Corrections / Bailiff Officer FT / PT

Corrections / Bailiff Officer FT / PT

Otter Tail County is creating eligibility lists for full-time and part-time Corrections / Bailiff Officer positions for current and future openings. The purpose of this position is to maintain order, safety, and security in a medium sized correctional facility within applicable rules, regulations, ordinances, and statutes. Maintain legal inmate and officer records, perform intake and release of inmates, supervise inmates, and perform bailiff officer duties in court.

Applicants who meet the minimum requirements for this position will be invited to take the REACT Exam for Correction Officers on October 20, 2025 from 1 : 00pm - 4 : 00pm. Supervises, coordinates, escorts, and advises incarcerated adults. Processes and disseminates all inmate needs including, but not limited to, medical issues, courts, programs, visitations, food, clothing, personal hygiene, and shelter. Books in inmates following established procedures to include medical and alcohol intake assessments, fingerprints, photographs and collects proper medical and demographic information. Conducts security searches on arrested or sentenced persons. Staffs the central control areas in order to monitor and report on inmate behavior, calls for assistance, and controls the flow of movement throughout the facility by operating electronically controlled doors, cameras, two-way radios, security elevators, and intercom equipment. Patrols facility by making rounds, conducting inmate counts, assessing inmate status, and making referrals as necessary. Maintains the integrity and security of the living units. Escorts and transports inmates. Performs court bailiff duties. Maintains documentation logs, reports, forms, ledgers for inmate accounts, fees, fines, and bail.

This job posting will establish an eligibility list for current and future openings for full-time and part-time Corrections / Bailiff Officer positions. The creation of this eligibility list will replace all prior eligibility lists for this classification. Applicants must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. A standard 12 month probationary period applies. The 2025 starting salary for the full-time position is $24.55 per hour, with advancement to $36.85 per hour. The 2025 starting salary for the part-time position is $28.23 per hour, with advancement to $42.38 per hour. The selection process will include an online employment application and REACT video test for all qualified applicants. Semi-finalists will be invited to an interview. Finalists will be required to pass a physical agility test, background investigation, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug screen prior to hire.