Correctional Officer

h2About the Department/h2pdiv style="text-align: left;"strong**FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICANTS AUGUST 18TH/strong/divstrongemspan style="color: black;"nbsp;/span/em/strongspan style="color: black;"The Correctional Officer performs activities that create and maintain a safe and secure environment for the residents of Rice County, and general public who enter the jail facility. nbsp;This position generates essential data and records for courts, administration, local, state and federal agencies.nbsp;/span/ph2Position Duties/h2pulliMaintains the security, safety and well-being of detainees in accordance with Minnesota Department of Corrections 2911 Rules Governing Adult Detention Facilities. Follow State Statutes and Constitutional Standards, Rice County Sheriff’s Office and Jail Divisions policies and procedures.liMaintains a detailed and accurate jail log electronically including but not limited to all detainee activities, court appearances, medical and dental appointments, medical problems, medication dispensed, meals ordered and received, and cell checks.nbsp;lispan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;"Maintains the shift communication log sharing detailed information including but limited to detainee statuses, unit status, detainee bookings and release, safety and security concerns. Receives and records various fees and monies./spannbsp;liMaintains open and effective communication with the courts, community corrections, probation officers, social workers, lawyers, supervisors, main jail, and detainees.nbsp;liPossesses an exceptional working knowledge of all necessary computer software programs.liMonitors compliance with the rules and regulations governing work release detainees.liPerforms Intake, Central Control, Internal Movement (Rover), and Housing officer tasks daily.liAssists the public with a variety of services.liTransports detainees to/from court, medical appointments, between jurisdictions and other approved activities.liPerforms other duties as assigned./ul/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2ppstronguMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/u:/strongnbsp; This position requires a high school diploma or GED, and training beyond high school that can be obtained in one year or less, and six months of related experience, or equivalent. A valid driver’s license is required./ppstronguPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/u:/strong Associate’s degree in law enforcement or previous correctional experience preferred./p/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pdivstronguSPECIAL CONDITIONS/u/strongstrong:nbsp;/strongBody searches and physical contact may be required with detainees.brbrstronguHOURS:/u/strong Rotating shift basis, 24 hours per day, 7 days per weekbrbrstronguUNION:/u/strongnbsp; CO Union – Grade 10/div/p