Corrections Officer Student Intern

Duluth Bethel; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship potential

Job summary

Duluth Bethel in Duluth, MN seeks a Corrections Officer Intern to supervise residents and ensure security in a residential community correction facility. The role involves following facility rules, collecting urinalysis samples, and supporting programs like Bethel Community Watch within a non-exempt internship.

The position requires completing two years of college or related work experience, ability to pass a background check, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Two years college or vocational education or
• Two years of successful work experience in Corrections/Human Service Field.
• Must have ability to comply with a criminal background check.
• Good oral and written skills.
• Capability of working alone with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of resident actions and movement.
• Ensure that the rules and regulations of the facility and contracting agencies are observed and followed by residents.
• Maintain resident accountability, fire, housekeeping, and sanitation regulations.
• Collect both residential and non-residential urinalysis samples.
• Monitor non-residential programs, such as Bethel Community Watch, after regular business hours.
• Maintain an environment that promotes motivation and change with a positive and cooperative attitude toward residents, coworkers, and other Bethel.
• Model appropriate behavior and language for residents.

Skills

Good oral and written skills

Independent work

Education

Two years college or vocational education

Job description

The Duluth Bethel is a spiritually grounded, private nonprofit organization offering individuals dignity, hope, and the opportunity to improve their quality of life through chemical dependency rehabilitation and community corrections services.

Corrections Officer Intern

Reports to: Work Release Director

Salary range: There are paid ($17.00/hr) and unpaid opportunities

Status: Non-exempt

Purpose: The Corrections officer is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of residents while maintaining security, safety and sanitation of an adult residential community correction facility

Essential Functions:

1. Provide direct supervision of resident actions and movement.
2. Ensure that the rules and regulations of the facility and contracting agencies are observed and followed by residents. Refer to operating post duties for further job responsibilities.
3. Maintain resident accountability, fire, housekeeping, and sanitation regulations.
4. Collect both residential and non-residential urinalysis samples.
5. Monitor non-residential programs, such as Bethel Community Watch, after regular business hours.
6. Maintain an environment that promotes motivation and change with a positive and cooperative attitude toward residents, coworkers, and other Bethel
7. Model appropriate behavior and language for residents.

Other requirements:

1. Two years college or vocational education or
2. Two years of successful work experience in Corrections/Human Service Field.
3. Must have ability to comply with a criminal background check.
4. Good oral and written skills.
5. Capability of working alone with little supervision.
6. Other duties may be assigned to this position periodically as required by the needs of the agency and your immediate director.

Under no circumstances may an employee discuss any client's past, present, or future situation with anyone outside the employment of the Duluth Bethel, except agencies or agents having a contractual relationship with the Bethel. It is understood that a violation of this policy may be grounds for immediate separation.