Correctional Officer - PUBLIC SAFETY RETENTION PAYMENT

Washington County, MN • Grant, MN

371d • $30 - $43

About The Position

As a Correctional Officer at the Washington County Jail (WCJ), your daily routine will never be boring. Our Correctional Officers are focused on maintaining peace, security, and safety within the WCJ. Correctional Officers train extensively in mental health crisis intervention and can remain calm, confident, and security-minded in the most adverse and stressful situations. Additionally, our Correctional Officers enforce facility rules and maintain order, directly supervise the daily activities of inmates, search for contraband and weapons, complete facility inspections, and write reports on inmate conduct and behaviors.

Requirements

• Requires graduation from High School, or equivalent.
• Two years' related work experience in corrections, law enforcement, security, military or human services, or two years of post-secondary education in a related field.
• Candidates must achieve a passing score in testing/interview process, psychological examination, background investigation, physical examination and drug test.
• Individuals operating a motor vehicle for county business must possess a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Possess a bachelor's degree (or higher) in any field of study.
• Possess an associate's degree in corrections, law enforcement, psychology, sociology, or criminology.
• One (1) year paid experience in corrections, law enforcement, mental health unit/psychiatric unit/behavioral health unit, or emergency medical services.
• Two (2) or more years of paid experience in the U.S. Armed Services.
• Three (3) or more years of paid experience in the security services field.

Responsibilities

• Process people received at Intake/Master Control including fingerprinting, mug shot, searching, storing property and obtaining booking information.
• Supervise, control and escort inmates, visitors, staff and vendors; ensures that all movement is authorized.
• Determine the security risk of prisoners going to court and escort prisoners to and from court controlling their conduct.
• Deescalate disturbances and altercations in the Jail.
• Record appropriate court data accurately and concisely regarding the status of persons in custody.
• Act as liaison between programs, probation officers, nurses, building services, crew leaders and the Jail.
• Ensure the safety and security of visitors, staff, and contractors.
• Make well-being checks of housing units and work areas and initiate counts of inmates at regular and irregular intervals.
• Supervise inmates in housing units; instructs inmates in housekeeping and sanitation.
• Maintain proper security of inmates being transported.
• Answer questions of the public, law enforcement officials, other departments and inmates.
• Respond to emergency situations in the jail, such as medical, weather, fire emergencies and inmate disturbances.
• Work auxiliary posts in the jail: Laundry, Juvenile and Office Support, Trustee supervisor.
• Operate all jail equipment properly; inventories all security items and equipment during a shift.
• Follow the lawful directives of supervisors.
• Operate numerous technology systems such as ALERTS, lotus notes, Citrix, CCTV, security systems, water management system, fingerprint machine, ID system, and internet.
• Dispense medication under the supervision of the Correctional Health Professional.
• Distribute meals, laundry, canteen hygiene items, and cleaning supplies.
• Enter and verify data into a computer system according to established procedures.

Benefits

• Generous benefit program.
• On-site access to Mental Health Providers at no cost.
• Peer counseling.
• On-site fitness center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED