Corrections Officer

Sherburne County • Elk River, MN

219d • $33 - $37

About The Position

Corrections Officers are responsible for the control, observation and supervision of inmates to ensure the maintenance of security, operational rules and policies of the Sherburne County Jail. Please note: we currently have a limited number of openings and will build an eligibility list for future openings once we are fully staffed.

Requirements

• 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 and 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 for Corrections Officer II

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Oversee inmates during job assignments, meals, recreation, and visitation
• Conduct inmate security checks, conduct searches of inmates and building areas
• Explain inmate rules and maintain discipline
• Intervene in emergency situations such as fights, suicide attempts and medical emergencies
• Deliver inmate meals
• Administer medication and carry out treatment of medical issues including referring inmates to medical staff as necessary
• Secure inmate property
• Release inmates as appropriate
• Conduct head counts and supervise access
• Mitigate problems or disagreements between inmates
• Complete required forms and reports
• Assist with video visitation for inmates
• Occasional transportation of inmates
• Perform booking procedure when inmates arrive
• Develop and maintain respectful and cooperative working relationships
• Regular and reliable attendance according to the department's work schedule
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Hourly pay range of $33.56 - $37.82
• Full-time employment
• Potential for promotion from Corrections Officer I to Corrections Officer II after one year of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED