Detention Officer

DETENTION OFFICER

RED LAKE NATION TRIBAL COURTS

Open Until filled.

Responsible for routine correctional work involving; correctional duties, transportation of prisoner and others that is in legal custody. Reports to Administrator, Full-time position with benefits, Salary; $18.00 hourly.

• Responsible for directing, coordinating, and organizing the day-to-day activities of inmates, according to department policies and procedures
• Monitor and direct group and individuals behavior among the inmates to prevent, control, and resolve inmate problems and/or conflicts
• Monitor and direct various inmate programs (i.e., recreation time, visitations, library time, etc.)
• Provides and summons assistance and aid for inmates while maintaining the safety and security of the facility
• Dispenses authorized medications and administers first aid and CPR, when necessary
• Delivers meals, mail and provides other personal needs to the inmates
• Maintains and secures necessary financial records (i.e., cash accounts, bail, fines, etc.)
• Collects, maintains, all necessary records and reports. (i.e., medical screening, medication delivery, inmate activity, inmate property, fingerprints, photographs, visitors log, incident and discipline reports, etc.)
• Searches and observes inmates, visitors, vendors, trustees, and other to ensure these aspects of jail operation(s) are maintained
• Must participate and complete all in-service training provided
• Responsible for processing admissions and releases of inmates
• Escorts and/or transports inmates to and from their places of custody and confinement along with various activities within and outside of the Detention Center
• Performs work assignments on a rotating shift as scheduled
• Must be able to handle and control any emergency situations such as riots, civil disobedience, natural disasters, and other situations as arise
• Performs other duties as assigned

• GED or High School Diploma required
• Must have the ability to comprehend, follow, and enforce Detention services, policies, and procedures
• Familiarity with the Data Privacy Act and be of high stable character with the proven ability to maintain strict standards of behavior and confidentiality
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with people of varied economic, educational, and cultural backgrounds
• Must have ability to ensure the inmates welfare, health and rights, and to maintain order and humanitarian conditions within the facility
• Must have ability to communicate effectively orally and written form and to understand and effectively execute oral or written instructions
• Must pass a criminal records background check, without any felony convictions and must never have been convicted of domestic violence
• Possess a valid Minnesota Driver's License and provide proof of a clean driving record
• Knowledgeable in the use of self-defense and physical confrontation skills
• Agree to maintain a drug-free workplace and submit to employee drug testing
• Physically capable of handling job requirements and working long hours when needed
• Must be able to attend and complete the Basic Correctional Officer's Training Program in Artesia, New Mexico

Applications and copies of certificates/diplomas are accepted at Government Center – Human Resources Department, PO Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 -- Phone .