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Salary: $27.11 Hourly Location : Gaylord MN, MN Job Type: Full-Time Temporary Job Number: 25-1510-FT-1 Department: Sheriff's Office Opening Date: 05/15/2025 Closing Date: 5/30/2025 4:00 PM Central Description We are recruiting for a Full-time Temporary vacancy due to a military leave of absence, length of employment is to be determined at a later date. Under the direction of the Jail Administrator, the Correctional Officer is responsible for the care, control and movement of inmates in the Sibley County Jail. Correctional Officers perform job assignments according to established policies and procedures in accordance with the MN Department of Corrections (DOC) rules and requirements and department policies and procedures. Duties/Responsibilities Performs a variety of duties and responsibilities as assigned. Supervises inmates in their daily routines and monitors the care and control of inmates. Supervises trustees while performing assigned tasks. Initiates the feeding of inmates and supervises housekeeping and sanitation issues. Distributes and retrieves meal trays and inventories all utensils Counts and dispenses medications as prescribed by physicians. Interacts with inmates, responds to their concerns and/or issues, and resolves or addresses conflict. Deescalates stressful and dangerous conflicts among inmates. Conducts routine inspections in the facility for hazards, contraband, and/or tampering. Makes frequent checks on inmates under watch or special precautions. Maintains shift logs and reports as required. Conducts detailed inspections of the jail, incoming and outgoing mail and inmate personal property for contraband. Maintains control of all security keys. Performs intake responsibilities to include such activities as creating inmate files, fingerprinting, photographing, arranging for interpreters as needed, recording of personal belongings, conducting inmate orientation, providing information, classifying inmates, medical questionnaires, and gathering necessary documents as needed at release. Prepares incident reports and maintains jail records and logs in accordance with department operational procedures and requirements. Participates, assists and represents inmates with Inmate Grievance Procedures. Supervises and monitors family visitors, maintenance and repair staff, attorneys, clergy, volunteers, nursing and other persons within the jail. Transports inmates to court, doctor appointments and/or other facilities. Incumbents of this position are relied upon for providing credible, accurate, and effective testimony in court and elsewhere. It is of the utmost importance that people in this position conduct themselves in a manner that does not cause concern regarding their ability to be able to provide credible, accurate, and effective testimony. Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required. Serves as a back up to dispatchers and performs communication functions, as needed. Gathers information via radio, telephone, computer terminal, and/or in person; uses independent judgment to assess, evaluate and prioritize requests for service; and determines appropriate procedure and necessary action. Enters initial complaint information on all received calls. Dispatches personnel and gathered information, forwarding all pertinent details to field units or other appropriate personnel. Responds to requests for patrol units. Verifies that dispatched information is acknowledged and documents the response. Inputs information and responds to inquiries through NCIC system. Maintains activity logs and computerized records. Attends ongoing training in accordance with department requirements. Minimum Requirements Required Minimum Eductiona High School Diploma or GED Required Minimum Work Experience in Addition to Formal Education/Training: No previous experience required. Significant on-the-job training provided after hire. Identify licenses/certification required: Valid Minnesota Driver's License After hire incumbents will be required to obtain First Aid and CPR certification, and restraint training. If incumbents back up dispatch, incumbents will be required to obtain BCA certification in the use of systems. Essential knowledge and specialized subject knowledge required to perform the essential functions of the job: Knowledge of observational techniques to identify potential drug withdrawal, diabetic reactions, suicidal thoughts and psychological symptoms. Knowledge of jail rules, policies and procedures pertaining to job assignments. Basic understanding of the criminal justice system, probation and law enforcement Basic first aid and CPR training Applicable federal, state and local laws relevant to job functions and duties. Basic recordkeeping and use of computers. Skilled in: Applying, interpreting and handling jail principles, practices, and procedures to the solution of problems in the workplace. Communication, customer/client relations, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information, or control actions of inmates. Controlling, monitoring and supervising the movements and activities of inmates. Ability to make appropriate decisions under stressful situations in accordance with established departmental procedures, routines and processes. Preparing and presenting numerical and narrative reports. Using computers and learning department specific software applications. Deescalating procedures and techniques. Learning and applying self-defense techniques and defending self and others in physical encounters. Following, applying and carrying out assignments in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations. Judgment and discretion in dealing with inmates appropriately and addressing conflicts. Supervising and controlling the movements of inmates within the facility. Ability to make decisions in response to emergency situations in accordance with department procedures and policies. Learning, monitoring and responding to security systems, alarms, and cameras. Learning and applying state and federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to job responsibilities including departmental policies and procedures. Enforcing policies and procedures. Ensuring security and safety of inmates and staff. Completion of Supplemental Questions is required Additional Information Physical requirements associated with the position can be best summarized as follows: Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 25 lbs frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects in the performance of the job Unusual or hazardous working conditions related to performance of duties: Incumbents may be exposed to personal injury, physical violence, verbal abuse, fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, blood, bodily fluids, workspace restrictions, intense noise, contagious diseases and occasional travel. The nature of work requirements, volume and environment can cause stress and pressure on individuals in this job. May be required to work irregular hours, subject to shift work and unexpected overtime that makes the work less than desirable. Employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours/week participate in the following benefit programs: PERA Pension Plan Health Insurance Basic Term Life Insurance Optional Short Term Disability Optional Flexible Spending Medical & Dependent Day Care Arrangement Optional Dental Optional Vision Optional Term Life Insurance Optional Long Term Disability Optional Deferred Compensation Plan Holiday and Paid Time Off Possibly eligible for Public Student Loan Forgivness Holidays (unless designated otherwise by collective bargaining agreement) New Year's Day (January 1) Martin Luther King Day (3rd Monday in January) President's Day (3rd Monday in February) Memorial Day (last Monday in May) Juneteenth (June 19th) Independence Day (July 4th) Labor Day (1st Monday in September) Veteran's Day (November 11) Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November) Friday following Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve afternoon (only when December 24 falls on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday - offices close at 12:00 noon) Christmas Day (December 25) Paid Time Off 0 + Years = 7.70 hours per pay period. Maximum 200 hours per year. 3 + Years = 8 hours per pay period. Maximum of 208 hours per year. 5 + Years = 8.62 hours per pay period. Maximum 224 hours per year. 8 + Years = 8.93 hours per pay period. Maximum of 232 hours per year. 10 +Years = 9.54 hours per pay period. Maximu of 248 hours per year 15 +Years = 10.47 hours per pay period. Maximum of 272 hours per year. 20+ Years = 10.77 hours per pay period. Maximum of 280 hours per year. Probationary Period Employees serve a twelve-month probationary period. 01 I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questions, in addition to the application. I certify that all the information provided on the application and supplemental questions is true, to the best of my knowledge. Yes No 02 Do you wish to claim veteran preference points? Yes No 03 Do you have a valid MN driver's license? Yes No 04 Do you have a High School Diploma or GED? Yes No 05 Do you have any Law Enforcement or Correctional post secondary education? Yes No 06 How many years of paid service do you have in Corrections or Dispatching? 1 year or less 2 years or more 4 years or more None 07 Do you have voluntary experience in any of the following Public Safety areas? Police Officer Paramedic Firefighter None 08 Are you certified in First Aid or CPR? Yes No 09 Please describe any experience you have that qualifies you for this position? 10 References are required, have you supplied at least 2 or more references on your application? Yes I have supplied 2 or more references. I understand the requirement but have not supplied references. 11 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Sibley County conducts a background check for a position within the Sheriff's Office. If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not limited to: verification of employment and education records, identification verification, driver's license record and a criminal history? Yes No 12 Do you know of anything in your background that would preclude you from passing our background check for this position? Include here if you have been denied employment in a law enforcement/correctional setting based on findings of a background investigation. (See below the types of issues that will or may disqualify you from being employed in the Sheriff's Office.) Areas that WILL DISQUALIFY you from being accepted for employment: - Felony and Gross Misdemeanor Drug Conviction. - Criminal Sexual Misconduct Conviction. - Gross Misdemeanor Conviction in the Last Five Years. - Conviction of Assaulting or Eluding a Police Officer. -Evidence that the applicant has misrepresented or falsified any information to the Department. Areas that MAY DISQUALIFY you from being accepted for employment: - DUI, Implied Consent or BAC over .08, on the driving record in the last five (5) years. - Misdemeanor Conviction (including traffic convictions, DAR and DAS) in the last three (3) years. - Dismissal from a police agency or negotiated resignation in lieu of termination. - An undesirable discharge from the military, or an honorable discharge which indicates the applicant is not eligible for re-enlistment. - More than two (2) "at fault" motor vehicle accidents in the past two (2) years. - Documented instances of misconduct by prior employers. - Documented instances of undesirable work habits. - Documented pattern of unfitness or patterns of misconduct. - Documented history of behavior which indicates that the applicant will not succeed as a Sibley County Sheriff employee.- Insufficient references or unsatisfactory references or unsatisfactory personal qualifications. Yes No 13 If you selected yes to the above question about your ability to pass a background check, please describe the circumstances. Required Question Sibley County, MN

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