Corrections Deputy

Williams County; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams County is seeking a Corrections Deputy to help ensure safety and security for staff and inmates at the Williams County Correctional Center. The role involves monitoring inmate behavior, enforcing rules, conducting searches, and coordinating with law enforcement and medical services as needed.

This position requires a High School Diploma or GED with 1 year of related experience, a valid ND driver’s license, and the ability to work shifts in uniform.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 1 year of satisfactory work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver’s License.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Must complete the Corrections Officer basic course within one year of hire.
• Must be able to work in uniform during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safety and security of staff, inmates and facility; monitors behavior and promotes acceptable conduct.
• Maintains custody and control of inmates according to policies and regulations.
• Supervises inmate activities, may restrain inmates and prevent fights, riots, or escapes.
• Inspects jail areas for safety, sanitation and contraband; conducts random cell searches.
• Monitors rule violations and use-of-force continuum as needed for self-defense and security.
• Operates building controls; times door openings and monitors deputy locations.
• Communicates via intercom professionally; maintains chain of command.
• Accounts for inmates under direct vision; supervises inmates in courtroom and monitors video displays.
• Provides care for inmates; administers medications; schedules medical and other appointments; arranges transports.
• Conducts booking and release; performs searches; collects property; completes electronic booking forms and records.
• Interviews and classifies new inmates; assigns cells; re-classifies housing as needed.
• Maintains inmate property, records and logs; prepares required reports.
• Answers phones and relays messages; assists Sheriff's Office staff and other agencies.
• Maintains integrity and ethical standards of the Sheriff's Office; follows all rules and regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and public data under North Dakota Century Code.

Education

High School Diploma or GED plus 1 year experience

Job description

The Corrections Deputy maintains the safety and security of inmates and staff at the Williams County Correctional Center. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change with or without notice. Incumbents must be able to perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Maintains the safety and security of the staff, inmates and correction facility; monitors behavior of inmates and promotes acceptable attitude and conduct
• Maintains custody and control of inmates according to policies, procedures and regulations
• Supervises inmate activities and maintains discipline; may physically restrain uncooperative or disruptive inmates and take steps to avert fights, assaults, riots, and escapes
• Performs inspections of all jail areas ensuring they are safe, secure, sanitary and free of contraband; conducts random cell searches for contraband
• Monitors inmates for rule violations and behavioral changes; maintains appropriate use-of-force continuum as needed for self-defense, defense of another, and to prevent escape
• Operates building controls; properly times door openings and closings; monitors deputy locations
• Communicates via intercom in a professional manner; maintains communication with Corporal and in-line with chain of command
• Accounts for inmates under direct vision and supervision at all times; monitors corrections facility circuit video displays; supervises inmates in courtroom
• Provides care for inmates; administers and dispenses medications; schedules medical, personal and other appointments; transports and arranges transport for appointments and visits outside of the facility
• Conducts booking and release of inmates; performs clothed and unclothed searches, examines and tests inmates according to policies; collects and inventories property; completes electronic booking forms, index cards and other records
• Interviews and classifies new inmates; assesses criminal history and capabilities and assigns cells; re-classifies and re-arranges housing as required by inmate behavior
• Maintains inmate property, financial and corrections records
• Updates and maintains a variety of files, records, event logs, charts and other documents; distributes appropriate records and prepares reports as required
• Answers phones and relays messages
• Assists other Sheriff’s Office staff, County departments, and Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies as needed
• Maintains the integrity, professionalism and ethical standards of the Sheriff’s Office by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed
• Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND one (1) year of satisfactory work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver’s License or equivalent
• Must pass a thorough background investigation and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• Must complete the Corrections Officer basic course within one (1) year of hire
• Must be able to work in uniform during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift

Work is performed in a correctional facility environment that involves constant awareness and concentration of surrounding activities. Work occasionally involves personal danger and potential exposure to hazardous situations; the physical ability to subdue hostile individuals is required.

Compensation

Pay rate starts at $30.08/hour and is based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Williams County provides generous benefits to full-time regular employees: paid sick and vacation leave, a fully paidhealth/dental/vision benefit plan for employees and dependents, term life insurance of $25,000, 100% contribution toward retirement benefits through the ND Public Employees Retirement System, and 12 paid holidays each year.

To learn more about Williams County, please visit our website: www.williamsnd.com/departments/county-information/

To learn more about living and working in Williams County, visit whereinwilliamscounty.com.

All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and reference review.