Pt Correctional Officer

Job Details

Job Location:

Morrison County Government Center - Little Falls, MN 56345, Position Type:
Part Time, Salary Range: $24.98 - $35.55 Hourly, Job Shift: Varies, Job Category:
Sheriff's Office, This position carries a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) since officers must at times provide same-gender supervision for inmates. Because of this requirement, we are currently accepting applications with a preference from women.

This position is responsible for providing security for the County Jail by controlling the entrances and exits to the outer and inner perimeter of the jail, to receive, search, process, discipline and release or secure as required all lawfully arrested or sentenced persons, to control and care for inmates assigned to the jail facility, to enforce rules and regulations, to maintain order, and to prevent escapes.

Internally – All Sheriff staff.

Externally – State/county/city entities and public.

N/A

• Supervises inmates, performs well-being checks, administers medication, searches cells and inmates, and enforces rules and regulations to ensure the security of assigned area and personnel.
• Books and releases inmates, screens inmates for behaviors, attitudes, and interests and records medical information.
• Ensures all paperwork has been completed.
• Prepares and maintains warrants, reports, logs, records, files, and other documents, and ensures informational accuracy and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Enters and modifies information in local, state, and national computer databases.
• Visually monitors jail inmate activities by utilizing multi-view camera system to ensure inmate safety and jail staff and to ensure inmates are adhering to the facility rules.
• Operates and performs specific functions from three specific stations: master control officer; roving officer; and booking officer. All three of these positions are rotated through on each shift by the officers on duty.

• Performs related work as required.
• Provides supervision to inmates as a sentence to service crew leader. (Not all correctional officers are STS crew leaders, but several are trained to be STS crew leaders).

Minimum Qualifications of

Education and Experience:

• Requires High School degree or GED.
• Ability to pass all position required background(s) and testing(s).

• Valid MN driver’s license.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Able to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• CPR/First aid training.
• Ability to be trained in defensive tactics and non-deadly force weapons.

The above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:

Exposed to:

24% or Less

25% - 49%

50%-74%

75% or more

Office environment

X

Sitting, standing

X

Walking, reaching, pulling

X

Typing/data entry

X

Talking, hearing

X

Close and distance vision

X

Heavy (Over 60 pounds of force)

X

Challenging or threatening behaviors

X

Hazardous physical conditions

X

Hazardous materials

X

Environmental

X

Work with high detail/deadlines

X