Corrections Officer Student Intern

Duluth Bethel • Duluth, MN

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About The Position

The Corrections Officer Intern supervises residents day to day in an adult residential community corrections facility, helping maintain security, safety, and sanitation. The role supports an environment that promotes motivation and change through positive, cooperative interactions and by modeling appropriate behavior and language. The position may also monitor non-residential programs after regular business hours. Paid opportunities are available at $17.00 per hour, as well as unpaid opportunities. The role is non-exempt and reports to the Work Release Director. Employees must keep client information confidential, except when communicating with agencies or agents that have a contractual relationship with the Duluth Bethel; violations may result in immediate separation.

Requirements

• Two years of college or vocational education, or two years of successful work experience in the corrections or human services field.
• Ability to comply with a criminal background check.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work alone with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise residents’ actions and movement.
• Ensure residents follow facility rules and regulations and those of contracting agencies.
• Maintain resident accountability and comply with fire, housekeeping, and sanitation regulations.
• Collect residential and non-residential urinalysis samples.
• Monitor non-residential programs, such as Bethel Community Watch, after regular business hours.
• Promote an environment that encourages motivation and change through a positive and cooperative attitude toward residents, coworkers, and others at Bethel.
• Model appropriate behavior and language for residents.
• Perform other duties as periodically assigned according to agency needs and the immediate director’s direction.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding clients’ past, present, and future situations, except when communicating with agencies or agents contractually affiliated with the Bethel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed