Jail Operations 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 is hiring a full-time Jail Operations Support Specialist to handle administrative tasks at the correctional facility. This entry-level position focuses on medication administration, data entry, and coordinating with nursing, security, and administrative staff.

No inmate supervision duties are required at first. We provide training, a rotating shift schedule including holidays, weekends, and evenings, and a strong benefits package with health, life, pension,

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act ethically.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the facility, including data entry and records management.
• Assist with medication administration and coordination with nursing staff.
• Support facility operations, deliveries, and cross-functional tasks.
• Collaborate with security, medical, and administrative staff to address issues and emergencies.
• Follow safety procedures to keep coworkers and inmates safe.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ready for an entry-level position where you know your work makes a real difference? Cass County in Fargo, ND is hiring a full-time Jail Operations Support Specialist to support the daily administrative and operational functions at our correctional facility.

We're offering a competitive salary of $44,396 - $48,620/year and terrific benefits and perks, including:

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

DAY-TO-DAY

As our Jail Operations Support Specialist, you provide invaluable administrative and behind-the-scenes assistance to keep our facility running smoothly. Your focus is on medication administration, operational support, and team collaboration, with no security or inmate supervision responsibilities. In this entry-level role, we train you on what you need to know, including how to operate security controls, complete data entry, and manage court records.

Once you're ready, you jump in to help out with various aspects throughout the facility. This includes administering medication to inmates, documenting your services, and informing nursing staff about problems or adverse reactions. You also assist with administrative duties, handle facility deliveries, and help with internal operational functions. Collaborating with security, medical, and administrative staff, you quickly address problems, assist during emergencies, and follow safety protocols to keep coworkers and inmates safe and secure.

YOUR SCHEDULE

This entry-level administrative position works rotating shifts, including holidays on your assigned schedule, some weekends, and some evenings until 10:00 pm.

REQUIREMENTS

• 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

OUR MISSION

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!