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

St. Louis County, MN; Minnesota; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis County, MN is seeking a correctional officer to supervise inmates at the Northeastern Regional Corrections Center. This position involves maintaining security, recording inmate activities, and counseling those with behavioral issues. An ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and a valid driver's license, with preference given to those holding a Bachelor's degree in related fields.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmates and maintain security at NERCC.
• Record and report inmate movements and activities.
• Counsel inmates on behavioral challenges.

Skills

Communication

Supervision

Crisis Management

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 QUALIFICATION

• 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.

Please Note:When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer and save all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT &SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:

• June 13, 2025 - Applicant screening will begin
• Week of June 23, 2025 -Supplemental question scoring to be completed
• Week of July 7, 2025 - 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 atwww.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.

VETERANS PREFERENCE:
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.

Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements.ClickHere.

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.