Correctional Officer 1-2

Basic Function

The current vacancies are the Sheriff's Department. The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department or County.

To maintain security and ensure the safety of residents and staff at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Facility; to observe and monitor resident behavior and supervise and facilitate their daily living activities; to maintain ongoing communication with those confined; to enforce all rules, regulations, and policies of the facility; and, to perform related duties as assigned.(This is the full performance level of this class series. It differs from Correctional Officer 1 in that the work involves the application of knowledge, skills and abilities gained through two years of experience.)

If an internal candidate is selected, salary will be set in accordance with the personnel rules (i.e., promotion, transfer, or voluntary reduction).

Examples of Work Performed

• Work Performance Test - Physical Demands or Environmental Exposure Checklists
• Oversee residents during job assignments, meals, recreation, extra duty, and visits to ensure the security and safety of residents, staff and visitors; observe, monitor, record and report any unusual resident activity or behavior.
• Conduct security checks of buildings and grounds to ensure that residents are securely confined.
• Conduct searches of residents including residents living quarters, and work areas for contraband or weapons.
• Converse regularly with residents to ensure an atmosphere of open staff/resident communication; provide information to residents on rules, regulations and various programs available at the facility.
• Enforce the prescribed disciplinary practice of the facility, report and react to rule violations, and apply appropriate measures.
• Intervene in emergency situations such as fights, suicide attempts or fires by applying first aid, enforcing rules, restraining residents, responding to calls for assistance, or by notifying proper authorities such as police, medical facilities, case workers, or administration.
• Administer lifesaving practices, when necessary, records and distributes medicine, and carries out treatments and orders of medical personnel.
• Book, process, identify and release residents at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center.
• Admit and orientate new residents, issue clothing, secure resident property, inform residents of the rules and direct them to living areas and job assignments.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Position requires the ability to work shift rotations to maintain minimum staffing requirements.
• Mandated overtime to ensure adequate staffing coverage and maintenance of safety for residents at all times.
• At the Ramsey County Correctional Facility assume the duties of specialty Correctional Officers related to laundry or kitchen, during scheduled or emergency absences.
• Assume responsibility of the facility in the absence of supervisory personnel in order to maintain the efficient operation of the facility.
• May staff the central control area to monitor and report resident behavior and control the flow of movement throughout the facility by operating the public address system and electronically controlled gates.

Minimum Qualifications

Correctional Officer 1 Minimum Qualifications

Exam/Screening Process Information

The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:

• Training and Experience Rating = 100%

• Background Investigation/ PREA Background
• Medical Evaluation/ Work Simulation
• Fingerprinting

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

. You will need to print this posting AND answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.

For further information regarding this posting, please contact Megan.Simmons@co.ramsey.mn.us

Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health, well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language. A summary of benefits is provided below. Detailed information is available for review at https://www.ramseycounty.us/employees/employee-open-enrollment-2025-benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • The County contributes a bargained percentage to the medical and dental monthly premium
  • Employees choose from four enrollment tiers: Single, Employee legally married spouse, Employee Child(ren), Family
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance – three plan options including a High Deductible Plan with a Health Saving Account offered. Earn up to $20/month in electronic gift cards for each enrolled employee or spouse for wellness activity
  • MetLife Dental Insurance – two plan options offered
  • VSP Vision Insurance – Advantage Plan offered

• Pre-tax Benefit Program
  • Pre-tax medical, dental, vision monthly premium deduction option
  • Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • County monthly contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees who elect the High Deductible medical plan

• Paid time off
  • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 12 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
  • 11 scheduled holidays and two floating holidays
  • Up to eight weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below
  • Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours)
  • Wellness incentive allows conversion of unused sick time to vacation or pay

• Retirement benefits
  • Pension - The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments
  • New employees become vested after three years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years
  • Deferred compensation - 457(b) account with employer match
  • Health Care Savings Plan - all benefits-eligible employees contribute 1% of gross regular salary to a Health Care Savings Plan account for eligible health care expenses after retirement. Interest accrues tax free. County provides a scheduled contribution after five years of participation

• Transit and parking
  • Fully funded Metropass.
  • Transportation/parking expenses reimbursement account

• Employee well-being
  • Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.
  • Wellness programming
  • Flexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions

• Life Insurance and Disability leave
  • County provided Basic Life coverage - 1x annual salary, minimum $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. Optional supplemental coverage available
  • Long-term Disability – County provided coverage replaces 40% of the employee’s lost income after six months of disability, subject to a $5,000 monthly maximum. Option to purchase an additional 20% income replacement up to $7,500 monthly maximum
  • Short-term Disability – option to purchase 60% income replacement coverage with 30, 60 or 90-day waiting period

• Career development
  • Tuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per year
  • Online professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development Center
  • County employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Employee resource groups – help employees build connections through common bonds with colleagues