Civilian Corrections Officer

Job Description :

Job information Civilian Corrections Officer from the Company Wright County Minnesota , this latest Civilian Corrections Officer job vacancy is located in the city Buffalo, MN located in the country United States . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate Bachelor Degree

Job Responsibility :

General Definition of Work NEW STARTING WAGE OF $31.00 / HOUR This position works all shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays. WRIGHT COUNTY IS ESTABLISHING AN ELIGIBILITY LIST TO FILL CURRENT AND FUTURE JOB VACANCIES. Performs intermediate technical work conducting activities that create and maintain a safe and secure environment for the residents of the County Jail, staff, and general public who enter the jail facility in accordance with County Jail policies and procedures and Minnesota statutes. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Corrections Sergeant.

Essential Functions To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs booking, receiving, and processing of inmates.
• Performs inmate release activities.
• Supervises all inmate activities / movement while staying alert to any potential security risks, disruptions, security breaches, and unusual behavior; maintains order within the unit assigned, ensuring rules are followed and inmates are safe.
• Ensures overall facility security by monitoring, conducting various checks, operating security control equipment, and responding appropriately.
• Maintains electronic and paper records including daily logs of jail activities, medical services and fees, written reports, and bail bond records; enters information into appropriate databases and systems.
• Responds to emergency situations within the jail such as fights, disturbances, medical situations, fire alarms, and other emergency calls and directs inmates, visitors, and other staff; provides backup to other correctional and patrol officers in critical incidents.
• Administers jail visitor procedures; assists the public by providing information and answering questions; identifies, searches, and runs warrant checks on inmate visitors; accepts bail bonds and ensures that bondsmen are on the State approved list.
• Assists in providing training to new Civilian Corrections Officers.
• Performs other duties and activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Associates / Technical degree or two years of full-time work experience in a related field, such as security, military service, Case Manager / supervisor in a social / community service setting, in-person customer service / direct sales, etc., or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to pass medical evaluation, physical assessment screening, psychological evaluation, and background investigation. Completion of the FTO Program is required (including First Aid / CPR) within six months of employment. A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is also required upon hire.

Physical Requirements This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, lifting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling and pushing or pulling.

Wright County offers an exceptional benefit package including vacation, sick leave and holiday pay. Also included in this benefit package is health, preventative dental and life insurance; medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts (Section 125 Plan); deferred compensation plan and Public Employees Retirement (pension). Wright County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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