Corrections Officer

Renville County•Olivia, MN

1d•$53,019 - $72,134•Onsite

About The Position

The Corrections Officer with the Renville County Sheriff’s Office interacts with and manages inmates, maintains an orderly and secure jail, and ensures inmates comply with established rules and regulations. The officer uses independent judgment, training, and policy and procedure to carry out daily duties and respond to emergencies. The position carries a risk of injury, including death; potentially violent physical interactions with inmates, combative or abusive behavior, unsanitary conditions, and exposure to infectious diseases are possible. Renville County Jail uses an approach centered on the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study and Trauma Informed Corrections. Officers are expected to study, learn, and implement these approaches. Inmates are treated as individuals, and disciplinary actions are intended as opportunities to teach rather than applying matrix-style discipline. The position is performed on-site, including during pandemics and adverse weather. The officer may also need to transport inmates safely in adverse weather conditions.

Requirements

Two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to understand and implement Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) operations and Trauma Informed Corrections.
Ability to use independent judgment, remain calm, prioritize tasks, communicate effectively, write detailed reports, and provide effective testimony in court.

Responsibilities

Manage and interact with inmates while maintaining jail security and enforcing established rules and regulations.
Process bookings for new arrests, warrant arrests, sentenced and boarded inmates, and juveniles; understand judicial orders, release orders, sentencing orders, and warrants.
Conduct appropriate inmate searches and daily cell searches for contraband; supervise inmate cleaning, formal counts, and required well-being checks.
Operate fingerprinting equipment and collect U/A’s, PBTs, and drug sweat patches.
Notify courts, prosecuting attorneys, and probation of new arrests; assist new arrestees with court paperwork and arresting officers with sick, violent, or intoxicated individuals.
Maintain a confidential office environment and follow data privacy rules when communicating with outside agencies.
Operate the inmate phone system and language line; monitor inmate mail and respond to electronic inmate requests.
Talk with inmates experiencing emotional difficulties and work with inmates in mental health crisis, on suicide watch, or needing referral to the jail psychologist.
Prepare reports of inmate violations and enforce discipline when necessary; write detailed reports and provide testimony in court.
Use restraint equipment and force when necessary to protect staff and inmates; maintain safety equipment, including Tasers, handcuffs, leg irons, radios, Stun Cuffs, and the restraint chair.
Deliver and document medications, process medications received from inmates or pharmacies, respond to medical emergencies, and follow medical protocols, including notifying a physician as directed.
Care for sick inmates, potentially with exposure to infectious diseases.
Receive and release work-release inmates; document inmate money transactions.
Transport inmates to court and transport arrestees to or from other facilities for warrants, writs, or medical appointments, including emergencies.
Communicate effectively with other counties, probation, attorneys, courts, Human Services, Public Health, and police departments.
Attend required or directed seminars, training, and conferences.
Prioritize tasks and remain calm in all situations.
Work on-site during pandemics and adverse weather, and safely transport inmates in adverse weather when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.