transactions, providing public information and services, and maintaining administrative and facility records. The role includes supervising inmates and enforcing jail rules and applicable policies; assessing arrestees for confinement and housing classification; responding to emergencies; maintaining inmate records; and carrying out public-facing services such as fingerprinting and facility tours. The Correctional Officer may also transport inmates, provide security at off-site facilities, administer drug and alcohol tests, assist with training, and testify in court. Work consists of 24–29 hours per week in a 24/7 operation, with partial or full 12-hour shifts that may include day, evening, weekend, and holiday hours. Shifts are based on candidate availability and facility needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive in Minnesota.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws and organizational and departmental policies and regulations.
Satisfactorily complete a pre-employment drug test, psychological evaluation, background check, and personnel evaluation profile assessment.
Submit to fingerprinting through the FBI and Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Must not have been convicted of a felony.
Obtain and maintain certifications required to perform essential job functions.
Follow data-practices policies and standards for non-public data, limit access to work-related needs, prevent unauthorized access, and securely store data in accordance with county policies and Minnesota statutes.
Perform the physical and mental demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in corrections, law enforcement, and/or probation.
Proficiency in understanding and speaking languages other than English, such as Spanish, Somali, Chinese, Sudanese, or Arabic.

Responsibilities

Maintain a secure jail facility and conduct inspections for safety or mechanical issues.
Search inmates, living areas, cells, and visitors for contraband according to jail policy and procedures.
Monitor audio and video systems, inmate movement, and the identification and clearance of people requesting facility entry.
Supervise inmates, enforce jail rules, maintain order, monitor behavior and communications, respond to concerns and conflicts, and maintain required logs and reports.
Assess arrestees’ physical and mental appropriateness for confinement and determine housing classifications and assignments.
Assist with inmate medical care, including responding to medical emergencies, verifying medications, and distributing medications.
Book and release inmates, including scanning, photographing, fingerprinting, and searching new inmates; interpret court orders and complete lawful release procedures and documentation.
Maintain accurate inmate records, including activity, purchases and deposits, medical needs, reports, and other required documents, and submit information to appropriate agencies.
Respond to emergencies using necessary equipment; intervene in altercations, escapes, self-harm, and suicidal behavior; and act to protect people and property.
Ensure inmate meals are prepared and served, and document and notify appropriate personnel about tray refusals, hunger strikes, and special diets.
Collect, verify, and record financial transactions, including inmate account deposits and withdrawals and court-ordered bail payments.
Provide public relations services, including fingerprinting members of the public, collecting fees, providing assistance and inmate information, and conducting facility tours.
Assist in training new Correctional Officers and contribute to a diverse, culturally competent, respectful workplace.
Communicate and interact effectively and respectfully with colleagues, supervisors, other organizations, and the public.
Attend work during scheduled hours and meet the physical and mental demands of the position.
Complete warrant service reports and provide credible testimony in criminal and civil court proceedings.
Represent county, state, and federal government interests and verbally account for observations, actions, and findings made in official duties.
Participate in professional development, training, education, and professional organizations, and collaborate with employees and departments from other counties and states.
Coordinate and provide inmate transports to court, medical appointments, and other appointments.
Administer drug and alcohol tests to county inmates and other individuals as needed.
Provide security for inmates at off-site facilities and maintain custody and control of inmates at hospitals or other off-site facilities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.