Correctional Officer / Dispatcher

Overview

This position will work mainly in the Dispatch Center. Full Time and Part time positions available in the Dispatch Center. A thorough background check will be done on all finalists.

Job Summary

The Correctional Officer / Dispatcher is responsible for the communication between the public and the law enforcement officers, ambulances and fire departments. Provide courtroom security for Judge, court personnel, jury and all participants. Supervise inmates in accordance with established policies, regulations and procedures, observe conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes. This position is essential as required by the MN Department of Corrections. Duties are interchangeable depending on department needs and requirements. Assigned tasks may vary from day to day.

Responsibilities

Dispatch — 80% of duties

• Operate computer, telephones, radio, doors, visitation system, and intercoms simultaneously.
• Must maintain CJIS, BCA, and CPR certification.
• Must maintain ProQA medical dispatch requirements and certifications.
• Maintains overall jail security, including key control.
• Answer emergent and non-emergent phone calls; and respond to duress alarms.
• Dispatch appropriate units to calls, including law enforcement, fire, and EMS.
• Accurately create and complete ICRs for report based calls.
• Provide pertinent pre-arrival information to all units.
• Receive findings from units on scene to determine need for additional resources.
• Dispatch additional resources via radio, phone, pagers, and teletype.
• Maintain LE and medical safety by performing timely status checks.
• Maintain RMS with accuracy and completeness.
• Prioritize calls.
• Direct and assist public.
• Monitor and control security interlocks and cameras building-wide and specific areas of the courthouse.
• Maintain and monitor communication with Jail staff including phone, radio, and intercom calls.
• Oversee persons entering and exiting the jail / jail lobby.
• Dispatch EMS services for their calls of service.
• Maintain computer log of all non-ICR information received.
• Enter, validate, and maintain restraining order and warrant files.
• Search Statewide Supervision site for criminal history and active supervision.
• Run Criminal Histories.
• Provide information / communication / data to Law Enforcement and other Law Enforcement personnel / agencies.
• Maintain cleanliness in the Dispatch Center.
• Daily pager tests.

Other duties

Other responsibilities

Correctional Officer — 80% of Duties

Other duties

Bailiff duties for assigned staff

Benefits

Full Time Benefits

Kanabec County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including : Group Health Insurance with VEBA Plan, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care), HSA Plan, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Group Hospital Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, PTO (vacation, sick, personal leave), 12 paid holidays, Health Care Savings Plan, Deferred Compensation Plans, Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA), and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

To view the available insurance and benefit options, visit here.

Part Time Benefits

Kanabec County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including : PTO (vacation, sick, personal leave), 12 paid holidays, Health Care Savings Plan, Deferred Compensation Plans, Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA), and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

To view the available insurance and benefit options, visit here.

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