What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Officer position at Nicollet County?
The purpose of the Correctional Officer position is to maintain an orderly, safe, and secure jail by enforcing established rules and regulations.
Responsibilities include:
- Performing intake procedures for incoming prisoners, including fingerprinting, photographing, recording personal belongings, and performing pat or body searches.
- Maintaining written logs, running criminal histories, updating inmate files, escorting prisoners to court, and transporting prisoners to other facilities.
- Supervising prisoner activities, providing commissary, serving inmate meals, and performing emergency first aid or treatment when required.
- Providing security for the courthouse staff, judges, defendants, and spectators; and assessing threats, removing disrupting individuals, and taking individuals into custody.
| DUTY | FREQUENCY | BAND/GRADE |
| Maintains the care, custody, and control of jail facility inmates which includes monitoring behavior to mitigate crime, escape attempts, and/or other related activities; conducts routine rounds; conducts random drug and alcohol tests; enforces facility regulations, policies, and procedures; escorts inmates around facility; and implements defensive tactics and physical restraint to maintain safety and security if necessary. | Daily 60% | B2 |
| Completes intake procedures on incoming prisoners, including fingerprinting, photographing, inputting of data into computer, recording personal belongings, performing pat or body searches and placement into security and sleeping areas. | Daily 20% | A1 |
| Responds to prisoner health complaints including providing first aid, distributing prescriptions and making medical appointments. | Daily 10% | B2 |
| Prepares and maintains a variety of statistical and operational reports, logs, assignments, and records. | Daily 5% | A1 |
| Completes release procedures including preparing release forms and returning personal property. | Daily 5% | A1 |
| Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. | As required | N/A |
Minimum Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED; and
- A valid Minnesota Driver’s License.
Candidates who are offered a position must pass an extensive background check, including a physical and psychological assessment.
Salary : $51,355 - $73,528