Corrections Officer

Chisago County; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Chisago County in Kentucky is seeking a Corrections Officer to supervise inmates in the jail, conduct intake procedures, and transport prisoners as needed. The role requires maintaining security, handling medications, and coordinating with law enforcement agencies.

Applicants must be 18+, able to pass background checks, and capable of CPR and emergency first aid. English literacy is required; willingness to work varied shifts is essential. Salary ranges from $26.83 to $35.34 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older at time of employment.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid State driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
• Felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories are not allowed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must read, write, and speak English.
• High school diploma or equivalent; an equivalent mix of education and experience acceptable.
• Prior jail setting experience preferred; training available for qualified individuals.
• Must pass a background check, physical and psychological evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and supervision of inmates in the jail facility.
• Perform intake procedures for incoming prisoners, including pat searches and data collection.
• Transport inmates to and from court appearances and other facilities.
• Maintain security and order in jail housing areas.
• Distribute medications; monitor inmate health needs with health care professionals.
• Coordinate activities with other law enforcement and county agencies.
• Prepare daily logs, incident reports, and other records.
• Perform emergency first aid and lifesaving techniques as needed.

Skills

CPR

First Aid

English proficiency

Ability to work under stress

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Radio

Handcuffs

Pager

First Aid Equipment

Shackles

Tasers

Job description

Closing Date: September 8, 2026
$26.83 to $35.34 DOQ
Accepting applications for current vacancies and consideration to be added to the eligibility list.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

This position provides care and supervision of inmates housed in the jail facility. Other duties involved are transporting inmates, juveniles, and mentally ill; performing all intake procedures for incoming prisoners; supervising the daily housing area and periodically must subdue prisoners.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Prior knowledge of jailing procedures, law enforcement or criminal justice background is a plus but not required. We will train qualified individuals. Must be willing and able to work a variety of assigned shifts. Must be able to perform CPR and emergency first aid.

SALARY RANGE: $26.83 to $35.34 per hour

JOB TITLE: CORRECTIONS OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: SHERIFF

REPORTS TO: CORRECTIONS SERGEANT

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of Jail Administration and Corrections Sergeants.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Performs a variety of routine and specialized public safety works in the care and custody of prisoners. Maintains order and discipline among prisoners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform all intake procedures for incoming prisoners including pat searches, data collection record keeping, photographing, finger printing and further processing.

Maintains security in all areas of the jail and holding areas. Jailors must physically subdue violent prisoners who may assault, intent on escape, who may be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Responsible for supervising additional programs: AA, church, probation visits, healthcare professionals, department of correction hearings, ADA, GED, library and recreation.

Responsible for knowledge of communications equipment: telephone, paging, teletypes, radio, and criminal justice information system information, records management system, in a professional and secure manner.

Perform security patrol of the jail including accesses within the jail perimeters inside and outside.

Carry out duties in confirmation with Federal, State, and County policies, and City laws and ordinances.

Conduct daily cell inspections and searches when needed. Supervise the daily routine of the inmates including the issuance of clothing, bedding, and distribution of medication and the feeding of all inmates.

Ensure the safety and security of inmates and staff, while simultaneously ensuring the security aspects of the facility. The ability to perform emergency first aide and lifesaving techniques.

Distribute medication, when qualified. Work with health care professional, inmate sick call, doctors, dentist, assist ambulance, safety, and security of medical risk inmates.

Coordinate activities and exchange information with other law enforcement agencies, Department of Corrections, County Attorney’s Office, probation, courts, social services, treatment centers and the public.

Responsible for overall physical features of the jail to ensure that heating, cooling, water supply, electrical including emergency generator, and sanitary conditions are continually maintained.

May serve as a member of various employee committees.

Responsible for a variety of reports and records: daily logs (computer and handwritten) incident reports, discipline reports, bookings, releases, pay-for-stay, predatory offender records, medical records, telephonics.

Responsible to transport prisoners to and from court appearances, from other law enforcement agencies, juvenile detention, correctional facilities, and medical facilities.

Maintain the upkeep of jail supplies such as: canteen, linen, cleaning supplies, hygiene supplies, office supplies, intoxilizor, and first aid supplies.

Responsible for handling money such as: bail money, prisoner accounts, and bonds, cash fines, receipting and recording of all money transactions, issuing checks.

Maintain face-to-face communications with inmates while performing a variety of routine tasks ensuring that the jail environment operates smoothly, safely, and effectively.

Perform any additional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor to ensure effective operations of the jail and maximum compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and policies

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of employment
• Must possess or be able to obtain by date of hire, a valid State driver’s license without record of suspension or revocation in any state and have valid vehicle insurance.
• Felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories are not allowed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English language.
• Must be of good moral character and temperate and industrious habits.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous work experience in a Jails setting is preferred
• Must be able to pass a background check, physical and psychological.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to work extra shifts when needed.
• Able to perform assigned duties while under stressful situations.
• Possess and maintain the physical ability sufficient to 1.) Able to physically restrain an inmate; 2.) Defend self and others in physical encounters; 3.) Withstand the stress of performing lifesaving techniques.
• Ability to learn applicable laws, ordinances and department rules and regulations.
• Possess and maintain good work habits.
• Ability to establish effective working relations with subordinates.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergency and non-emergency situations.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Transport squad or other vehicles used for inmate transport purposes. Radio, handcuffs, pager, first aid equipment, shackles, chemical agents, chair restraint, radio, flashlights, and Tasers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or control reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste, and smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Able to work in hostile situations; able to handle physical, verbal abuse by inmates; able to work with possible communicable diseases such as Hepatitis A, B, C, TB, AIDS, Lice, Scabies, Crabs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

GENERAL STATEMENT

Oral interview, criminal history, physical and psychological background check, and job-related tests may be required of any applicant. Duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statement statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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