Trainee Corrections Officer

About the role

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) seeks to fill multiple openings for Trainee Corrections Officers at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Faribault and Red Wing. This position is open to all qualified job seekers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety, security, and control of the correctional facility.
• Supervise incarcerated people to encourage positive behavior and prepare them for a successful transition into the community.
• Give and receive written and verbal information in a clear, understandable, accurate, timely, and dependable manner.
• Prepare for and respond to any unusual or emergency situations using the appropriate Incident Command System (ICS) procedures.
• Follow all agency and state policies and statutes.
• Support the DOC's vision, mission, values, goals, and initiatives.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old to work at an adult correctional facility, and at least 21 years old to work at a juvenile correctional facility (MCF-Red Wing).
• A high school diploma or GED.
• Pass a criminal history check, including probation, and be able to possess a firearm.
• One or more years of full-time work experience in ANY field, or two or more years of part-time (at least 20 hours per week) work experience in ANY field.
• Completion of an associate degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Law Enforcement, Psychology, Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or a Human Services related field with an emphasis in corrections/criminal justice.
• Completion of a bachelor's degree in ANY field from an accredited college/university.
• Honorable discharge from active military duty in any branch of the United States Armed Forces.
• Successful completion of an internship in a Minnesota Correctional Facility in a related security area.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old to work at an adult correctional facility, and at least 21 years old to work at a juvenile correctional facility (MCF-Red Wing).
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Pass a criminal history check, including probation, and be able to possess a firearm.
• One or more years of full-time work experience in ANY field, or two or more years of part-time (at least 20 hours per week) work experience in ANY field.
• Completion of an associate degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Law Enforcement, Psychology, Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or a Human Services related field with an emphasis in corrections/criminal justice.
• Completion of a bachelor's degree in ANY field from an accredited college/university.
• Honorable discharge from active military duty in any branch of the United States Armed Forces.
• Successful completion of an internship in a Minnesota Correctional Facility in a related security area.

SkillsAbility to operate and maintain equipment safely and efficiently.

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to handle stressful situations and emergencies.

Knowledge of incident command system (ICS).

Understanding of state and federal policies and statutes relevant to corrections.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years).
• Employer-paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.

Pay

• $29.61 per hour during the initial 6-week training academy (for new hires to the State of Minnesota).
• After successful completion of the 6-week training academy, Trainees will move to the Corrections Officer 1 classification and their pay will remain the same.

Schedule

• Day shift for the initial 6-week training academy.
• Shift will be assigned after the training academy.

Benefits

• Free parking at most locations.
• Workout facilities at most locations.

Contact

To learn more about this position, contact Kristen Hanson at kristen.hanson@state.mn.us or 651-361-7542.