CONTROL OFFICER - RED LAKE REGIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMPLEX

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

CONTROL OFFICER

RED LAKE REGIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMPLEX

Open: December 3, 2015

Closing Date: December 17, 2015 @ 3:00 p.m.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Responsible for the overall maintenance of surveillance and security for the Red Lake Detention Facility, staff and inmates, as well as, exercising independent and sound judgment in ensuring a secure and orderly Detention Facility. Full-time position with benefits, reports to Detention Administrator. Salary; DOQ.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Monitors overall Security System operation to ensure safety and security of personnel, inmates and property.

• Exercise independent and sound judgment in crisis situations.

• Provides and summons assistance and/or aid for inmates and personnel when situations arise.

• Performs work assignments on a rotating shift schedule.

• Maintains daily documentation of activities of the facility.

• Ability to operate a computer terminal and perform data entry.

• Performs assignments of inmate admission, classification and release processes.

• Performs escorts and/or transports of inmates to and from various activities within and outside the jail when needed.

• Must also participate and complete all in-service training provided.

• Must complete the Correctional Officer's Training Program in Artesia, New Mexico.

• Ability to multi-task instantaneously.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

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

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

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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

• Possess a valid Minnesota driver's license and provide proof of a clean driving record.

• 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.

TO APPLY: Applications and copies of certificates/diplomas are being accepted at the Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 Phone (218) 679-1847.