Corrections Officer

Sherburne County • Elk River 55330-1692, MN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

To maintain security and ensure the safety of inmates and staff within the Sherburne County Jail. This position involves overseeing inmates during various activities, conducting security checks, searching for contraband, enforcing rules, and intervening in emergency situations. The role also includes administering medication, completing admission and discharge procedures, and potentially staffing the master control area. The Corrections Officer is responsible for developing and maintaining respectful working relationships and ensuring regular and reliable attendance.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the operation, philosophy, goals, and procedures of the Sherburne County Jail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions in crisis, emergency, or dangerous situations.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to control and supervise the work, recreation and conduct of inmates.
• Ability to see, hear and remember facts and circumstances to write an accurate report.
• Ability to physically respond in an appropriate manner to violent and aggressive inmate behavior.
• Ability to diffuse potentially violent situations.
• Valid MN driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to hear normal range of radio and speech.
• Ability to visually observe persons and conditions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain a calm and professional manner at all times.
• Ability to physically restrain inmates if necessary.
• High school diploma (or equivalent) and two years of full-time work experience in any occupation (for Corrections Officer I).
• One year experience as a Correctional Officer I; OR Completion of two years of college or vocational technical course work in corrections, law enforcement, sociology, psychology or related social science field; OR Four years experience in an equivalent combination of education and experience in Corrections, law enforcement or security, Active military duty with an honorable discharge, Social case work in a welfare agency or counseling in other types of organizations, Classroom teaching or instructing, Responsible rehabilitation work, e.g., in an alcoholic rehabilitation program, Supervised planned recreational activities or active participation in community action programs, Management or supervisory work in a business or other organization that included work flow and/or direct supervision of others, Persuasive sales work or commissioned sales work, other than taking and filing orders as in over-the-counter sales (for Corrections Officer II).
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a physical agility test, pre-employment physical examination, psychological examination, and background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• One year experience as a Correctional Officer I (for Corrections Officer II).
• Completion of two years of college or vocational technical course work in corrections, law enforcement, sociology, psychology or related social science field (for Corrections Officer II).
• Four years experience in Corrections, law enforcement or security (for Corrections Officer II).
• Active military duty with an honorable discharge (for Corrections Officer II).
• Social case work in a welfare agency or counseling in other types of organizations (for Corrections Officer II).
• Classroom teaching or instructing (for Corrections Officer II).
• Responsible rehabilitation work, e.g., in an alcoholic rehabilitation program (for Corrections Officer II).
• Supervised planned recreational activities or active participation in community action programs (for Corrections Officer II).
• Management or supervisory work in a business or other organization that included work flow and/or direct supervision of others (for Corrections Officer II).
• Persuasive sales work or commissioned sales work, other than taking and filing orders as in over-the-counter sales (for Corrections Officer II).

Responsibilities

• Oversee inmates during job assignments, meals, recreation, and visitation.
• Report any unusual inmate activity or behavior.
• Conduct security checks of buildings and grounds to ensure that inmates are securely confined.
• Conduct searches of inmates, living quarters and work areas for contraband and weapons.
• Converse regularly with inmates to promote an atmosphere of open staff/inmate communication.
• Provide information to inmates on rules, regulations, and various programs available at the jail.
• Enforce the prescribed disciplinary practice of the institution, report and react to rule violations and apply appropriate sanctions.
• Intervene in emergency situations such as fights, suicide attempts, medical emergencies, or fires by restraining inmates, applying life saving measures and/or first aid, performing safety measures, enforcing rules, responding to calls for assistance or by notifying proper authorities.
• Administer medication and carry out treatment of medical issues according to physician’s orders.
• Complete all necessary inmate admissions and discharge procedures.
• Admit and orientate new inmates; issue clothing, secure inmate property, inform inmates of the rules and direct them to living areas and job assignments.
• Staff the master control area to monitor and report inmate behavior and to control the flow of movement throughout the facility.
• Develop and maintain respectful and cooperative working relationships.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance according to the department’s work schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Pay starts at $33.94 / hour (Corrections Officer I)
• Pay starts at $36.31 / hour (Corrections Officer II)
• Potential for promotion to CO II after one year of service.
• Potential for lateral move into a similar level of pay with necessary approval for employed Correctional Officers with another agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED