Correctional Officer - #258086

Kind of Work Prior experience in corrections, group homes or security may qualify candidates for higher starting wages up to $33.50/hr, dependent upon on years of paid verifiable experience. The St. Louis County Jail Division (located in Northern Minnesota) hires permanent full-time Correctional Officers. These positions entail shift work (meaning days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays). There are premiums for hours worked in the evening and night along with premiums for working on the contracted holidays. No prior training in corrections is necessary, we train all new hires in our own academy right in the jail. Routine work maintaining the security and safety of staff and inmates while in legal custody. St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas. Distinguishing Features of Work An employee in this class is responsible for monitoring and directing the day-to-day activities of the inmates, according to State and local policies and procedures. Duties include processing admissions and releases; maintaining security; directing inmates; assisting with medical services; documenting jail records; submitting reports as required; and operating computers and other electronic devices, fire and life safety equipment, security equipment and other jail related equipment as necessary. The employee is also responsible for the custody and care of the inmates while transporting them to and from their places of custody and confinement. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.