Correctional Officer
Job in
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, 55199, USA
Listing for:
Ramsey County
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-02
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Correctional Officer 1-2
Introduction
The current vacancies are in the Sheriff's Office. The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department or County.
To maintain security and ensure the safety of residents and staff at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Facility and the Ramsey County Correctional Facility; to observe and monitor resident behavior and supervise and facilitate their daily living activities; to maintain ongoing communication with those confined; to enforce all rules, regulations, and policies of the facility; and, to perform related duties as assigned.
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Responsibilities
Oversee residents during job assignments, meals, recreation, extra duty, and visiting to ensure the security and safety of clients and staff; observe, monitor, record and report any unusual resident activity or behavior.Conduct security check of buildings and grounds to ensure that residents are securely confined.Conduct shakedowns, search residents, living quarters, and work areas for contraband or weapons.Converse regularly with residents to ensure an atmosphere of open staff/resident communication; provide information to residents on rules, regulations and various programs available at the facility.Enforce the prescribed disciplinary practice of the facility, report and react to rule violations, and apply appropriate measures.Intervene in emergency situations such as fights, suicide attempts or fires by applying first aid, enforcing rules, restraining residents, responding to calls for assistance, or by notifying proper authorities such as police, medical facilities, case workers or administration.Administer lifesaving practices when necessary, record and distribute medicines, and carry out treatments and all other orders of medical personnel.Admit and orientate new residents, issue clothing, secure their property, inform them of the rules and direct them to living areas and job assignments.Book, process, identify and release residents at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center.At the Ramsey County Correctional Facility assume the duties of specialty Correctional Officers relating to laundry, or kitchen, during scheduled or emergency absences.Assume responsibility of the facility in the absence of supervisory personnel in order to maintain the efficient operation of the facility.Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal state and local standards.Position requires the ability to work shift rotations to maintain minimum staffing requirements.Mandated overtime to ensure adequate staffing coverage and maintenance of safety for residents at all times.May staff the central control area in order to monitor and report on resident behavior and controls the flow or movement throughout the facility by operating a public address system and electronically controlled gates.(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this work and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15.
Job Task Analysis - Physical Demand or Environmental Exposure Checklists for Correctional Officers in Ramsey County.
Correctional Officer 1
Minimum Requirements - Education:
High School graduate or equivalent. - Experience:
Any combination of general work experience or post high school education that equals two years. - Substitution:
None. - Certifications/Licensure:
None.
Correctional Officer 2
Minimum Requirements - Education:
High School graduate or equivalent. - Experience:
Any combination of general work experience or post high school education that equals two years; and two additional years of experience as a Correctional Officer 1 (General Duty) or equivalent. - Substitution:
None. - Certifications/Licensure:
None. The examination process will consist of the…
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