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  • Correctional Officer

  • St. Louis County of Minnesota
  • Duluth, Minnesota 55806 United States View Map
Job Duties

The St. Louis County Jail Division (located in Northern Minnesota) hires permanent full-time Correctional Officers. These positions entail shift work (meaning days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays). There are premiums for hours worked in the evening and night along with premiums for working on the contracted holidays. No prior training in corrections is necessary; we train all new hires in our own academy right in the jail.

An employee in this class is responsible for monitoring and directing the day-to-day activities of the inmates, according to State and local policies and procedures. Duties include processing admissions and releases; maintaining security; directing inmates; assisting with medical services; documenting jail records; submitting reports as required; and operating computers and other electronic devices, fire and life safety equipment, security equipment and other jail related equipment as necessary.

Minimum Education Required

High school diploma or equivalent.

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Minimum Experience Required

0

Shift

Rotating

Number of Openings

1

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Compensation

$27.45 - $33.50 / Hourly

Postal Code

55811

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

CONT SLC-CO

Job Benefits

Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave

Paid Holidays

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Benefits

Deferred Compensation

Training and Advancement Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Wellness Program

Pet Insurance

Job Duties

The St. Louis County Jail Division (located in Northern Minnesota) hires permanent full-time Correctional Officers. These positions entail shift work (meaning days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays). There are premiums for hours worked in the evening and night along with premiums for working on the contracted holidays. No prior training in corrections is necessary; we train all new hires in our own academy right in the jail.

An employee in this class is responsible for monitoring and directing the day-to-day activities of the inmates, according to State and local policies and procedures. Duties include processing admissions and releases; maintaining security; directing inmates; assisting with medical services; documenting jail records; submitting reports as required; and operating computers and other electronic devices, fire and life safety equipment, security equipment and other jail related equipment as necessary.

Minimum Education Required

High school diploma or equivalent.

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Minimum Experience Required

0

Shift

Rotating

Number of Openings

1

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Compensation

$27.45 - $33.50 / Hourly

Postal Code

55811

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

CONT SLC-CO

Job Benefits

Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave

Paid Holidays

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Benefits

Deferred Compensation

Training and Advancement Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Wellness Program

Pet Insurance

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