What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Officer position at Sherburne County, MN?

Salary : $33.56 - $37.82 Hourly

Location : Elk River 55330-1692, MN

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2025-01664 25Q1

Department : Jail

Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Job Summary

Corrections Officers are responsible for the control, observation and supervision of inmates to ensure the maintenance of security, operational rules and policies of the Sherburne County Jail.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

Oversee inmates during job assignments, meals, recreation, and visitation;
Conduct inmate security checks, conduct searches of inmates and building areas;
Explain inmate rules and maintain discipline;
Intervene in emergency situations such as fights, suicide attempts and medical emergencies;
Deliver inmate meals;
Administer medication and carry out treatment of medical issues including referring inmates to medical staff as necessary;
Secure inmate property;
Release inmates as appropriate;
Conduct head counts and supervise access;
Mitigate problems or disagreements between inmates;
Complete required forms and reports;
Assist with video visitation for inmates;
Occasional transportation of inmates;
Perform booking procedure when inmates arrive;
Develop and maintain respectful and cooperative working relationships;
Regular and reliable attendance according to the department's work schedule;
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Both the Corrections Officer I and Corrections Officer II positions require the following :

Valid MN driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Must have excellent verbal communication skills, ability to hear normal range of radio and speech, and ability to visually observe persons and conditions. Must have ability to work independently, maintain a calm and professional manner at all times, and have the ability to physically restrain inmates if necessary.

An individual must meet the minimum qualifications as stated below to qualify for either the Corrections Officer I or Corrections Officer II position :

CORRECTIONS OFFICER I :

High school diploma (or equivalent) and two years of full-time work experience in any occupation.

2024 Pay starts at $31.36 hour

CORRECTIONS OFFICER II :

One year experience as a Correctional Officer I; OR

Completion of two years of college or vocational technical course work in corrections, law enforcement, sociology, psychology or related social science field; OR

Four years experience in one of the following areas (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) :

Corrections, law enforcement or security

Active military duty with an honorable discharge

Social case work in a welfare agency or counseling in other types of organizations

Classroom teaching or instructing

Responsible rehabilitation work, e.g., in an alcoholic rehabilitation program

Supervised planned recreational activities or active participation in community action programs

Management or supervisory work in a business or other organization that included work flow and / or direct supervision of others

Persuasive sales work or commissioned sales work, other than taking and filing orders as in over-the-counter sales

2024 pay starts at $33.56 / hour

Note : Candidate will be hired as a Corrections Officer I or Corrections Officer II based off of interview, hiring process, and prior work experience. CO I can be promoted to a CO II after one year of service.

Note : If you are employed as a Correctional Officer with another agency, we may be able to offer a lateral move into a similar level of pay with necessary approval; this is done on a case-by-case basis and is not guaranteed for any candidate.

Supplemental Information

Work Eligibili ty :

Must be eligible to work in the United States. Any offer of employment will be contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, psychological examination, and background investigation.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Must be able to perform work typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. May involve lifting, carrying, pushing and / or pulling of heavy objects, materials and people (100 pounds).

Must be able to use fine motor skills to manipulate small items like handcuffs, keys, keyboards, and other equipment.

Work is performed in a correctional facility supervising inmates incarcerated for committing criminal activities ranging from minor to major offenses (up to and inclusive of maximum security inmates). This position encounters physically threatening situations requiring grappling with and / or subduing inmates.

This position includes situations where Corrections Officers may be expected to promptly respond to incidents in other parts of the facility with runs of up to and including three hundred yards or more.

Environmental conditions include exposure to disagreeable odors and unpleasant items (body odor, dirty clothing, human feces), hazardous chemicals, communicable diseases (T.B., hepatitis, AIDS), mentally unstable individuals and individuals under the influence of controlled substances.

Correction Officer selection pro cess :

Failure to successfully complete a step will disqualify your application and end the hiring process.

Initial Screening / Phone Interview

Averages 15-30 minutes

Oral interview

Averages 20-45 minutes

In-person or virtual offered

Background check including a criminal history check

Paperwork averages 1-5 hours to be completed accurately

Must be completed within 7-10 days of when candidate receives packet (HR will notify candidate of due date)

Background check process averages 2-6 weeks to be completed, once everything is turned in to the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office

Pre-employment physical / medical examination and drug test (time varies)

Psychological evaluation (time varies)

Interviews will be held approximately one day per week for the duration of this job posting. The entire hiring process typically averages between 60 and 70 days from beginning to end.

Upon job offer, candidates will be notified of shift and schedule they will be assigned to; candidates may not have a choice between options and will be required to work assignment.

Overview of shifts :

8-hour shifts :

6am - 230pm or 2pm - 1030pm

6 days working, 3 days off rotation

12-hour shifts :

630am - 630pm or 630pm - 630am

2 days working, 2 days off, 3 days working, 3 days off rotation

5 days working, 2 days off, 2 days working, 5 days off rotation

Sherburne County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including :

Medical (employee, employee spouse, employee child(ren), or family coverage). Monthly premiums for Employee only coverage are covered 100% by the county.

County Contributions to VEBA and HSA plans

Employer paid $25,000 Term Life Policy

Optional Benefits :

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Additional Supplemental Life Insurance for self, spouse and child(ren)

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care Reimbursement and / or Dependent Care Reimbursement Account)

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Care Insurance

Deferred Compensation Plan

Annual Paid Time Off accrual of 21 days to start, increasing up to a maximum of 33 days per year.

12 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

On-Site Well@Work Clinic available to Sherburne County Employees and Dependents covered under our plan.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Public Employees Retirement (PERA) :

Part-Time employees working less than 30 hours per week, Seasonal, Temporary and Interns are not eligible for benefits.

Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997)?

Veterans' Preference : Veterans preference points are awarded to qualified veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans and are added to the exam results. Points are awarded subject to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 197.455. YOU MUST SUPPLY A COPY OF YOUR DD214 (Member Copy 4). Disabled veterans must also supply a Summary of Benefits Letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or an equivalent letter from a service retirement board. Spouses applying for preference points must supply their marriage certificate, the veteran's DD214, and Summary of Benefits Letter from USDVAFL or death certificate. All required documentation must be received no later than 4 : 30 p.m. on the posted closing date. Are you applying for veteran's preference points?

YES - veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge - see MN Stat 197.447

YES - veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge and has a service connected disability

Yes - spouse of a veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge and has a service connected disability (the Veteran must also be qualified to apply for the position but their service connected disability restricts them from applying for or performing the job duties).

YES - spouse of a deceased veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge and had a service connected disability

I certify that I have read, understand, and meet the physical requirements for this position

You must have at least a high school diploma and two years of work experience in any occupation to qualify for this position. Do you meet those qualifications?

Upon hire, Corrections Officers are notified of the shift and schedule they will be assigned to. Shifts range from the day shift (6am-6 : 30pm), evening shift (2pm-10 : 30pm) and overnight shift (6 : 30pm-6 : 30am). This includes working holidays and weekends. Currently, new hires are typically assigned to the evening shift (2pm-10 : 30pm). I understand and am willing to be assigned to work a specific shift dependent upon the staffing needs of the jail. (Note : failure to select "YES" for this question will remove you from the recruitment process).

I affirm that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may disqualify me for consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Sherburne County for up to three years.

If, during or after your interview, Sherburne County determines that you have been convicted of a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony for which a jail sentence was or could have been imposed, you may be disqualified from this position by operation of law or county policy. I have read and understand this statement.

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