Corrections Deputy

The Corrections Deputy maintains the safety and security of inmates and staff at the Williams County Correctional Center.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safety and security of staff, inmates and facility; monitors inmate behavior and promotes acceptable conduct.
• Maintains custody and control of inmates according to policies, procedures and regulations.
• Supervises inmate activities and maintains discipline; may physically restrain uncooperative or disruptive inmates and take steps to avert fights, assaults, riots, and escapes.
• Performs inspections of all jail areas ensuring they are safe, secure, sanitary and free of contraband; conducts random cell searches for contraband.
• Monitors inmates for rule violations and behavioral changes; maintains appropriate use‑of‑force continuum as needed for self‑defense, defense of another, and to prevent escape.
• Operates building controls; properly times door openings and closings; monitors deputy locations.
• Communicates via intercom in a professional manner; maintains communication with Corporal and in‑line with chain of command.
• Accounts for inmates under direct vision and supervision at all times; monitors corrections facility circuit video displays; supervises inmates in courtroom.
• Provides care for inmates; administers and dispenses medications; schedules medical, personal and other appointments; transports and arranges transport for appointments and visits outside of the facility.
• Conducts booking and release of inmates; performs clothed and unclothed searches, examines and tests inmates according to policies; collects and inventories property; completes electronic booking forms, index cards and other records.
• Interviews and classifies new inmates; assesses criminal history and capabilities and assigns cells; re‑classifies and re‑arranges housing as required by inmate behavior.
• Maintains inmate property, financial and corrections records; updates and maintains a variety of files, records, event logs, charts and other documents; distributes appropriate records and prepares reports as required.
• Answers phones and relays messages.
• Assists other Sheriff’s Office staff, County departments, and Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies as needed.
• Maintains the integrity, professionalism and ethical standards of the Sheriff’s Office by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed.
• Maintains confidentiality of non‑public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and one (1) year of satisfactory work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid North Dakota Driver’s License or equivalent.
• Pass a thorough background investigation and pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Complete the Corrections Officer basic course within one (1) year of hire.
• Ability to work in uniform during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift.

Pay

Pay rate starts at $30.08/hour and is based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave.
• Fully paid health, dental, and vision benefit plan for employees and dependents.
• Term life insurance of $25,000.
• 100% contribution toward retirement benefits through the ND Public Employees Retirement System.
• 12 paid holidays each year.