Rice County
Correctional Officer
SALARY
$21.05 - $27.37 Hourly
LOCATION
Faribault, MN
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
2018-01
DEPARTMENT
Sheriff's Office
OPENING DATE
01/02/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
SALARY
$21.05 - $27.37 Hourly
LOCATION
Faribault, MN
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
2018-01
DEPARTMENT
Sheriff's Office
OPENING DATE
01/02/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
Job Summary
- *FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17.
THE RICE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TO FILL ONE FEMALE CORRECTION OFFICE POSITION AND COMPILE AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR FUTURE MALE AND FEMALE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER OPENINGS.
The Correctional Officer performs activities that create and maintain a safe and secure environment for the residents of the Rice County Jail and Annex, staff, and general public who enter the jail facility. Generates essential data and records for courts, administration, local, state, and federal agencies. Examples of Duties
· Primary supervision of inmates in a linear and direct supervision facility.
· Exercise independent judgment in emergencies.
· Accurately query and process information using various computer systems.
· Maintain detailed and accurate jail log.
· Monitor compliance with rules and regulations governing work release inmates.
· Perform booking, receiving, and processing of all inmates for two facilities.
· Receive and record fees and monies.
· Maintain effective communication with the courts, community corrections, probation officers, lawyers, supervisors, main jail, and inmates.
· Assist general public with a variety of services.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED, training beyond high school that can be obtained in one year or less, and six months related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be 18 years of age or older. Valid driver's license required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Associates degree or higher in corrections, criminology, criminal justice, psychology, social work, sociology, or law enforcement. Previous correctional experience. Working knowledge of computer systems including MS Office, jail booking system (Mugshot), Portal 100, Indentix, CJIIN, Odyssey and video surveillance equipment. Bilingual in Spanish, Somali or Sign Language.
Supplemental Information
- SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Body searches and physical contact may be required with inmates.
HOURS: Rotating shift basis, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
UNION: CO Union – Grade 8
*For a complete job description please visit our website at www.co.rice.mn.us/job-descriptions and search Correctional Officer.
- Employer
- Rice County
- Phone
-
507-332-6100
- Website
- http://www.co.rice.mn.us
- Address
-
320 NW 3rd Street
Faribault, Minnesota, 55021
- Employer
- Rice County
- Phone
- 507-332-6100
- Website
- http://www.co.rice.mn.us
- Address
-
320 NW 3rd Street
Faribault, Minnesota, 55021
- Correctional Officer Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Answers to the Supplemental Questions must be supported by the "Education", "Work Experience" or "Skills" section of the job application. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.
- * QUESTION 2
- Questions 2-15 have been developed to help you to decide if you would be interested in becoming a corrections officer in Rice County. This document has statements that reflect job duties and tasks that Correctional Staff in Rice County are required to perform. Please read each statement and decide if you are "willing and able" to perform these tasks. Are you willing to work any shift or any day of the week, including weekends and holidays?
- * QUESTION 3
- Are you willing to work unscheduled, assigned overtime?
- * QUESTION 4
- Are you willing to work in a setting where vacations may be restricted based on staff availability?
- * QUESTION 5
- Are you willing to supply and maintain on file a current address and phone number where you can be reached during off-duty hours?
- * QUESTION 6
- Are you willing to write inmate/staff incident and investigation reports?
- * QUESTION 7
- Are you willing to give testimony in internal disciplinary hearings or in county court?
- * QUESTION 8
- Are you willing to follow Rice County's policies and Procedures including those that are created to maintain professional boundaries with inmates, their families and friends?
- * QUESTION 9
- Are you willing to transport inmates outside of the jail to court, medical appointments or to and from other jurisdictions?
- * QUESTION 10
- Are you able to set aside your personal prejudices and be fair in dealing with inmates regardless of their crime and/or backgrounds?
- * QUESTION 11
- Are you willing, if necessary, to use appropriate use of force to deal with potentially dangerous situations?
- * QUESTION 12
- Are you willing to wear the official uniform of the Rice County Sheriff's Department? This includes brown pants, uniform shirts, belt, approved footwear, uniform jacket and gear. Are you willing to conform if necessary to comply with the standard of a Rice County uniform?
- * QUESTION 13
- A correctional officer is key in the operation of a safe Jail. There are many decisions made by supervisors. Even if you do not agree with some of those decisions you are expected to enforce them. Is this something you can do?
- * QUESTION 14
- You must understand that policies are subject to change at any time, with or without notice. Are you able to conform to these changes?
- * QUESTION 15
- Employment at the Rice County Jail/Annex will include a 12 month probationary period. There is no contract nor should any agreement for employment be considered a contract. Do you agree with this?
- * QUESTION 16
- Do you have a valid driver's license?
- * QUESTION 17
- Did you graduate from high school or receive a GED?
- * QUESTION 18
- Are you at least 18 years of age?
- * QUESTION 19
- Do you have 6 months of training, work or volunteer experience or a combination of education and experience that is related to a correctional environment? (Example: experiences directly related to a jail, adult/juvenile detention center, state/federal prison setting, or a controlled facility/enviroment.)
- * QUESTION 20
- If you answered "No" to questions #19, please explain in detail how your training and/or experience meet the required qualifications for this position. Please include all education and relevant experience. If not applicable list NA.
- * QUESTION 21
- Please select your completed level of education by the closing date of the job posting.
- QUESTION 22
- If you have completed other related education not listed in question #21, please explain. (example: certificate of corrections training)
- * QUESTION 23
- Describe any relevant part-time, internship or volunteer correctional experience you have performed. Please be detailed in describing duties performed and length of time working or providing service. (If none list NA)
- * QUESTION 24
- Does your application describe at least 6 months of job experience in any of these areas: corrections in an adult or juvenile detention facility or a state or federal prison setting, including any educational internship for field study programs?
- * QUESTION 25
- Which best describes your work experience below Please select one. Your application under the Work Experience section must describe at least 1 year of job experience in the area you select.
- * QUESTION 26
- Describe your proficiency in speaking and understanding any or all of the below listed languages.
- * QUESTION 27
- Do you have experience with any related jail, corrections and/or LE programs listed below? Check all that apply.
- * QUESTION 28
- Which best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?
- * QUESTION 29
- Which certifications to you currently hold? (select one)
- * QUESTION 30
- Have you worked shift work, including evening and overnight hours?
- * QUESTION 31
- **At times Rice County may have a Correctional Officer on an extended leave for up to a year and we can backfill the vacancy with a temporary employee. Please select all answers that you are interested in for employment.**
- * Required Question