Jail Operations Administrative Support Specialist

Cass County Government; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Employer-paid life insurance

Optional spouse insurance

Pension

Vacation and sick time

Optional overtime bonus pay

Great job security

Job summary

Cass County Government in Fargo, ND seeks a full-time Jail Operations Administrative Support Specialist. This entry-level position involves supporting jail operations with rotating shifts, including holidays and some evenings.

You will assist with medication administration, logistics, and administrative tasks behind the scenes to keep the facility running smoothly. Training is provided to learn security controls and procedures.

Qualifications

• Pass a comprehensive background investigation.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
• Maintain confidentiality and act ethically.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication to inmates and support facility operations.
• Assist with facility deliveries and logistics as needed.
• Support internal administrative functions and processes.
• Collaborate with security, medical, administrative and nursing staff.
• Participate in training on security controls, court records management and safety protocols.
• Document work activities and inform nurses about adverse medication reactions.
• Follow safety guidelines and respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Background check clearance

Stress management

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you highly observant and aware of your surroundings? Do you enjoy helping others and having variety in your workdays? Can you think on your feet and solve problems as they arise? If YES, then Cass County invites you to join us in Fargo, ND as a full-time Jail Operations Administrative Support Specialist.

Play an essential role for our county government while earning $44,396 - $48,620/year and enjoying terrific benefits and perks like:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Optional spouse insurance
• Pension
• Vacation and sick time
• Optional overtime bonus pay
• Great job security

Plus, this entry-level position receives training to help you get more comfortable with the facility and control processes.

JAIL OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SPECIALIST QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation process
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act ethically
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Valid driver's license
• High school diploma or equivalent

WHAT TO EXPECT

You work rotating shifts, including holidays on your assigned schedule, some weekends, and some evenings until 10:00 pm.

As our entry-level Jail Operations Administrative Support Specialist, you provide invaluable assistance to ensure seamless, efficient workdays. This is a non-security position, and you don't have to worry about directly supervising inmates. Instead, you're helping out behind the scenes to keep our facility running smoothly. Your responsibilities include administering medication to inmates, assisting with facility deliveries and logistics, and supporting internal functions.

Collaborating with facility staff, including security, medical, administrative, and nursing teams, you help out wherever needed. We provide training to help you learn security controls, court records management, and security protocols. You document your work, inform nurses about adverse medication reactions, and closely follow safety guidelines to prevent any incidents. In case of emergencies, you jump in to help however you can.

WHO WE ARE

For over 150 years, Cass County has been serving the needs and protecting the interests of our residents. As the most populous county in North Dakota, we're proud to maintain an environment where people can live happy, healthy lives. With a sheriff's office that includes a jail, court security, and court services, as well as life-saving special projects like search and rescue and snowmobile patrol, our residents can trust us to keep them safe. We offer excellent growth opportunities and the ability to make a positive difference. If you want to build a rewarding career giving back to your community, join us!