2025 Correctional Officer Hiring List

Salary : $52,130.00 - $78,196.00 Annually

Location : Brainerd, MN

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-00001

Department : County Sheriff

Division : Jail

Opening Date : 01 / 06 / 2025

Closing Date : 9 / 30 / 2025 4 : 30 PM Central

Position Objective

FEMALE APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

This is a continuous posting and applications will be reviewed in batches based on the date the application was submitted. Once a batch has completed the process the next batch will then be reviewed. This may result in a delay of receiving updates on your application. You may contact Human Resource at 218-822-7030 or by email at hr@crowwing.us for status updates.

Highlights :

• Mostly 12 hour shifts : 6am - 6pm or 6pm - 6am
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• On the job training
• Rotating 3 day weekends
• Uniform and Equipment provided upon completion of Training
• Annual Uniform Allowance

To maintain security and ensure the safety of inmates and staff at the Crow Wing County Jail; to observe and monitor inmate behavior and supervise and facilitate their daily living activities; to maintain ongoing communication with those confined; to enforce all rules, regulations, and policies of the facility; and, to perform related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Attends classes, courses, seminars, workshops and participates in on-the-job training.

Master Control : Operates master control system (jail, security doors) which allows law enforcement personnel to bring prisoners into the jail and allows other jail facility employees to safely transition inmates through the jail without jeopardizing security of the facility. Operates numerous security monitoring systems (audio and visual) to maintain the security of the jail facility. Responsible for incoming and outgoing phone calls, monitoring of inmates movement from one area to another, knowing where all other jail facility employees are within the security area of the jail. Coordinates and monitors any emergency response to the facility.

ACCOUNTABILITES SHARED BY ALL EMPLOYEES :

Minimum Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications

This summary is intended for general information purposes and does not represent the legal description of our benefit package. The summary plan descriptions, Crow Wing County personnel manual, or applicable labor contract contains more complete information and will prevail in the event of a discrepancy.

Compensation

The county strives to be a market competitive employer with compensation rates that are externally competitive and internally equitable. Compensation rates are governed by the county pay matrix and applicable labor contract. Information regarding the county pay programs is available in the Human Resource Department.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

PTO benefit accrues at the rate of 21 days per year for the first 3 years for regular full-time staff and is pro-rated for regular part-time staff.

Holidays

The 12 calendar holidays that are observed by Crow Wing County are as follows : New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday following, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Health Insurance

Regular full-time employees and their dependents are eligible for group health insurance coverage, administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield. Eligibility begins on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Regular part-time employees regularly scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis.

Dental Insurance

Delta dental benefit is available to those participating in a health insurance plan. Calendar year annual maximum of $1000 per person.

Life Insurance

Regular full-time employees shall be provided a term life insurance policy of $50,000. Optional life insurance is available at the employee's expense.

Short-Term Disability

Regular full-time and part-time staff regularly scheduled at least 30 hours per week are eligible for short-term disability following 6 months of qualifying employment. Short-term disability payments begin on the first day following 14 consecutive calendar days of absence attributable to a qualifying disability. The plan provides income replacement of up to 50% of regular pay subject to a maximum limit of $1,000 per week.

Long-Term Disability

Regular full-time and part-time staff regularly scheduled at least 30 hours per week are eligible. Long term disability pays 50% of salary up to a maximum of $4,000 per month beginning on day 91 of total disability. The maximum benefits duration is up to the social security normal retirement date.

Retirement Plan

Retirement benefits are provided through the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA). For more information on PERA visit their at

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Which best describes your highest level of education?

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Do you have at least two years of continuous work experience, where you had the ability to use interpersonal skills and service skills?

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Check all software in which you have experience :

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Do you have experience, either paid or unpaid, in a secure correctional facility, direct supervision facility, or behavioral health facility, within the last 5 years? If yes, please describe your experience. If not, type "none" in the space provided.

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Describe any other special training you have completed or skills and experience you currently possess that you would feel would make you the best qualified person for this position.

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I verify that all of my responses to the supplemental questions are true and accurate. I understand that if my supporting documentation and / or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the supplemental questions that I may no longer be considered for the position.

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