Jail Sergeant: Lead Security & Corrections Operations

Rice County; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice County in Minnesota seeks a Jail Sergeant to coordinate, monitor, and direct correctional personnel under the Sheriff and Jail Administration. The role emphasizes enforcing jail policies, procedures, and safety rules while maintaining security and proper intake processes.

You will train new staff, manage detainee systems, report emergencies, handle personnel actions, and cover shifts as needed to prevent understaffing.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in law enforcement, corrections or related field required.
• Five years of Minnesota government access related corrections experience or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, monitors, and directs correctional personnel and ensures policy adherence.
• Maintains jail security, intake processes, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Assists with training of new correctional personnel and oversees emergency procedures.
• Assumes shifts during staff shortages, including understaffed posts.
• Reports and handles personnel actions and coordinates with jail administration.

Education

Associate Degree in Law Enforcement, Corrections or related field

Job description

Rice County in Minnesota seeks a Jail Sergeant to coordinate, monitor, and direct correctional personnel under the Sheriff and Jail Administration. The role emphasizes enforcing jail policies, procedures, and safety rules while maintaining security and proper intake processes.

You will train new staff, manage detainee systems, report emergencies, handle personnel actions, and cover shifts as needed to prevent understaffing.