Jail Administrator

Jail Administrator at Kandiyohi County, MN summary :

The Jail Administrator manages daily operations, personnel, and budgets of the Kandiyohi County Jail, ensuring security, safety, and compliance with laws. They develop policies, coordinate with law enforcement and judicial partners, and oversee staff training and performance. The role acts as second-in-command to the Sheriff and is responsible for maintaining a secure and efficient correctional facility environment.

Salary : $88,784.00 - $124,196.00 Annually

Location : Willmar, MN

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number :

Department : Law Enforcement

Division : County Jail

Opening Date : 08 / 12 / 2025

Closing Date : 8 / 26 / 2025 4 : 30 PM Central

Description

The Captain / Jail Administrator is an administrative and supervisory position, acting as the second assistant to the Sheriff. This position takes command of the Sheriff's Office in the absence of the Sheriff and Chief Deputy. The primary responsibility is to manage and oversee the operations of the Kandiyohi County Jail, ensuring safety, security, and compliance with all standards and constitutional requirements. The Captain / Jail Administrator is tasked with developing and recommending policies, procedures, and operational strategies for the jail. This role also involves coordination with criminal justice system partners, managing personnel, budget recommendations, and ensuring training and performance standards are met.

Job Duties

• Administrative Oversight :

Serve as the second assistant to the Sheriff, taking command in their absence.

Supervise jail personnel across all shifts and ensure that staffing levels meet operational needs.

Assist in developing and managing the jail's budget, ensuring operations are within budgetary constraints.

Serve as a liaison between jail personnel and other law enforcement, judicial, and service providers.

Oversee the safety and security of all inmates, staff, and visitors within the jail facility.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Sheriff or designated authority.

Qualifications

Associate's Degree.

Strong knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to correctional facilities.

Ability to perform manual tasks requiring coordination, strength, and dexterity, including lifting and moving objects up to 75 pounds.

Supplemental Information

Kandiyohi County offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health, dental, vision, PERA retirement, 457(b) deferred compensation plan, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick / ESST leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

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Do you have an Associate's degree?

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Do you have a current Minnesota Peace Officer license or are you eligible to be licensed in Minnesota?

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Do you have at least two years of supervisory experience in law enforcement at the Sergeant level or higher?

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Do you have experience in policy development or implementing operational procedures in a correctional or law enforcement setting?

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Do you have experience managing a budget, including recommending budget adjustments and managing resources within budgetary constraints?

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Do you have experience working with law enforcement, judicial, or service provider partners in a correctional environment?

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Do you have a strong knowledge of state, federal, and constitutional laws regarding inmate rights and correctional facility operations?

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Are you proficient in administrative tasks such as report writing, policy development, and overseeing training programs?

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Are you able to perform all physical requirements of the position, including lifting up to 75 pounds and performing tasks that require physical exertion (standing, walking, etc.) with or without reasonable accommodation?

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If you answered "Yes" to being a Veteran, please indicate whether you would like to claim Veteran's Preference Points :

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If you selected "Yes" to the question above, please upload a copy of your DD214 as an attachment to this application. By initialing below, you confirm that you have uploaded this document.

Required Question

Keywords :

Jail management, Correctional facility operations, Law enforcement supervision, Inmate safety, Policy development, Personnel management, Budget oversight, Criminal justice coordination, Training and compliance, Security oversight