Trainee Corrections Officer

About the role

The Minnesota Department of Corrections seeks to fill multiple openings for Trainee Corrections Officers at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in St. Cloud. This position is open to all qualified job seekers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety, security, and control of the correctional facility.
• Serve as a supervisor, encouraging positive behavior and preparing incarcerated individuals for successful release.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Operate and maintain equipment safely and efficiently.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and unusual situations using the Incident Command System (ICS).
• Comply with all agency and state policies and statutes.
• Support the DOC's vision, mission, values, goals, and initiatives.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old for adult facilities, and at least 21 years old for juvenile facilities.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• Pass a criminal history check, including probation completion.
• Ability to possess a firearm and possibly obtain a permit.
• A valid driver's license.
• One or more years of full-time work experience in any field, or two or more years of part-time work experience, or an associate or bachelor's degree in a related field, or honorable discharge from military service, or completion of an internship in a Minnesota Correctional Facility.

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum qualifications as outlined above.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment safely.
• Knowledge of Incident Command System (ICS).
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Flexible retirement options.
• Health, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, dental, and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• Parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.

Pay

$29.61 per hour during the initial 6-week training academy, transitioning to $61,826 annually after successful completion of the academy.

Schedule

Day shift for the initial 6-week training academy, followed by a shift assignment based on the Minnesota Correctional Facility where you work.

Benefits

• Shift differential.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Annual leave.
• Retirement plan.
• Health, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, dental, and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• Parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.