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Dispatch-Jailer
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What they do
A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.
$60,613 / year median in Minnesota
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Applicants must have the ability to understand, interpret, and maintain compliance with established rules and regulations within the Sheriff's Office, as well as understand applicable data privacy laws and inmate legal rights. Applicants must be able to act without direct supervision, multitask, communicate effectively, and exercise good judgment in emergency situations. Good keyboarding and computer skills are required. CPR/First Aid training is helpful but not required. Minimum age is 18. Annual training is required. Starting wage is $29.36 per hour. Work schedules consist primarily of 12-hour shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with additional 8-hour shifts scheduled as needed during busy times. Applicants should be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.