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Correctional Officer
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Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, 58103, USA
Listed on 2026-03-04
Listing for:
Cass County Government
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
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Security
Security Guard
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We provide competitive pay of $55,261 annually, a $1,000 sign-on bonus, uniforms, and paid training! Our criminal justice team also receives fantastic benefits like:
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Optional spouse insurance
- Pension
- Vacation and sick time
- Optional overtime bonus pay
- Great job security
THE INS AND OUTS OF BECOMING A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
THE
SCHEDULE:
This position works 12-hour shifts for 12-14 days/month. You have a 3-day weekend every other week!
YOUR ROLE:
In this entry-level criminal justice position, you're vital to our jail's security and inmates' well-being. You're the backbone of our public safety operations, ensuring our facility remains secure and inmates are properly accounted for. Working closely with your team, you oversee inmate programs, recreational activities, and well-being checks. You watch for any issues and proactively resolve minor problems before they become disasters.
Attentively, you also manage booking and court processing. Every day provides new opportunities to learn and grow in criminal justice!
OUR REQUIREMENTS:
- Clean criminal history
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills
- Team spirit and ability to collaborate with others
- Heart for working with people with substance abuse or mental health issues
- Commitment to keeping your community safe
- Must be able to testify in court
- Must successfully pass a full background check, including criminal history and credit evaluation
- Must successfully pass psychological screening and assessment.
For over 150 years, Cass County has been serving the needs and protecting the interests of our residents. As the most populous county in North Dakota, we're proud to maintain an environment where people can live happy, healthy lives. With a sheriff's office that includes a jail, court security, and court services, as well as life-saving special projects like search and rescue and snowmobile patrol, our residents can trust us to keep them safe.
We offer excellent growth opportunities and the ability to make a positive difference. If you want to build a rewarding career giving back to your community, join us!
Make a positive difference as our entry-level Correctional Officer! Reach out today with our short initial application.
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