Correctional Officer

Hennepin County•Plymouth, MN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR) is seeking multiple Correctional Officers for the Adult Corrections Facility (ACF) to promote public safety and provide for victim restoration by holding offenders accountable and providing opportunities for change through assessment and supervision. The ACF is a confinement center for adult offenders committed by the courts to serve a maximum sentence of one year. Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program. Find us here at upcoming career fairs! These positions are located at the Adult Corrections Facility at 1145 Shenandoah Lane, Plymouth, MN 55447. The ACF is a medium level security facility, located 13 miles from downtown Minneapolis, and there is no public transportation to this facility. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire. Candidates must be available to work various 12-hour shifts, which include day, evening, overnight, holiday, and weekend hours. Anyone indicating limited availability will not be considered. A shift differential of $1.10 per hour will be paid for nights and $2.00 per hour for weekends. Meals are provided and a uniform allowance is given for qualifying positions. This posting will be used to fill current and future full-time, Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ), and limited duration (temporary) Correctional Officer vacancies at the Adult Corrections Facility (ACF). To remain in compliance with OSHA safety requirements, candidates hired into Correctional Officer positions are required to pass an initial fit test for the use of a respirator and then pass a fit test annually during employment. Fit testing for respirator use is a safety qualification of the job. In order to meet this job qualification, Correctional Officers must be able to comply with facial hair styles that do not interfere with the proper use and fit of a respirator (e.g., clean shaven). These positions are internally classified as Correctional Officer. Click here to view the job classification specification.

Requirements

Two years or more (90 quarter/60 semester credits) of college or vocational/technical coursework in corrections, law enforcement, or a related criminal justice or behavioral/social science field.
Two years or more of experience in corrections, law enforcement, or criminal justice.
Active military duty with an honorable discharge.
A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
Ability to stand, stoop, bend, reach, run, and walk both inside and outside.
Must be able to comply with facial hair styles that do not interfere with the proper use and fit of a respirator (e.g., clean shaven).

Nice To Haves

Working with customers or clients from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
As an intern, volunteer, and/or work in a correctional institution and/or similar environment where individuals are secured in a facility/area for a period of time.
Working under stressful conditions and having contact with aggressive and/or confrontational individuals.
Supervising, training, and/or directing individuals who are secured in a facility/area for a period of time.
Using de-escalation techniques in a situation at work where there was a disagreement or confrontation.
Understanding of human relations and of bias and the impact of such to promote handling situations equitably and with a high level of respect.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to interpret and enforce rules and regulations.
Ability to manage difficult situations with a diverse population with a high level of objectivity, minimizing the impact of personal implicit bias.
Ability to identify suspicious behaviors/activities and take appropriate actions.
Fluency in another language in addition to English.
Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe institution for staff and residents by building relationships, employing de-escalation techniques, using verbal commands, and using physical and mechanical restraints when necessary.
Enforce Minnesota laws, American Correctional Association (A.C.A.) standards, and Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards relating to the confinement of prisoners, security regulations, rules of conduct, and work rules.
Search residents and inspect cells, recreation areas, work locations, and other activity areas for unauthorized objects or materials.
Respond to and manage emergency or crisis situations using communication skills to resolve volatile situations.
Observe behavior of residents and utilize behavioral management techniques/skills to assist residents in self-management of their behavior and report observations of unusual behaviors to medical or social service personnel.
Escort individuals and groups of residents to work and other activities, supervise and instruct residents in work crew activities and the operation of equipment (i.e., laundry, kitchen, industrial production, stockroom, cleaning, and grounds maintenance equipment), and participate in work crew activities as needed.
Write reports (e.g., disciplinary reports and incident reports) and maintain records (i.e., records of residents' funds and personal property).