Fillmore County-posted 1 day ago
Part-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Preston, MN

Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for the supervision and well-being of all inmates in the Fillmore County Jail. Complete all booking and release procedures on incoming and outgoing persons as set forth in policy/procedure manual. Maintain all security regulations in the jail. Periodically inspect cells for well checks, vandalism, and other problems. Interpret rules and regulations for inmates and help them with any problems that may arise. Participate with jail administrator, probation officer, CD counselor and volunteers in program planning. Manage and maintain inmate records in a variety of computer programs. Keep logs of all inmate activity as required by policy/procedure. Transport prisoners to and from various facilities and to court, medical appointments, etc. Submit predatory offender packets for required individuals either incarcerated or from the public. Transport and distribute meals to prisoners. Perform some facility maintenance such as plumbing issues, locks, and lights. Comply with PREA standards. Assist inmates experiencing medical or mental health distress. Distribute medications. Intervene in emergency situations such as fights, suicide attempts and medical emergencies. Assist dispatch in emergency situations, when jail staffing allows and does not reduce jail staff below staffing requirements. Operate “Master Control” security management system to open and close secure jail doors, turn lights on and off, and monitor security cameras throughout the jail. Assist inmates experiencing medical or mental health distress. Distribute medications. Perform medical assessments on newly admitted inmates which include medical history, current health concerns and current medications. Consult with on-all contracted medical staff to address medical issues. Make decisions when contracted medical staff is not available and waiting for call back. Review all medications. Verify correct medication. Fill out MARS (Medication Administration Records) with medication information. Contact the pharmacy to verify and renew prescriptions. Relay medication problems to medical staff. Follow MARS and distribute medications daily. Make sure medications are taken properly and not checked or other methods of manipulation. Perform Mental Health assessments. Make referrals to mental health staff for inmates that fail assessments. Intervene in emergency situations such as fights, suicide attempts and medical emergencies. Provide first aid, CPR and other lifesaving skills to inmates that attempt suicide or have medical emergencies until first responders arrive. Supervise suicidal, mentally ill and inmates with behavioral issues and provide recommendations to counselors, probation officers, treatment providers, mental health, and medical staff. Perform urine analysis tests on inmates and probation clients. Perform civil prints to the public. While these are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as part of their role with the County.

  • Responsible for the supervision and well-being of all inmates in the Fillmore County Jail.
  • Complete all booking and release procedures on incoming and outgoing persons as set forth in policy/procedure manual.
  • Maintain all security regulations in the jail.
  • Periodically inspect cells for well checks, vandalism, and other problems.
  • Interpret rules and regulations for inmates and help them with any problems that may arise.
  • Participate with jail administrator, probation officer, CD counselor and volunteers in program planning.
  • Manage and maintain inmate records in a variety of computer programs.
  • Keep logs of all inmate activity as required by policy/procedure.
  • Transport prisoners to and from various facilities and to court, medical appointments, etc.
  • Submit predatory offender packets for required individuals either incarcerated or from the public.
  • Transport and distribute meals to prisoners.
  • Perform some facility maintenance such as plumbing issues, locks, and lights.
  • Comply with PREA standards.
  • Assist inmates experiencing medical or mental health distress.
  • Distribute medications.
  • Intervene in emergency situations such as fights, suicide attempts and medical emergencies.
  • Assist dispatch in emergency situations, when jail staffing allows and does not reduce jail staff below staffing requirements.
  • Operate “Master Control” security management system to open and close secure jail doors, turn lights on and off, and monitor security cameras throughout the jail.
  • Perform medical assessments on newly admitted inmates which include medical history, current health concerns and current medications.
  • Consult with on-all contracted medical staff to address medical issues.
  • Make decisions when contracted medical staff is not available and waiting for call back.
  • Review all medications.
  • Verify correct medication.
  • Fill out MARS (Medication Administration Records) with medication information.
  • Contact the pharmacy to verify and renew prescriptions.
  • Relay medication problems to medical staff.
  • Follow MARS and distribute medications daily.
  • Make sure medications are taken properly and not checked or other methods of manipulation.
  • Perform Mental Health assessments.
  • Make referrals to mental health staff for inmates that fail assessments.
  • Provide first aid, CPR and other lifesaving skills to inmates that attempt suicide or have medical emergencies until first responders arrive.
  • Supervise suicidal, mentally ill and inmates with behavioral issues and provide recommendations to counselors, probation officers, treatment providers, mental health, and medical staff.
  • Perform urine analysis tests on inmates and probation clients.
  • Perform civil prints to the public.
  • Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to use computer software and applications.
  • Knowledge of County Jail regulations and general aptitude for dealing with prisoners.
  • Knowledge of first aid and skilled in its application.
  • Knowledge of the custodial care and rights of prisoners.
  • Ability to utilize de-escalation techniques to reduce the intensity of a conflict or potentially volatile situation, often through communication strategies and behavioral techniques, with the goal of calming individuals and preventing escalation.
  • Obtain training and proficiency in skills needed to assist dispatch in emergencies.
  • Obtain a standard of training that will allow jailers to assist dispatch in emergencies. This training will involve but not be limited to, paging ambulance and fire, communicating on the radio and answering 911 calls.
  • Obtain training and maintain proficiency in operating the “Master Control” security management system.
  • Ability to handle critical situations in a calm manner.
  • High School Diploma or GED and must be 18 years of age.
  • Current Minnesota Driver’s License is required.
  • Within six months of hire the following training/certifications are required: Taser, Use of Force, and First Aid/CPR.
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