Corrections Deputy

ITASCA Chile; Grand Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

MN PERA pension

Student-loan forgiveness eligibility

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Itasca County Sheriff's Office in Grand Rapids, MN, is seeking a Regular full-time Protective Service Worker in the Sheriff’s Department. The role involves skilled professional corrections work supervising adult offenders across facilities from maximum to minimum security.

The incumbent will oversee security operations, respond to emergencies, and exercise independent judgment. This position offers comprehensive benefits and requires a high school diploma and valid driver’s license.

Job description

Position Summary

Department: Sheriff

Classification: Grade 8 (Local 494)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; Protective Service Worker

Position Description: Personnel in this classification perform skilled professional corrections work in the supervision of adult offenders in multiple correctional facilities, ranging from maximum to minimum security. Oversees and controls security functions and activities related to the care, custody, and well-being of inmates. The work involves an element of personal danger and physical exertion. The employee must be able to make independent decisions and exercise independent judgment in responding to emergencies.

Current Vacancies: 1 Regular F/T position

Job Opportunity: Open to the Public

Work Hours

The normal work day and work week shall consist of 12 hours per day and 80 hours per pay period, based on a consistent schedule procedure, overtime as necessary and approved.

Work Location

Itasca County Sheriff's Office, Itasca County Governmental Center, 108 NE 5th St, Grand Rapids, MN

Benefits

Itasca County offers a robust and comprehensive range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, and life insurance, MN PERA pension, eligibility for student-loan forgiveness, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits.

Supplemental Questions

01 As a minimum qualification, are you a high school graduate OR equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02 As a minimum qualification, do you have a valid driver's license and reliable means of transportation?

• Yes
• No

03 As a preference qualification, how many months experience do you have working as a correctional officer in a jail/prison, juvenile facility, or military detainee services? (Work experience is the equivalent of full time, paid experience.)

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months - less than 12 months
• 12 months - less than 18 months
• 18 months - less than 24 months
• 24 months +

04 In response to the question above, list the employer(s) (as documented in your application) from which you gained this work experience. If none, state N/A.

05 As a preference qualification, how many months of work experience in direct client services in foster care, assisted living, or any level of nursing (i.e. LPN, RN) do you have? (Work experience is the equivalent of full time, paid experience.)

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months - less than 12 months
• 12 months - less than 18 months
• 18 months - less than 24 months
• 24 months +

06 In response to the question above, list the employer(s) (as documented in your application) from which you gained this work experience. If none, state N/A.

07 As a preference qualification, how many months of work experience do you have in mental health as a social worker, case manager, or mental health practitioner? (Work experience is the equivalent of full-time, paid experience)

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months - less than 12 months
• 12 months - less than 18 months
• 18 months - less than 24 months
• 24+ months

08 In response to the question above, list the employer(s) (as documented in your application) from which you gained this work experience. If none, state N/A.

09 As a preference qualification, how many months of work experience in client development as a counselor, vocational mentor, or teacher do you have? (Work experience is the equivalent of full-time, paid experience)

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months - less than 12 months
• 12 months - less than 18 months
• 18 months - less than 24 months
• 24+ months

10 In response to the question above, tell me which employer(s) listed on your application I can refer to to verify and review this work experience. If none, state N/A.

11 As a preference qualification, how many months of work experience do you have in law enforcement/court services or related fields? (Work experience is the equivalent of full time, paid experience.)

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months - less than 12 months
• 12 months - less than 18 months
• 18 months - less than 24 months
• 24 months +

12 In response to the question above, tell me which employer(s) listed on your application I can refer to to verify and review this work experience. If none, state N/A.

13 As a preference qualification, how many months of work experience do you have working in protective services as an emergency medical technician, paramedic, firefighter, or private security? (Work experience is the equivalent of full time, paid experience.)

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months - less than 12 months
• 12 months - less than 18 months
• 18 months - less than 24 months
• 24 months +

14 In response to the question above, tell me which employer(s) listed on your application I can refer to to verify and review this work experience. If none, state N/A.

15 As a preference qualification, how many months of training in client behavioral issues in control and manipulation do you have? (must attach training certificate)

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months - less than 12 months
• 12 months - less than 18 months
• 18 months - less than 24 months
• 24+ months

16 In response to the question above, list the employer(s) (as documented in your application) from which you gained this work experience. If none, state N/A.

17 My responses to the above Supplemental Questions are clearly documented in my application submitted for this job posting. (If I failed to document or misrepresented relevant education or paid work experience, this may result in the removal of my application from further consideration.)

• Yes
• No
• Required Question