Job Description

Salary: $23.20 - $32.16 Hourly

Location : Bemidji, MN

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 202400067

Department: Sheriff

Division: Jail

Opening Date: 06/12/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

The Position


Beltrami County is creating an eligibility list for the position of Corrections Officer and Corrections Officer I (Training Program). There are currently multiple openings with both full-time and part-time schedules available which are considered permanent, benefited positions. The successful full-time applicants will work seven (7) twelve (12) hour shifts in a two week period. The successful part-time applicants will work an average of 40 hours per week.

Corrections Officer I (Training Program) candidates will participate in an extensive training program designed to qualify them for the position of Corrections Officer upon the successful completion of the training and one year of employment.

Performs intermediate protective service and human support work overseeing care and security of inmates at the Beltrami County Jail, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Corrections Sergeant.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience
Minimum requirements are:

Corrections Officer : Salary Range $24.58 - $32.16 hourly

• Two years of post-secondary education in any discipline and
• Valid Driver's License

Or

Corrections Officer I (Training Program) : Salary Range $23.20 - $30.28 hourly

• High School Diploma or GED and
• Two years of full-time work experience in any occupation and
• Valid Driver's License

Job offer contingent upon successfully passing a background check, drug screening, psychological exam and physical.

Essential Functions & Requirements

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions
Responsible for the control and supervision of inmates; safeguards inmates; ensure inmates are accounted for; solves disagreements; enforces jail rules; disciplines inmates; conducts daily and random inspections of housing.
Assists inmates with medical needs; accounts for and provides prescribed medications; monitors various medical conditions for status; assesses medical situations for emergency status; provides first aid.
Maintains jail security; responds to inmate questions and concerns; opens and closes doors electronically; monitors multiple cameras; assists public in non-secure areas; monitor inmate programs; listen to and respond to radio traffic verify meal counts and supervise meal distribution; assist in transporting inmates to other facilities.

Completes booking process; searches inmates for weapons and contraband upon admittance; open and manage inmate financial accounts; fingerprint; release inmates as directed.

Performs as Field Training Officer; assists in training new hires; report on progress of trainees; assists in update of field training modules.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General knowledge of the security, rules, regulations and procedures of the institution; general knowledge of the practices related to the supervision and care of inmates; general knowledge of jail medical protocols; general knowledge of the use of law enforcement equipment, and jail monitoring equipment; general knowledge of standard and specialized software; ability to enforce institutional rules firmly and fairly; ability to detect potential behavior problems of inmates; ability to detect the early symptoms of common health problems; ability to exercise tact and judgment in handling visitors of the court and in maintaining the behavior of inmates; ability to carry out oral and written directions accurately; ability to supervise the activities of large groups of inmates; ability to prepare records and reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, inmates and the general public.


Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, frequently requires sitting and occasionally requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work requires close vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Supplemental Information

Special Requirements

First Aid / CPR / AED / Oxygen Delivery certification required within six months of hire.

On-going training in first aid, Taser / OC / Defensive Tactics emergency procedures, health policy, and OSHA / Blood Borne Pathogens required.

Valid Driver's License.

There are a wide variety of benefits available to Beltrami county employees. Visit the Employee Benefits Summary under our website's for more information.

01


There are multiple ways to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must meet all of the education and work experience requirements in ONE of the two classifications to be considered for this position. Please select the classification (question 2 or 3) that describes your highest combination of education and experience.I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

02


Your training and experience will be scored to determine how well you qualify for this position. Please provide the additional information requested below in a clear and concise manner. Include in your answers the name and phone number of someone who can verify it.To meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position, do you have two years of post-secondary education in any discipline? (at least 60 semester credits)MILITARY MEMBERS please attach a copy of your AARTS, SMART, CCAF, or CGI transcript or equivalent certificates so credit can be awarded.

• Yes
• No

03


To meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position, do you have a High School diploma or GED and at least two years of full-time work experience in any occupation? Convert any part-time experience to full-time equivalent (i.e. 20 hours per week for 2 years equals 1 year full-time).

• Yes
• No

04


To meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position, do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05


What is your highest level of education completed?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Completed course work but no degree
• Certificate equivalent to 1 year of full-time post secondary education
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• None of the above

06


What is the area of study in response to question 5?

• Corrections
• Criminology
• Criminal Justice
• Law Enforcement
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Social Work
• Other
• No completed degree

07


If you selected "other" in question 6, please list your degree and area of study. If none, type N/A.

08


How many post secondary semester credits have you earned?

• Less than 30
• At least 30 but less than 60 (45-89 quarter credits)
• At least 60 but less than 90 (90-134 quarter credits)
• At least 90 but less than 120 (135-179 quarter credits)
• More than 120 (180 quarter credits)

09


Select the option below that best describes your PAID, FULL-TIME experience working with adult or juvenile offenders in a secure correctional facility for a city, county, state, federal, or military facility. Convert any part-time experience to full-time equivalent (i.e. 20 hours per week for 2 years equals 1 year full-time).

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• At least one year but less than 2 years
• At least 2 years but less than 3 years
• At least 3 years but less than 4 years
• At least 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

10


In response to question 9, which employer(s) listed on your application can I refer to and verify this work experience? If none, enter N/A.

11


Select the option below that best describes your PAID, FULL-TIME experience working as a police officer, deputy, security guard, loss prevention worker, TSA agent, military police, park ranger or EMT. Convert any part-time experience to full-time equivalent (i.e. 20 hours per week for 2 years equals 1 year full-time).

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year but less than 2 years
• At least 2 years but less than 3 years
• At least 3 years but less than 4 years
• At least 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

12


In response to question 11, which employer(s) listed on your application can I refer to and verify this work experience? If none, enter N/A.

13


Do you have experience as an intern and/or volunteer in a secure correctional facility within the last 5 years? If yes, how much time did you put in at the facility?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 100 hours
• 100 - 199 hours
• 200-299 hours
• 300-399 hours
• 400+ hours

14


In response to question 13, which employer(s) listed on your application can I refer to and verify this internship experience? If none, enter N/A.

15


Are you certified in First Aid/CPR/AED?

• Yes
• No

16


If you answered yes to question 15, when does your certification expire? If not applicable, enter N/A.

17


What is your highest level of proviciency with the LETG (Law Enforcement Technology Group) Program?

• None
• Beginner user
• Advanced user

18


What is your highest level of proficiency with the Odessy (Court System) Program?

• None
• Beginner user
• Advanced user

19


What is your highest level of proficiency with the Team2/Turnkey (Jail Software) Program?

• None
• Beginner user
• Advanced user

20


Please indicate your highest level of proficiency using Microsoft Outlook to manage contacts, emails & attachments; share calendars and schedule appointments.

• None
• Beginner user
• Intermediate user
• Advanced user

21


Please indicate your highest level of proficiency using Microsoft Word to create, modify and edit a document, using tables, graphics and forms.

• None
• Beginner user
• Intermediate user
• Advanced user

22


Please indicate your highest level of proficiency using Microsoft Excel to create and format spreadsheets, edit spreadsheet formulas, and produce charts.

• None
• Beginner user
• Intermediate user
• Advanced user

Required Question

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Traineeship, Work experience placement, Internship, Shift work,

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