Corrections Officer - Adult - (2) (NERCC) (Promotional) Saginaw

Stlouiscountymn; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowhead Regional Corrections in Minnesota seeks a correctional officer to supervise inmates at the Northeastern Regional Corrections Center (NERCC). The role involves maintaining security, reporting inmate movements, and coordinating with staff.

Duties include counseling inmates on behavioral issues and providing transportation under supervision. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and a valid driver's license; preferred candidates have a bachelor's degree in relevant fields

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Eighteen years of age or older and possession of a valid driver's license.
• Two years full-time paid verifiable experience in a human services field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record and report inmate movements, activities and problems.
• Coordinate activities with other staff.
• Counsel inmates on behavioral issues.
• Provide transportation.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, criminology or corrections

Job description

Routine correctional work supervising inmates incarcerated at the Northeastern Regional Corrections Center (NERCC).

An employee in this class is responsible for maintaining security at NERCC. Duties include recording and reporting inmate movements, activities and problems; coordinating activities with other staff; counseling inmates on behavioral issues; and providing transportation. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled.

CONSTANT: Balance; coordination; smell; stand; walk; hearing; vision; work with others; clients with behavioral challenges; and shift work. OCCASIONAL: Lift and carry up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 100 pounds; climb ladders; climb stairs; crouch/squat; grasp/handle; kneel; reach above shoulder; rotate trunk; sit; and stoop/bend. RARE: Crawl.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older, according to Minnesota Statute 2911.0600.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, criminology or corrections.
• Two (2) years full-time paid verifiable experience in a human services field.

RATING SYSTEM:

Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:

• Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 9-12.
• Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

TE N TATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:

• October 1, 2026 - Applicant screening will begin
• Week of October 12, 2026 - Supplemental question scoring to be completed
• Week of October 19, 2026 - Interviews to be conducted

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.

VETERANS PREFERENCE:

Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements.

If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:

• Veteran: DD214 noting character of service.
• Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

Applicants selected for appointment to a position with Arrowhead Regional Correctionsmay be subject to a background investigation.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION:

Arrowhead Regional Corrections is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.