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About the Role

Mower County is seeking dependable, professional, and safety-focused individuals to join our Jail team as a Correctional Officer. This position supervises inmates, enforces facility rules, conducts security checks, performs searches, assists with booking and release, maintains records, and responds to incidents. The role requires sound judgment, professionalism, integrity, effective communication, and the ability to remain composed in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

Maintain the safety and security of inmates, staff, visitors, and the correctional facility.
Supervise inmates and enforce applicable facility rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
Conduct routine security and inmate well-being checks.
Monitor inmate behavior and respond appropriately to safety or security concerns.
Conduct searches of inmates, cells, housing areas, and other areas of the facility.
Perform gender-specific searches or related duties when required.
Perform booking and release duties.
Collect, document, and maintain required inmate and medical information.
Maintain accurate records, reports, logs, and other required documentation.
Monitor inmate movement and activities throughout the facility.
Respond rapidly to emergencies, disturbances, code calls, and other security incidents.
Use approved defensive tactics, restraints, and other security equipment when necessary.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, County ordinances, and correctional policies and procedures.
Protect inmate rights while maintaining facility safety and security.
Communicate professionally with inmates, coworkers, supervisors, law enforcement personnel, visitors, and members of the public.
Provide credible and effective testimony in court or other proceedings when required.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of three years of work experience.
Valid driver's license or evidence of equal mobility.
Ability to distinguish between colors used for inmate security and facility operations.
Employees may occasionally be required to adjust their normal work schedules to maintain adequate staffing.
Employees must access confidential information only when necessary to perform assigned job responsibilities and must take appropriate measures to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.
Employees are expected to comply with Mower County Data Practices and Data Security policies and all applicable Minnesota and federal laws regarding confidential information.

Skills

Jail facility policies, procedures, and security requirements.
Federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
Inmate rights.
Search and seizure procedures.
Defensive tactics and self-defense techniques.
Supervising and managing inmate behavior.
Responding effectively to emergencies and disturbances.
Maintaining accurate records, reports, and logs.
Using computers and related software applications.
Operating modern office and correctional equipment.
Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
Following detailed policies, procedures, and work direction.
Exercising sound judgment in stressful or rapidly changing situations.
Maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and appropriate boundaries.
Ability to remain composed in challenging or potentially confrontational situations.
Ability to provide credible and effective testimony.

Location

Mower County

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum of three years of work experience

Education Level

High school diploma or GED

Salary/Compensations

$27.66 - $37.34 per hour

Benefits

Competitive pay
Paid time off
13 paid holidays
Minnesota PERA retirement
Weekend, night, and holiday premiums
Health insurance, including some plans with a $0 monthly employee premium
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
On-site fitness room
Additional benefit and retirement programs
Minnesota Paid Leave Program
Employer-paid short-term disability

About the Company

Mower County is seeking dependable, professional, and safety-focused individuals to join our Jail team as a Correctional Officer.