Correctional Officer​/Dispatcher

Correctional Officer/Dispatcher

Full time position available in the Jail. The Correctional Officer/Dispatcher is responsible for the communication between the public and the law enforcement officers, ambulances and fire departments. Provide courtroom security for Judge, court personnel, jury and all participants. Supervise inmates in accordance with established policies, regulations and procedures, observe conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes. This position is essential as required by the MN Department of Corrections.

Duties are interchangeable depending on department needs and requirements. Assigned tasks may vary from day to day.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• 1-2 years experience in customer service/secretarial/medical
• No felonies or gross misdemeanors
• Valid driver's license

Some Examples of Essential Duties

Correctional Officer

80% of Duties

• Must maintain Tazer and Use of Force certification.
• Must maintain CJIS, BCA, PREA, and CPR certification.
• Supervise, control, escort inmates, visitors, staff and vendors. Ensuring all movement including transports is authorized.
• Process person received including photos, fingerprints, searches, property storage, and booking information. Qualifies charges, perform initial medical assessment, collect medical information and personal history of inmates.
• Conduct random well-being observation checks at least once every 30 minutes & more frequently for special watch inmates; counting and recording prisoners in & out of facility.
• Process, coordinate, and disseminate all needs including but not limited to; medical issues, courts, programs, visitation, food, clothing, inmate requests and shelters.
• Supervise and direct inmates; enforcing rules, observe behaviors, and classify inmates based on behavior. Maintain and update records on inmates, including logs, incident, grievances, profile information and forms.
• Administer medication; including self-administered diabetic checks (Blood sugar and Insulin), other medical issues and treatment of inmates according to physician orders or dietary restrictions. Provide security for medical staff.
• Assist mental health staff in setting up visits with mental health staff, monitoring inmates on mental health watches. Ensures inmates are available for court appearances
• Provide court security by supervising inmates in court.
• Control all access to the jail and maintains jail keys.
• Prevent unauthorized persons from entering the facility and prevents escape of inmates.

15% of Duties

• Search inmates and their living quarters for contraband.
• Monitor inmate mail, texts, phone, and video calls.
• Operate all jail equipment properly (restraint chair, Taser, medical equipment, cell extraction suit, suicide prevention gowns)
• Inventory all security items, keys, tools, and equipment. Notify supervisor of any discrepancies.
• Process inmate releases, return of, medication, property and money upon release.
• Supervise Huber and STS (sentence to serve) performance
• Get inmates in touch with attorneys, clergy, etc.
• Urine tests for inmates on behalf of law enforcement, probation or courts.
• Collecting fees and payments;
  Huber, bail, etc.
• Collect, record and deposit arrested inmate's cash into the electronic kiosk during the intake process
• Perform minor maintenance and janitorial duties on a daily basis.
• Attend training on updated policies and practices pertaining to the Jail including Taser and use of force, or other topics as deemed necessary by administration
• Properly prepare reports and forms, file documents, operate telephones and computers
• Document major and minor rule violations and submit reports.

5% of Duties

• Respond to and assess emergency situations such as fights, suicide attempts, threats to staff, fire alarms, PREA, contraband recovery, medical situations, enforcing rules, restraining inmates and responding to calls for assistance.
• Document all facts of incidents by preparing reports on jail problems and discipline.
• Maintenance of oxygen and first responder medical equipment.
• Supervise inmate housekeeping and responsibilities in the jail units and inmate worker activities throughout the facility such as laundry and kitchen.
• Scheduling inmate jail time for sentencing and book and releases.
• Order supplies
• Check fire hazards and security locks
• Assist dispatch as needed.
• Performs related duties as required.

Bailiff duties for assigned staff

• Monitor the security metal detector before and during court. (Once court is in session bailiff must keep people out of courtroom until they go through security.)
• Check all areas for contraband and weapons:
  Hallways, conference rooms, bathrooms, law library. Ensure doors that should be locked are secure. Check all floors before court is in session.
• Troubleshoot technology issues on remote court accessed proceedings
• Perform sweeps of the courthouse- inside and out.
• Keep all people in courtroom secure and safe:
  Deter and prevent disruptions, and violence in the courtroom. Assess and respond appropriately to disruptive or…