Correctional Officer – Female

Worthington, MN
Nobles County Sheriff

Salary: $22.78/hour

Position Summary:

The Correctional Officer carries out specific duties required for the safe and secure operations of the jail and secure movement of inmates to and from courts. The duties range from booking incoming inmates, transporting inmates to other jurisdictions, monitoring the jail through both visual and electronic means, and intervening and controlling emergency situations in the jail.

Essential Functions:

  • Works collaboratively with law enforcement personnel and staff from other agencies to efficiently and effectively complete the booking process; admits and orients new inmates, issues clothing, secures inmate property, informs and educates inmates on rules of conduct within the facility, and directs inmates to their living area;
  • Oversees and observes inmates’ behaviors, activities, and routines to ensure the safety of inmates and staff; documents and reports unusual behaviors as observed; monitors inmate activity by observing close circuit television camera; transports inmates to/from court, medical appointments, other approved activities, and other institutions;
  • Enforces security, rules of conduct and rules of the facility; disciplines or initiates corrective action with inmates as warranted; documents and reports all such incidents; subdues inmates during altercations and/or defends self and others; searches inmates as required;
  • Intervenes in emergency situations, including: fights, suicide attempts, medical problems, etc. by enforcing rules, following procedure, responding to calls for assistance, obtaining additional assistance, etc.; administers first aid and CPR as needed and authorized;
  • Distributes medication and carries out treatment as is prescribed and authorized; maintains and protects confidentiality of detailed records of such activity;
  • Performs extensive data entry for the purpose of facility daily record-keeping, logs and report writing relating to inmates and facility activities;
  • Coordinates, supervises and oversees inmate program activities specific to the inmate population needs and facility schedule;
  • May be assigned to perform duties such as, but not limited to: inmate programs, staff training, inmate classification, inmate Hearing Officer, health safety and maintenance inspections, lock inspection, policy review, threat groups and drug intelligence duty;
  • Maintains security as required; by monitoring inmate mail and telephone calls; searches visitors; supervises and instructs inmate workers in the operation of laundry equipment, stocking inventory, or grounds maintenance;

Requirements:

  • The job requires a high school diploma or GED with eligibility to obtain certification in CPR, Basic First Aid, Use of Force and Medical Distribution and achieve stated certifications after hire.
  • The job requires a valid driver’s license in order to carry out assignments.