Corrections Officer

Job Duties

Oversees the care, custody, and control of inmates by transporting and escorting individuals to and from various sites including courts and medical facilities.

Screens and assesses inmates’ behaviors, attitudes, and custody classifications upon intake and throughout incarceration.

Performs regular well-being checks and provides emergency first aid as necessary.

Conducts inmate and cell searches, vehicle inspections, and shakedowns to prevent and detect contraband and ensure safety.

Supervises inmate activities, enforces facility rules and regulations, and refers inmates to appropriate services or units.

Distributes meals, hygiene items, and ensures basic needs are met.

Maintains facility operations, including maintaining security systems, testing audio/video surveillance, and tracking inmate movement and visitation.

Reports maintenance and safety issues to appropriate departments and assists with facility upkeep, including refilling supplies and preparing cleaning equipment.

Completes booking and release procedures, including fingerprinting, documenting personal property, updating records, and coordinating with other agencies regarding court appearances or detainments.

Prepares, updates, and maintains a variety of records and reports, such as rosters, time sheets, booking forms, inventory logs, and daily activity reports.

Tracks and records community service hours worked by inmates participating in related programs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
• Additional certifications in CPR and First Aid may be required or provided upon hire

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations
• Knowledge of Court and Probation Rules and Regulations
• Ability to understand written and oral directions and instructions
• Ability to write legible reports and knowledge of the inmate handbook
• Ability to deal effectively with jail occupants, visitors, and other personnel
• Ability to perform duties and tasks, and to assign duties and tasks, in an effective, efficient and safe manner
• Thorough knowledge of the operations manual and emergency plan
• Thorough knowledge of the facilities entire floor plan, including camera and alarm locations
• Ability to identify persons with mental problems, and those who may be depressed and/or suicidal
• Ability to identify staff personnel by sight and voice, good communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with adverse persons and situations

Additional Information

• Shifts may vary and include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnights depending on facility staffing needs
• Must pass a physical examination, psychological examination and background check
• Must be able to perform the job with or without reasonable accommodations
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

• Kandiyohi County offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health, dental, vision, PERA retirement, 457(b) deferred compensation plan, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick/ESST leave
• Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis