Corrections Officer I or II

Beltrami County•Bemidji, MN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Beltrami County is creating an eligibility list for Corrections Officer II and Corrections Officer I (Training Program), with multiple permanent, benefited openings available on full-time and part-time schedules. Full-time employees work seven 12-hour shifts in a two-week period. Corrections Officer I trainees participate in an extensive training program intended to qualify them for Corrections Officer II after successful completion of the training and one year of employment. The position performs intermediate protective-service and human-support work overseeing inmate care and security at the Beltrami County Jail, and related work as assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Corrections Sergeant. Female applicants are encouraged to apply because female gender has been determined to be a bona fide occupational qualification for duties of this position under applicable law. The preferred hiring range for Corrections Officer II is $29.30 to $32.02 per hour, with a full range of $29.30 to $37.12 per hour. The preferred hiring range for Corrections Officer I is $27.65 to $30.20 per hour, with a full range of $27.65 to $35.02 per hour. Placement depends on qualifications, internal equity, market conditions, and applicable policy guidelines. Corrections Officer II requires two years of post-secondary education in any discipline and a valid Minnesota driver's license. Corrections Officer I (Training Program) requires a high school diploma or GED, two years of full-time work experience in any occupation, and a valid Minnesota driver's license. First Aid, CPR, AED, and Oxygen Delivery certification must be obtained within six months of hire. The job offer is contingent on successfully passing a background check, drug screening, psychological examination, and physical examination.

Requirements

For Corrections Officer II: two years of post-secondary education in any discipline.
For Corrections Officer I (Training Program): high school diploma or GED and two years of full-time work experience in any occupation.
Valid Minnesota driver's license.
Obtain First Aid, CPR, AED, and Oxygen Delivery certification within six months of hire.
Complete ongoing training in first aid, Taser, OC, defensive tactics, emergency procedures, health policy, and OSHA/Blood Borne Pathogens.
Successfully pass a background check, drug screening, psychological examination, and physical examination as a condition of the job offer.
Knowledge of institutional security, rules, regulations, procedures, inmate supervision and care, jail medical protocols, law enforcement equipment, jail monitoring equipment, and standard and specialized software.
Ability to enforce rules firmly and fairly; recognize potential inmate behavior problems and early symptoms of common health problems; use tact and judgment with visitors and inmates; follow oral and written directions; supervise large groups; prepare records and reports; and establish effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

Control and supervise inmates, safeguard them, ensure they are accounted for, resolve disagreements, enforce jail rules, discipline inmates, and conduct daily and random housing inspections.
Assist inmates with medical needs, account for and provide prescribed medications, monitor medical conditions, assess emergencies, and provide first aid.
Maintain jail security, respond to inmate questions and concerns, electronically open and close doors, monitor cameras, assist the public in non-secure areas, and monitor inmate programs.
Listen and respond to radio traffic, verify meal counts, supervise meal distribution, and assist with transporting inmates to other facilities.
Complete booking procedures; search incoming inmates for weapons and contraband; open and manage inmate financial accounts; fingerprint inmates; and release inmates as directed.
Serve as a Field Training Officer, assist in training new hires, report on trainee progress, and help update field training modules.
Complete records and reports and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, inmates, and the public.