Correctional Officer 1-2

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

20h•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

High School diploma or equivalent.
Any combination of general work experience or post high school education that equals two years (for Correctional Officer 1).
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 (for Correctional Officer 2).
Pass a criminal background check.
Submit a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.
Provide DD214 and supporting documents for Veteran's Preference if applicable.

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.
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.