Correctional Officer jobs in Minneapolis, MN

JOB SPECIFICS

Experience based consideration for experienced Correctional Officers is available!

Our Correctional Officers take great pride in wearing the uniform and badge of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

As a Correctional Officer with Washington County Sheriff’s Office your daily routine will never be boring. At WCJ, our Correctional Officers are focused on maintaining peace, security, and safety within the Washington County Jail. They train extensively in mental health crisis intervention and can remain calm, confident and security- minded in the most adverse and stressful situations. Additionally, our Correctional Officers enforce facility rules and maintain order, directly supervise the daily activities of inmates, search for contraband and weapons, complete facility inspections, and write reports on inmate conduct and behaviors. Our Correctional Officers take great pride in wearing the uniform and badge of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
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DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Possess a bachelor's degree (or higher) in any field of study
• Possess an associate's degree in corrections, law enforcement, psychology, sociology, or criminology
• One (1) year paid experience in corrections, law enforcement, mental health unit/psychiatric unit/behavioral health unit, or emergency medical services
• Two (2) or more years of paid experience in the U.S. Armed Services
• Three (3) or more years of paid experience in the security services field

• Days 6:30 am - 3:00 pm (0630-1500)
• Afternoons - 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm (1430-2300)
• Nights - 10:30 pm - 7:00 am (2230-0700)

PUBLIC SAFETY RETENTION PAYMENTS

JOB SUMMARY

The Correctional Officer is responsible for the safety and security of incarcerated persons in the County jail. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed through observation, discussion and evaluation of results attained.

EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The work is performed in a secure jail and involves supervising inmates incarcerated for criminal activities ranging from misdemeanor to felony offenses. This position frequently encounters verbal or physical posturing or intimidating behavior with an on-going threat of the situation becoming physical and which may require the physical restraint of inmates. There may be exposure to disagreeable odors (body odors, dirty clothes), body fluids, hazardous chemicals, communicable diseases, mentally unstable individuals and individuals under the influence of controlled substances. Since the job is a 24/7/365 position, there may be occasional needs to alter normal work times to provide continuity of adequate staffing.

Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.

This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.

Washington County offers a comprehensive benefit package including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.