Correctional Officer

Ramsey County; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Ramsey County is hiring for part-time (intermittent) correctional officer positions at the Ramsey County Correctional Facility. The role supports security, supervision, and daily living activities for residents while enforcing rules and facilitating programs.

Shifts run 0700-1500, 1500-2300 and 2300-0700, with overtime as needed. Education requirements include a high school diploma; two years general work experience and two additional years as a CO 1 are expected. See posting for details.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of general work experience or post high school education.
• Two additional years of experience as a Correctional Officer 1 (General Duty) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee residents during job assignments, meals, recreation, extra duty, and visiting to ensure security and safety.
• Conduct security checks of buildings and grounds to ensure residents are securely confined.
• Conduct shakedowns, search residents, living quarters, and work areas for contraband or weapons.
• Communicate with residents to explain rules and programs and enforce facility policies.
• Intervene in emergencies, provide first aid, restrain residents, and notify authorities as needed.
• Administer lifesaving practices when necessary and carry out medical orders as directed.

Job description

The Ramsey County Correctional Facility is hiring for part-time (intermittent) correctional officer positions. The hours consist of three shifts 0700-1500, 1500-2300 and 2300-07000.

To maintain security and ensure the safety of residents and staff at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Facility and the Ramsey County Correctional Facility; to observe and monitor resident behavior and supervise and facilitate their daily living activities; to maintain ongoing communication with those confined; to enforce all rules, regulations, and policies of the facility; and, to perform related duties as assigned.

1. Oversee residents during job assignments, meals, recreation, extra duty, and visiting to ensure the security and safety of s and staff; observes, monitors, records and reports any unusual resident activity or behavior.
2. Conduct security check of buildings and grounds to ensure that residents are securely confined.
3. Conduct shakedowns, search residents, living quarters, and work areas for contraband or weapons.
4. Converse regularly with residents to ensure an atmosphere of open staff/resident communication; provides information to residents on rules, regulations and various programs available at the facility.
5. Enforce the prescribed disciplinary practice of the facility, reporting and reacting to rule violations, and applying appropriate measures.
6. Intervene in emergency situations such as fights, suicide attempts or fires by applying first aid, enforcing rules, restraining residents, responding to calls for assistance, or by notifying proper authorities such as police, medical facilities, case workers or administration.
7. Administer lifesaving practices when necessary, records and distributes medicines, and carries out treatments and all other orders of medical personnel.
8. Admit and orientate new residents, issues clothing, secures their property, informs them of the rules and directs them to living areas and job assignments
9. Book, process, identify and release residents at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center.
10. At the Ramsey County Correctional Facility assume the duties of specialty Correctional Officers relating to laundry, or kitchen, during scheduled or emergency absences.
11. Assume responsibility of the facility in the absence of supervisory personnel in order to maintain the efficient operation of the facility.
12. Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal state and local standards.
13. Position requires the ability to work shift rotations to maintain minimum staffing requirements.
14. Mandated overtime to ensure adequate staffing coverage and maintenance of safety for residents at all times.
15. May staff the central control area in order to monitor and report on resident behavior and controls the flow or movement throughout the facility by operating a public address system and electronically controlled gates.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this work and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15.

Correctional Officer 1 Salary Range $27.80 - $44.07 Hourly

Correctional Officer 2 Salary Range $30.21 - $47.86 Hourly

Correctional Officer 1

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Any combination of general work experience or post high school education that equals two years.

Substitution: None.

Certifications/Licensure: None.

Correctional Officer 2

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.

Experience: Any combination of general work experience or post high school education that equals two years; and two additional years of experience as a Correctional Officer 1 (General Duty) or equivalent.

Substitution: None.

Certifications/Licensure: None.

The examination process will consist of the following weighted as indicated:

• Training and Experience Rating = 100%

The examination for Correctional Officer will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions – do not mark "see resume" or "see work history" as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.

Eligible List: The names of all applicants who pass the examination/screening process and file a properly completed application shall be placed on the eligible list for employment as a Correctional Officer. This list will be certified by the appointing authority which may use this list to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for four months or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted. The names of all applicants who pass the examination with a score of 50 or higher will be forwarded to the department for further consideration.

Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

As part of a conditional offer of employment, candidate(s) must successfully complete the following process:

Pre-employment Physical
Background Investigation, including fingerprinting
Prison Rape Elimination Action (PREA) Investigation
May require DHS Background check depending on assignment

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives to be equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

For further information regarding this posting, please contact [e-mail].