BECKER COUNTY

Correctional Officer

BECKER COUNTY Detroit Lakes, MN

Job Summary

Carries out established jail procedures and activities in a manner which will ensure the security and wellbeing of the inmates.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma, or the equivalent;
  • Valid Driver's license
  • First Aid and Emergency Medical skills or ability to receive within six months of employment
  • Proficient recordkeeping, computer data entry, and office equipment skills

Examples of Duties

  • Inmate medication management
  • Administration of CPR/First aid to inmates as necessary
  • Monitoring of inmates overall well-being, including mental health
  • Safety and security of inmate and other personnel (Ex: while in court, visiting with doctors, attending church services, ect..)
  • Perform/assist with booking procedures of inmates
  • Monitoring of jail facility and inmates providing a clean, safe, and secure environment

Hours: 40 hours/week

Compensation And Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $21.57-$27.90 per hour, depending on experience. This position is eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits, including state pension plan, vacation time, sick time, personal and holiday leave time in accordance with their specific union contract. In addition, the position is eligible for the County's cafeteria health plan, consisting of three health plans and carrier options; Dental, Vision, and Life insurance; Health Savings and Flexible Spending accounts; Long-term and Short-Term Disability; Supplemental Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness plans; and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The County contributes monthly health benefits to aide in the rising of insurance costs with the contribution rate evaluated annually. Additionally, employees have the option to take part of this $749.14 contribution as cash in lieu of benefits.

Application and Selection Process

This position closes 11:59 pm, Saturday, July 20, 2024. First Review of applications will be July 8, 2024. Apply online at the Becker County website: Click Here. For more information, please contact Becker County's Human Resources department: (218) 846-7309.

BECKER COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Other, Information Technology, and Management
  • Industries

    Government Administration

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