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 maintain safety and security at the Williams County Correctional Center. The role involves supervising inmates, enforcing regulations, and coordinating with staff to prevent incidents.

Responsibilities include facility inspections, inmate classification and booking procedures, medication administration, and maintaining accurate records while upholding confidentiality and chain-of-command lines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 1 year of satisfactory work experience or equivalent.
• Valid North Dakota Driver's License or equivalent.
• Pass a thorough background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.
• Corrections Officer basic course to be completed within 1 year of hire.
• Ability to work in uniform during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any shift.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the safety and security of staff and inmates in the correctional facility.
• Supervise inmate activities and maintain discipline; prevent disturbances.
• Inspect jail areas for safety, sanitation and contraband; conduct searches.
• Monitor inmate behavior and apply use-of-force continuum as needed.
• Administer medications and coordinate medical appointments for inmates.
• Process bookings and inmate property; maintain logs and records.
• Answer phones and assist other Sheriff’s Office staff and agencies.

Skills

Observational skills

Decision making under pressure

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ND Driver's License

Corrections Officer course

Job description

The Corrections Deputy maintains the safety and security of inmates and staff at the Williams County Correctional Center.

Examples Of Duties

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

Typical Qualifications

• 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

Supplemental Information

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 paid health/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.