Correctional Officer

McKenzie County, ND; Watford City (ND); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision

Retirement benefits

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

The Correctional Officer position in Watford City, North Dakota, reports to the Correctional Lieutenant and operates on a 12-hour shift schedule. Duties include supervising inmates, handling security, and processing reports such as bookings and fingerprinting.

Self-starter, multitasking, and strong computer skills are required; full benefits are offered. Applicants must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and become certified Correctional Officers within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be certified Correctional Officer within one year of hiring date.
• Extensive knowledge of computers, computer programs, scanning equipment and various office machines.
• Organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Must be a self-starter and goal oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of supervision of inmates to ensure custody, control, and care; including recreation and meal periods
• Secure all inmate property and follow standard procedures designated for the care of the property
• Prepare reports; including booking, releases, fingerprinting, and mug shot photography. Assists in the maintenance of various records and information reporting materials and databases
• Check inmate mail for possible contraband; maintain a periodic patrol to ensure the security and integrity of the facility; monitor and screen inmate visitor traffic; and observe traffic in and around the facility
• Addresses complaints from staff, inmates, visitors, etc.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Skills

Inmate supervision

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computers & scanners

Job description

The Correctional Officer maintains care and custody of inmates, security, and order on and off the property under general supervision. In accordance with operational needs an applicable law, certain correctional officer duties require same-gender supervision and searches of inmates. To meet these requirements within our female housing units, female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. This position reports to the Correctional Lieutenant and is located in Watford City, ND. The position is on a rotation schedule and twelve (12) hour days.

• Provide all aspects of supervision of inmates to ensure custody, control, and care; including recreation and meal periods
• Secure all inmate property and follow standard procedures designated for the care of the property
• Prepare reports; including booking, releases, fingerprinting, and mug shot photography. Assists in the maintenance of carious records and information reporting materials and data bases
• Check inmate mail for possible contraband; maintain a periodic patrol to ensure the security and integrity of the facility; monitor and screen inmate visitor traffic; and observe traffic in and around the facility
• Addresses complaints from staff, inmates, visitors, etc.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be certified Correctional Officer within one (1) year of hiring date
• Extensive knowledge of computers, computer programs, scanning equipment and various other office machines
• Organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Must be a self-starter and goal oriented
• Physical requirements and working conditions:
  • Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
  • Moderate work: Exerting up to 50 pounds if force occasionally and/ or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Moderate work involves moving most of the time. Jobs are moderate if walking and standing are required frequently and all other moderate criteria are met.

  • This position is classified as Non-Exemptunder the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is compensated on an hourly basis starting at $31.17 per hour. This position is eligible for benefits including applicable health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, flex spending, paid holidays, and other benefits available to eligible employees, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefit plans and policies.

    An applicant who is a resident of North Dakota and eligible to claim veterans’ preference must abide by the Department of Veterans Affairs guidelines available at www.nd.gov/veterans/benefits/veterans-preference-state/documentation-required-applicant and submit any documentation with an otherwise complete application.