Correctional Officer

Salary: $27.80 - $47.86 Hourly
Location : (Ramsey County Correctional Facility) Maplewood, MN
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 2026-00463
Department: Community Corrections
Division: Ramsey County Correctional Facility
Opening Date: 09/08/2026
Closing Date: 9/21/2026 11:59 PM Central
Union: Local 8 - General County
FLSA Status: nonexempt


Position Summary
The Ramsey County Correctional Facility is hiring for part-time (intermittent) correctional officer positions. The hours consist of three shifts 0700-1500, 1500-2300 and 2300-07000.

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.

Examples of Work Performed

1. Oversee residents during job assignments, meals, recreation, extra duty, and visiting to ensure the security and safety of s and staff; observes, monitors, records and reports any unusual resident activity or behavior.
2. Conduct security check of buildings and grounds to ensure that residents are securely confined.
3. Conduct shakedowns, search residents, living quarters, and work areas for contraband or weapons.
4. Converse regularly with residents to ensure an atmosphere of open staff/resident communication; provides information to residents on rules, regulations and various programs available at the facility.
5. Enforce the prescribed disciplinary practice of the facility, reporting and reacting to rule violations, and applying appropriate measures.
6. 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.
7. Administer lifesaving practices when necessary, records and distributes medicines, and carries out treatments and all other orders of medical personnel.
8. Admit and orientate new residents, issues clothing, secures their property, informs them of the rules and directs them to living areas and job assignments
9. Book, process, identify and release residents at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center.
10. At the Ramsey County Correctional Facility assume the duties of specialty Correctional Officers relating to laundry, or kitchen, during scheduled or emergency absences.
11. Assume responsibility of the facility in the absence of supervisory personnel in order to maintain the efficient operation of the facility.
12. Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal state and local standards.
13. Position requires the ability to work shift rotations to maintain minimum staffing requirements.
14. Mandated overtime to ensure adequate staffing coverage and maintenance of safety for residents at all times.
15. 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, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15.

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Correctional Officer 1 Salary Range $27.80 - $44.07 Hourly

Correctional Officer 2 Salary Range $30.21 - $47.86 Hourly
Minimum Qualifications
Correctional Officer 1
Education: High School diploma 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
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.

Exam/Screening Process Information
The examination process will consist of the following weighted as indicated:

• Training and Experience Rating = 100%

The examination for Correctional Officer will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions - do not mark "see resume" or "see work history" as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.


Eligible List: The names of all applicants who pass the examination/screening process and file a properly completed application shall be placed on the eligible list for employment as a Correctional Officer. This list will be certified by the appointing authority which may use this list to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for four months or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted. The names of all applicants who pass the examination with a score of 50 or higher will be forwarded to the department for further consideration.


Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process . Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.


Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.
As part of a conditional offer of employment, candidate(s) must successfully complete the following process:
Pre-employment Physical
Background Investigation, including fingerprinting
Prison Rape Elimination Action (PREA) Investigation
May require DHS Background check depending on assignment

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on Form I-9.


Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.


Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives to be equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.
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Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health, well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language. A summary of benefits is provided below. Detailed information is available for review at

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • The County contributes a bargained percentage to the medical and dental monthly premium
  • Employees choose from four enrollment tiers: Single, Employee + legally married spouse, Employee + Child(ren), Family
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance - three plan options including a High Deductible Plan with a Health Saving Account offered. Earn up to $20/month in electronic gift cards for each enrolled employee or spouse for wellness activity
  • MetLife Dental Insurance - two plan options offered
  • VSP Vision Insurance - Advantage Plan offered

• Pre-tax Benefit Program
  • Pre-tax medical, dental, vision monthly premium deduction option
  • Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • County monthly contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees who elect the High Deductible medical plan

• Paid time off
  • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 12 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
  • 11 scheduled holidays and two floating holidays
  • Up to eight weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below
  • Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours)
  • Wellness incentive allows conversion of unused sick time to vacation or pay

• Retirement benefits
  • Pension - The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments
  • New employees become vested after three years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years
  • Deferred compensation - 457(b) account with employer match
  • Health Care Savings Plan - all benefits-eligible employees contribute 1% of gross regular salary to a Health Care Savings Plan account for eligible health care expenses after retirement. Interest accrues tax free. County provides a scheduled contribution after five years of participation

• Transit and parking
  • Fully funded Metropass.
  • Transportation/parking expenses reimbursement account

• Employee well-being
  • Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.
  • Wellness programming
  • Flexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions

• Life Insurance and Disability leave
  • County provided Basic Life coverage - 1x annual salary, minimum $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. Optional supplemental coverage available
  • Long-term Disability - County provided coverage replaces 40% of the employee's lost income after six months of disability, subject to a $5,000 monthly maximum. Option to purchase an additional 20% income replacement up to $7,500 monthly maximum
  • Short-term Disability - option to purchase 60% income replacement coverage with 30, 60 or 90-day waiting period

• Career development
  • Tuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per year
  • Online professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development Center
  • County employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Employee resource groups - help employees build connections through common bonds with colleagues

For information about Ramsey County's 2026 benefits, visit:
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The supplemental questionnaire will be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Provide complete information for each question. Do not write "see resume" as it is not an acceptable answer. The experiences you indicate in your responses will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Select "yes" if you have read and understand.

• Yes
• No

02


*Please select the option that best applies to you if you have completed or are currently participating in any of the following Public Sector Partnership Programs at Ramsey County.

• HIRED Partnership Program
• Project for Pride in Living (PPL) Partnership Program
• Ramsey County Workforce Solutions
• Ramsey County Internship (including Right Track Plus)
• Fellowship at Ramsey County
• Limited-Duration Assignment at Ramsey County
• Provisional Assignment at Ramsey County
• Temporary Opportunity at Ramsey County
• Work Experience Program (e.g., Young Adult Career Academy)
• Job Shadow Experience at Ramsey County
• No, I have not participated in any of the above

03


*Select the option that best describes your highest level of completed education.

• High school diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctoral Degree
• None of the above

04


*If you indicated in the previous question that you have a degree, please describe below your field of study, the name of the school, dates of attendance/completion and type of degree. If you have other formal training and certifications related to this position, you may include that here. If you do not have a degree/college credit, please write N/A in the space below. DO NOT WRITE see resume or see application.
05


Do you have at least two years of combined general work experience and/or post-secondary education?

• Yes
• No

06


Please indicate the level of experience you have supervising individuals in a correctional, detention, residential,or similarly controlled environment?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 4 years
• 4 or more years

07


Please indicate the level of experience you have responding to emergencies such as medical incidents,physical altercations, or safety threats.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 4 years
• 4 or more years

08


Please select the level of experience you have conducting searches, inspections, or security checks forcontraband, safety risks, or compliance.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 4 years
• 4 or more years

09


Please select the level of experience you have communicating effectively with individuals from diversebackgrounds, including those in stressful or high-risk situations.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 4 years
• 4 or more years

10


Please select the level of formal training you have completed related to corrections, detention, security, or lawenforcement (e.g., correctional officer training, crisis intervention, defensive tactics, or similar).

• No formal training
• Some informal or on-the-job training
• Completed basic training (less than 1 year total)
• Completed extensive training (1-2 years or multiple certifications)
• Advanced or specialized training (more than 2 years, certifications, or academy training)

Required Question