Parole Officer jobs in Grand Forks, ND

**POSITION LOCATED IN Cavalier, ND***

THE PEMBINA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT IS TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR A FULL TIME CORRECTIONS OFFICER.

Essential Job Duties:

• Basic operation of the jail facility:
• Admit and release prisoners, to include searching inmates and property and making inventory of the personal property of the prisoners. Book and discharge inmates; issue clothing and supplies to new inmates. Classify incoming inmates and place them in proper cells. Ensure that inmates are checked on a routine and regular basis. Must maintain ability to complete all duties of a Correctional Officer.
• Records management:
•  Fingerprint and photograph inmates and type fingerprint cards. Complete all booking records during intake and release. Send paperwork to District Clerk of Court as required.
• Safety, well-being and security:
• Assist in jail safety and security procedures, including the control of weapons, contraband, keys, tools, all doors and other related safety and security precautions. Promote acceptable attitudes and behaviors of inmates to assist them in adjusting to a confinement setting. Deliver meals and assist in meal preparation. Disperse medication to prisoners as directed by medical professionals. Assist in the cleaning of the jail areas. Ensure that cells, facilities and grounds are kept sanitary.
• Any other duties as assigned:
•  Attend training sessions and meetings as required. Assure mandatory training hours are met to keep certification. Follow procedures and protocols during emergency situations such as an escape, fire, tornado or other threat, mass bookings, cell searches, etc.

APPLICANT MUST POSSESS EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION AND PEOPLE SKILLS, AND MUST BE ABLE TO MULTI-TASK AND INDEPENDENTLY DEAL WITH MULTIPLE SITUATIONS. COMPETANT COMPUTER SKILLS WILL ALSO BE NEEDED. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.

APPLICANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE AND POSSESS A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT. THE SELECTED APPLICANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO DRUG SCREENING, BACKGROUND, REFERENCE, CREDIT, AND DRIVER’S LICENSE CHECKS.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.