Correctional Officer

National Police; Minnesota; On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Police is seeking a Correctional Officer to serve at Rice County Jail in Minnesota. You will help maintain a safe, secure environment for detainees and assist the public with various services while ensuring accurate record-keeping.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with training within a year and six months of related experience; a valid driver's license is required. A rotating 24/7 shift is part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with up to one year of postsecondary training and six months related experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Associate’s degree in law enforcement or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security and safety of detainees per policies.
• Keep a detailed jail log electronically of detainee activities and appointments.
• Maintain shift communication log and record fees and monies.
• Communicate with courts, probation officers, social workers, lawyers, and detainees.
• Possess working knowledge of necessary computer software programs.
• Monitor compliance of work release detainees.
• Perform Intake, Central Control, Internal Movement, and Housing duties daily.
• Assist the public with services.
• Transport detainees to court and medical appointments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detention security

Record keeping

Interagency communication

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in law enforcement (preferred)

Job description

Salary: $31.67 – $44.34 Hourly

Position Summary:

The Correctional Officer performs activities that create and maintain a safe and secure environment for the residents of Rice County, and general public who enter the jail facility. This position generates essential data and records for courts, administration, local, state and federal agencies.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains the security, safety and well-being of detainees in accordance with Minnesota Department of Corrections 2911 Rules Governing Adult Detention Facilities. Follow State Statutes and Constitutional Standards, Rice County Sheriff’s Office and Jail Divisions policies and procedures.
• Maintains a detailed and accurate jail log electronically including but not limited to all detainee activities, court appearances, medical and dental appointments, medical problems, medication dispensed, meals ordered and received, and cell checks.
• Maintains the shift communication log sharing detailed information including but limited to detainee statuses, unit status, detainee bookings and release, safety and security concerns. Receives and records various fees and monies.
• Maintains open and effective communication with the courts, community corrections, probation officers, social workers, lawyers, supervisors, main jail, and detainees.
• Possesses an exceptional working knowledge of all necessary computer software programs.
• Monitors compliance with the rules and regulations governing work release detainees.
• Performs Intake, Central Control, Internal Movement (Rover), and Housing officer tasks daily.
• Assists the public with a variety of services.
• Transports detainees to/from court, medical appointments, between jurisdictions and other approved activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• This position requires a high school diploma or GED, and training beyond high school that can be obtained in one year or less, and six months of related experience, or equivalent. A valid driver’s license is required.
• Associate’s degree in law enforcement or previous correctional experience preferred.
• Rotating shift basis, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.