Detention Officer/s
Red Lake Regional Criminal Justice Complex
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Detention Officer/s
Red Lake Regional Criminal Justice Complex
Red Lake, MN 56671
(218) 679-4284
Open until filled
Primary Function:
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, salary is DOQ reporting to Detention Administrator.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties:
• Responsible for directing, coordinating and organization the day-to-day activities of inmates, according to department policies and procedures.
• Monitors and directs group and individual behavior among the inmates to prevent, control and resolve inmate problems and/or conflicts.
• Monitors and directs various inmate programs (i.e., recreation and visitation).
• Provides and summons assistance and aid for inmates while maintaining the safety and security of the facility.
• Dispenses authorized medications and administers first aide and CPR, when needed.
• Delivers meals, mail supplies, and provides other personal needs to the inmates.
• Maintains necessary financial records (i.e., cash accounts, bail, fines, etc.).
• Collects, maintains, and completes necessary records and reports (i.e., criminal history, medical screening, medication delivery, inmate activity, inmate property, fingerprints, photographs, visitors logs, incident and discipline reports, etc.) operating computer terminals effectively.
• Searches and observes inmates, visitors, vendors, trustees, and others to ensure security.
• Inspects all jail areas to ensure adherence to jail policies and procedures and ensures these aspects of jail operation(s) are maintained.
• Responsible for processing admissions and release of inmates.
• Escorts and/or transports inmates to and from their places of custody and confinement along with various activities within and outside the Detention facility.
• 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 and/or equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
• Must have the ability to comprehend, follow and enforce Detention services, policies and procedures.
• 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 (resumes w/ application) are accepted at Red Lake Human Resources Department - P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 - (218) 679-1847 or 679-1848 * (218) 679-4176 Fax * broy@redlakenation.org
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