Corrections Officer - Adult - NERCC (Open)

Routine Correctional Work

Routine correctional work supervising inmates incarcerated at the Northeastern Regional Corrections Center (NERCC). The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $26.07 - $39.42 per hour. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for Arrowhead Regional Corrections, on a full-time basis. Arrowhead Regional Corrections does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.

Distinguishing Features of Work

An employee in this class is responsible for maintaining security at NERCC. Duties include recording and reporting inmate movements, activities and problems; coordinating activities with other staff; counseling inmates on behavioral issues; and providing transportation. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

Work Environment

CONSTANT: Balance; coordination; smell; stand; walk; hearing; vision; work with others; clients with behavioral challenges; and shift work. OCCASIONAL: Lift and carry up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 100 pounds; climb ladders; climb stairs; crouch/squat; grasp/handle; kneel; reach above shoulder; rotate trunk; sit; and stoop/bend. RARE: Crawl.

Selection Process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older, according to Minnesota Statute 2911.0600.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, criminology or corrections.
• Two (2) years full-time paid verifiable experience in a human services field.

RATING SYSTEM: Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process: Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 10-13. 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 Statute 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. BACKGROUND CHECK: Applicants selected for appointment to a position with Arrowhead Regional Corrections 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: Arrowhead Regional Corrections is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.