Correctional Officer (Temporary Full-Time)

MCCC•Fairmont, MN

19d

About The Position

Martin County is hiring a temporary full-time Correctional Officer, with full-time hours expected to remain consistent through Summer 2027. Under general supervision, the officer performs operational duties necessary for the care and custody of jail inmates and for the safe, orderly operation of the detention center. Shifts and hours may vary according to department needs, and the position requires 24-hour shift work, including weekends and holidays. Successful applicants are subject to reference verification and a background investigation by the Martin County Sheriff's Office. The role includes booking, classifying, monitoring, transporting, and caring for inmates; maintaining records; enforcing facility rules and procedures; and helping maintain sanitary and safe facilities. Officers may also perform electronic home monitoring duties, minor building and grounds maintenance, and other work-related tasks. The job involves sustained public contact and mental effort, and may include emotional strain, safety hazards, and physical restraint of disruptive or dangerous individuals. Martin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Specialized training beyond high school but less than an associate degree, and less than one year of progressive experience in a related field with the required skills, knowledge, and abilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license.
Knowledge of modern jail operating techniques.
Familiarity with court rulings relevant to inmates' rights.
Ability to deal with inmates firmly, fairly, and objectively.
Ability to receive direction and supervision.
Basic computer skills and ability to operate modern office equipment.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Successful completion of reference verification and a background investigation.
Ability to maintain required certification and licensure credentials.

Responsibilities

Process inmates into and out of jail; maintain custody and care of inmates and their possessions.
Transport inmates to court, medical appointments, and other locations as required.
Complete logs, records, and reports related to inmate booking, care, and release.
Inspect incoming packages and gifts, transfer phone calls, and feed inmates.
Search for contraband and obtain specimens for inmate drug testing.
Distribute and document inmate medications.
Receive and log department communications.
Perform minor maintenance of grounds and buildings.
Perform duties related to Electronic Home Monitoring as required.
Fingerprint and photograph inmates and type fingerprint cards.
Classify incoming inmates and assign them to appropriate cells.
Observe inmates directly and through visual, audio, and video monitoring to help ensure the safety of inmates, staff, and the public.
Encourage acceptable inmate attitudes and behavior to support adjustment to confinement.
Deliver meals and collect them afterward; keep cells, facilities, and grounds sanitary; and check on inmates routinely.
Enforce institutional rules and standard operating procedures; report infractions; and initiate segregation or disciplinary procedures in accordance with department policies.
Explain facility rules, procedures, expectations, and consequences to inmates individually or in groups.
Participate in continuing education and training, and keep required certifications and licenses valid.
Perform other work-related duties as required.
Perform work safely and consistently with applicable practices and policies.