DETENTION OFFICER - RED LAKE REGIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMPLEX

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

DETENTION OFFICER

RED LAKE REGIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMPLEX

Open: February 23, 2015

Closing: March 6, 2015 @ 3:00 p.m.

Summary:

To be responsible for routine correctional work involving detention, correction duties, and transportation of prisoners and others in legal custody. Full-time position with benefits, starting salary $10.00 hourly, increase to $12.00 hourly after 90-day probationary period, reports to Detention Administrator.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties:

• Responsible for directing, coordinating, and organizing the day-to-day activities of inmates, according to department policies and procedures.

• Monitor and direct group and individual behavior among the inmates to prevent, control, and resolve inmate problems and/or conflicts.

• Monitor and direct various inmate programs (i.e., recreation time, visitations, etc.).

• Provides and summons assistance and aid for inmates while maintaining the safety and security of the facility.

• Dispenses authorized medications and administers first aid and CPR, when necessary.

• Delivers meals, mail supplies, and provides other personal needs to the inmates.

• Maintains necessary financial records (i.e., cash accounts, bail, fines, etc.).

• Collect, maintain, and complete necessary records and reports (i.e., criminal history, medical screening, medication delivery, inmate activity, inmate property, fingerprints, photographs, visitors log, incident and discipline reports, etc.) operating computer terminals effectively.

• Search and observe inmates, visitors, vendors, trustees, and other to ensure these aspects of jail operation(s) are maintained.

• Responsible for processing admissions and releases of inmates.

• Escorts and/or transports inmates to and from their places of custody and confinement along with various activities within and outside of the Detention Center.

• Performs work assignments on a rotating shift as scheduled.

• Acts as a Police Officer in emergency situations such as riots, civil disobedience, natural disasters, and other situations as determined by the Director of Public Safety.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate is required.

• Must have the ability to comprehend, follow, and enforce Detention services, policies, and procedures.

• Familiarity with the Data Privacy Act and be of Familiarity with the Data Privacy Act and be of high stable character with the proven ability to maintain strict standards of behavior and confidentiality.

• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with people of varied economic, educational, and cultural backgrounds.

• Must have ability to ensure the inmates welfare, health and rights, and to maintain order and humanitarian conditions within the facility.

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and written form and to understand and effectively execute oral or written instructions.

• Must pass a criminal records background check, without any felony convictions and must never have been convicted of domestic violence.

• Possess a valid Minnesota Drivers License and provide proof of a clean driving record.

• Knowledgeable in the use of self-defense and physical confrontation skills.

• Agree to maintain a drug-free workplace and submit to employee drug testing.

• Physically capable of handling job requirements and working long hours when needed.

• Must be able to complete required corrections training.

To Apply: Applications, supplementary questionnaire, and copies of certificates are accepted at Red Lake Human Resources Department - P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 - (218) 679-1847 * (218) 679-4176 Fax *.