Correctional Officer

Correctional Officers

Prior experience in corrections, group homes or security may qualify candidates for higher starting wages up to $33.50/hr., dependent upon years of paid verifiable experience. The St. Louis County Jail Division (located in Northern Minnesota) hires permanent full-time Correctional Officers. These positions entail shift work (meaning days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays). There are premiums for hours worked in the evening and night along with premiums for working on the contracted holidays. No prior training in corrections is necessary; we train all new hires in our own academy right in the jail. Routine work maintaining the security and safety of staff and inmates while in legal custody. The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2025. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $27.45 - $39.04 per hour. This position is part of the Jail Corrections Officers contract represented by the Local 1934 of AFSCME. St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.

Distinguishing Features of Work

An employee in this class is responsible for monitoring and directing the day-to-day activities of the inmates, according to State and local policies and procedures. Duties include processing admissions and releases; maintaining security; directing inmates; assisting with medical services; documenting jail records; submitting reports as required; and operating computers and other electronic devices, fire and life safety equipment, security equipment and other jail related equipment as necessary. The employee is also responsible for the custody and care of the inmates while transporting them to and from their places of custody and confinement. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

Work Environment

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Lifting/carrying and push/pull up to 5 lbs; balance; hand coordination; forward reaching (up to 44" from the floor); sit; standing/walking (on concrete floors up to 5 miles); taste/smell; hearing: close proximity (1-5 ft) and distance (up to 20 ft); vision: near, midrange and far vision; color vision; depth perception; field of vision; and shift work. FREQUENT: Push/pull up to 35 lbs; rotate trunk; sitting with positional changes; talk/speak; works around others; clients with behavior challenges; extended day; and work inside. OCCASIONAL: Lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds; climbing/descending steps (a minimum of 672 steps/maximum of 1550 steps; 96 steps in one rotation); squatting/kneeling; stoop/bend; works alone; customer/public contact; drive; and exposure to blood-borne pathogens. RARE: Lifting/carrying up to 60 lbs (2 person); crouch/squat; elevated work; forward reaching (overhead up to 81" from the floor); restrain inmates; running (300 feet). Physical Activity Determination Form Physical Fitness Test

Selection Process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

RATING SYSTEM: Supplemental Questionnaire will be 100% of the scoring process: Points will be awarded based on the applicant's answers to supplemental questions 10-15. Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history. Please Note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer and save all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:

• Veteran: DD214 noting character of service.
• Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.

Please refer to Minnesota Statue 197.455 for additional requirements. PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS: Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position. DRUG TESTING: Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test. BACKGROUND CHECK: Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION: All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment. NON-DISCRIMINATION: St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.