Corrections/Bailiff Officer (FT/PT)

Otter Tail County•Fergus Falls, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Otter Tail County is creating eligibility lists for full-time and part-time Corrections/Bailiff Officer positions for current and future openings. Applicants may apply for both positions in this application. The purpose of this position is to maintain order, safety, and security in a medium sized correctional facility within applicable rules, regulations, ordinances, and statutes. Maintain legal inmate and officer records, perform intake and release of inmates, supervise inmates, and perform bailiff officer duties in court. This position supports supervision needs that require same-gender staffing at times; therefore, female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. We currently have an immediate need for full-time positions. Qualified applicants are required to take the REACT for Correction Officer's Exam. Date of the exam will be determined at a later date and communicated to qualified applicants. More information about the REACT for Correction Officer's Exam and an option for a practice exam is available at https://ergopracticetests.com/?REA/ .

Requirements

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Possess a valid driver's license
Be able to pass a background investigation, physical agility test, medical examination and psychological evaluation, drug screen, which will be conducted prior to hire
Associate's degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law Enforcement, Psychology, or related field; OR One year work experience in corrections or related field ; OR Three years of responsible work experience in any field

Nice To Haves

Preference given to candidates with experience in corrections.

Responsibilities

Supervises, coordinates, escorts, and advises incarcerated adults.
Processes and disseminates all inmate needs including, but not limited to, medical issues, courts, programs, visitations, food, clothing, personal hygiene, and shelter.
Books in inmates following established procedures to include medical and alcohol intake assessments, fingerprints, photographs and collects proper medical and demographic information.
Conducts security searches on arrested or sentenced persons.
Staffs the central control areas in order to monitor and report on inmate behavior, calls for assistance, and controls the flow of movement throughout the facility by operating electronically controlled doors, cameras, two-way radios, security elevators, and intercom equipment.
Patrols facility by making rounds, conducting inmate counts, assessing inmate status, and making referrals as necessary.
Maintains the integrity and security of the living units.
Escorts and transports inmates.
Performs court bailiff duties.
Maintains documentation logs, reports, forms, ledgers for inmate accounts, fees, fines, and bail.