Corrections Officer Full-Time

Pine-County

Pine City (MN)

On-site

USD 57,000 - 61,000

Full time

15 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSA

FSA

PERA Retirement

457(b) Deferred Compensation

Life Insurance

Vision

Long-Term Disability

Paid holidays

Job summary

Pine County is seeking a Corrections Officer to maintain safety and security for inmates and the public. You will control jail entrances, monitor inmate housing, process arrests, and prepare required paperwork under supervision of the Jail Administrator.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to pass a background check, and a valid driver's license. Preferred is a degree in law enforcement or related field plus prior corrections experience.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to pass background check.
Valid Driver’s License.
Preferred: degree in law enforcement or related field.

Responsibilities

Secure jail entrances and monitor inmate housing.
Process arrests, searches, fingerprinting, housing assignments.
Transport inmates to court and medical appointments.
Maintain inmate records and generate reports.
Conduct security checks and inspections.

Skills

Body language reading

Verbal de-escalation

Safety procedures

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in law enforcement or related field

Job description

Base Pay $56,555.20 - $60,985.60 / Year
Job Category Corrections Officer, Public Safety, Law Enforcement

Performs intermediate protective service work maintaining safety and security of inmates and members of the public when transporting inmates; preparing required paperwork, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Jail Administrator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides security for the jail by controlling the entrances and exits to the outer and inner perimeter of the jail; maintains a healthy, safe, and secure environment for inmates, staff, and the community; supervises and/or assists with the completion of general cleaning and light maintenance; supervises the cleaning and sanitation of inmate housing units; provides inmates with clothing, bedding and hygiene products as per departmental guidelines; monitors inmate movement and activities throughout the facility.
Processes all adult and juvenile arrests; conducts proper searches, personal data collection, medical screening, property inventory, fingerprinting, photographing, classification, housing assignment and other requirements.
Provides supervision of all inmates; handles inmates questions, concerns and complaints, grievances, violations; transports and escorts inmates to and from court, other agencies, and medical appointments.
Generates and maintains all required documentation and reports regarding inmates.
Conducts random security checks, shakedowns, searches, perimeter checks and inspections.
Collects and receipts cash bail, fines, Huber fees, deposits to inmate accounts, booking fees and various co-pays.
Maintains cortication for medication deliver; assists with verification, ordering, logging, and inventory control of all medications.
Performs proper and proficient use of all safety, security, and emergency equipment.
Orders and distributes all meals.
Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

High school diploma or equivalent and;
Ability to pass background check and;
A valid Driver’s License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in law enforcement, criminal justice or a related field and/or one (1) year of experience as a Corrections Officer in a correctional facility or similar setting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

The following are required for this position and may be obtained through on-the-job training provided by Pine County:

Security procedures
Supervision of inmates
Signs of suicide risk and suicide precautions
Response to resistance regulations and tactics
Inmate rules and regulations
Rights and responsibilities of inmates
Fire and emergency procedures
Key control
Interpersonal relations and communication skills
Diversity training
Right to know
Blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases
Direct supervision
Dealing with mental illness
CPR
Valid driver's license in the State of Minnesota.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of County and departmental policies, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of court calendars, courtroom papers and warrants; general knowledge of time sheets and report writing; general knowledge of standard office equipment; thorough knowledge of law enforcement practices and procedures, courtroom electronics, 2-way radios, restraints and restraint chairs; general knowledge of standard office software; ability to make arithmetic calculations; ability to read body language as a predictor of possible problems, ability to intervene at short notice in hazardous situations using verbal commands or physical force.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, lifting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing and pushing or pulling; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Summary

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