Salary : $57,636.80 - $80,745.60 Annually
Location : Mankato, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-00143
Department: Sheriff's Office
Division: Jail
Opening Date: 12/29/2023
DESCRIPTION
Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Jail Administrator, this position is responsible for the professional administration and enforcement of all federal, state, and local laws as well as the provision of other law enforcement services to the public. The Correctional Officer works in a 24/7 direct supervision facility and is responsible for maintaining a secure jail facility, ensuring the safety and welfare of the inmates, performing jail bookings and releases, and organizing and supervising inmate activity. This position is also responsible for assuring preparation and service of medications, meals, collecting financial transactions, providing public relations information, and maintaining administration and facility records.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervise inmates by enforcing jail rules and carry out procedures as defined by state and Sheriff's Office policies which may include; supervising inmates in their daily activities, maintaining order, monitoring behavior, responding to and attempting to resolve inmate concerns/conflicts, responding to emergencies, monitoring inmate mail and phone calls, maintaining necessary logs and reports, and performing housekeeping and sanitation practices as necessary to ensure a safe facility.
2. Assist in the medical care of inmates.
3. Booking and releasing inmates by performing booking functions of new inmates
4. Maintain inmate records by entering inmate data into computer files and submits to proper agencies, maintains detailed record of all inmate activity, account purchases and deposits, medical needs, reports, and other documents to ensure that the inmate files are accurate.
5. Responds to emergencies situations utilizing necessary emergency equipment to ensure safety of inmates and staff.
6. Assures preparation and service of meals.
7. Collects, verifies, and records financial transactions. Maintains and records all deposits and withdrawals from inmate accounts.
8. Provides public relations and services. Conducts fingerprints of the general public, including the collection of fees. Provides public with assistance and inmate information. Conducts tours of the facility.
9. Aides in the training of new Correctional Officers.
10. Promotes a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
11. Interacts positively with internal and external customers. Communicates and interacts effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, customers, and other law enforcement agencies.
12. Performs the physical and mental demands of the position.
13. Attends work during regularly scheduled hours.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Completes warrant service reports.
2. Provides credible testimony in court. Attends and testifies in criminal and civil court proceedings. Represents the interests of the county, state, and federal government. Makes a verbal account for observations, actions, and findings while performing official duties.
3. Participates in professional staff development. Participates in training and education opportunities to maintain and improve proficiency. Attends and participates in professional organizations. Associates with agents and departments from other counties and states for collaboration.
4. Coordinates and provides assigned inmate transports. Transports inmates to Court, medical appointments, and other appointments as necessary.
5. Administers drug and alcohol tests to Blue Earth County inmates and other individuals necessary.
6. Provides security of inmate(s) at off-site facility. Maintain custody and control of inmates when confined to hospitals or other off-site facilities.
7. Performs other related functions as apparent or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in corrections, law enforcement, and/or probation field
• Fluent in understanding and speaking languages other than English such as: Spanish, Somali, Chinese, Sudanese, or Arabic.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must comply with all federal and state laws and organizational and departmental policies and regulations.
• Must satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug test, psychological evaluation, and background check.
• Must submit to fingerprinting through the FBI and MN BCA.
• Must not have been convicted of any felony.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the State of Minnesota.
• Must obtain and maintain required certifications to perform the essential functions as required.
• Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data is being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data is not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the not public data must be properly stored according to county policy and the Minnesota Statutes.

HOURS OF WORK
Involves a combination of 12-hour and 8-hour shifts, which under normal condition results in an 80-hour two week pay period. Full Time Correctional Officers bid for shifts by seniority. Day shifts are 5:00 am - 5:00 pm or Night shifts are 5:00 pm - 5:00 am. Regular hours will include every other weekend. Overtime and holiday hours may be required.
Two-week schedule example (one day assigned as 8-hour shift):
Week 1: work Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 2: work Wednesday, Thursday
Benefits Overview
MPA - Correctional Officer
The County of Blue Earth provides a comprehensive, balanced, competitive total compensation package. The County's benefit programs address both the immediate needs that you and your family may have, such as medical coverage or dependent care assistance, and your long-term needs, such as retirement savings. Benefits begin upon date of hire.
The following outlines County offered total compensation benefits. This document provides an overview and does not offer all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents and/or collective bargaining agreements, the plan documents will prevail.
Regular, Full-Time Employee
Wage/Salary Scale
Blue Earth County features a 12-Step Pay Plan. Our advertised salary ranges include all 12 Steps. A selected candidate will typically be offered Step 1 of the salary range. Additional salary considerations are subject to negotiation and dependent on skills and experience directly related to the position.
Shift Differential
A ninety-five cent ($.95) per hour shift differential will be provided for all hours worked between 5:00 pm. and 5:00 am. and 5:00 am. and 5:00 pm. on Saturday and Sunday.
Vacation Leave
Vacation accruals, utilization, and payouts are detailed in the collective bargaining agreement and/or the employee handbook. An additional eight hours shall be paid in lieu of Christmas Eve.
Blue Earth County Years of Service Bi-Weekly Accrual Rate
0 - 1 year - 3.23 hours
2 - 5 years - 3.85 hours
6 - 9 years - 4.77 hours
10 - 13 years - 5.69 hours
14 - 18 years - 6.62 hours
19 years - 7.54 hours

Sick Leave
Employees accrue sick leave at a rate of eight (8) hours for each full month of service.
Paid Holidays
Blue Earth County recognizes 11 (88 hours) paid holidays in lieu of holidays.
Health Insurance
Employees may choose from 3-health insurance plans and either single or family coverage. Insurance Rates (Monthly) - Effective: July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Plan 1: CMM $0 Deductible
Employee: Single - $120.40 / Family - $1,061.38
Employer: Single - $1,083.45 / Family - $2,476.55
Total Cost: Single - $1,203.85 / Family - $3,537.93
Plan 2: CMM $300 Deductible
Employee: Single - $0.92 / Family - $710.28
Employer: Single - $1,083.46 / Family - $2,476.54
Total Cost: Single - $1,084.38 / Family - $3,186.82
Plan 3: HDHP with HSA
Employee: Single - $0.00 / Family - $422.96
Employer: Single - $868.64 / Family - $2,129.83
Total Cost: Single - $868.64 / Family - $2,552.79
Blue Earth County contributes to a health savings account (HSA) when the employee elects the HDHP. Single coverage HSA contributions equal $1,500, and family coverage HSA contributions equal $3,000.
Life Insurance
Employees are provided with Term-Life Insurance at no cost to them:

• $20,000 term-life/$20,000 accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• After ten (10) years of continuous employment with Blue Earth County, the policy will increase to $35,000 term-life/$35,000 accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)

Retirement
The County and the employee contribute to the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) based on a percentage of the employee wage:
Correctional Plan
Employee: 5.83%
Employer: 8.75%

Voluntary Benefits Available

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Nice Healthcare
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Deferred Compensation (457b)
• Roth IRA
• 529 Educational Roth
• Supplemental Life
• AFLAC

01

The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters or Higher
• None of the above

03

Which of the following best describes the degree that you completed?

• Corrections
• Law Enforcement
• Criminal Justice
• My degree is in an area NOT listed above
• I have not completed a degree

04

Please list the specific degree that you completed.
05

Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience in a correctional setting such as a prison, jail, detention center, security hospital, or detox center?

• No experience
• Less than 6 months
• More than 6 months, but less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years, but less than 4 years
• More than 4 years, but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years, but less than 6 years
• More than 6 years, but less than 7 years
• More than 7 years, but less than 8 years
• More than 8 years, but less than 9 years
• More than 9 years, but less than 10 years
• 10 or more years

06

Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience overseeing the security of people and their well-being?

• No experience
• Less than 6 months
• More than 6 months, but less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years, but less than 4 years
• More than 4 years, but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years, but less than 6 years
• More than 6 years, but less than 7 years
• More than 7 years, but less than 8 years
• More than 8 years, but less than 9 years
• More than 9 years, but less than 10 years
• 10 or more years

07

Please select the languages you are fluent in understanding and speaking.

• English
• Spanish
• Somali
• Chinese
• Sudanese
• Arabbic
• Other

08

Which of the following areas have you received training or a certificate in? (Please select all that apply.)

• Self-Defense or Defensive tactics
• Restraints
• Taser
• First Aide
• CPR/AED
• None of the above

09

Describe how your background and experience align with the duties and responsibilities of this position.
10

Why do you want this position with Blue Earth County?
11

OTHER QUALIFICIATIONS: Describe any other special training you've completed or skills and experience you currently possess that you feel would make you the best-qualified person for this position.
12

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Blue Earth County conducts a background check for a position within the Sheriff's Department. If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not limited to: verification of employment and education records, identification verification, driver's license record and a criminal history?

• Yes
• No

13

The candidate hired for this position will likely work night shifts. Hours are 5 PM to 5 AM, 12-Hour shifts, every other weekend, and some Holidays. Training may occur during both day and night shifts. Could you commit to this working schedule??

• Yes
• No

Required Question