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Lyon County, MN

Correctional Officer

Pay: $64,764/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Marshall, MN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/12/2026

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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

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Job Description

Lyon County is accepting applications for the position of full-time Correctional Officer.

Minimum Qualifications Include:

High School Diploma and a valid driver's license. The current range of hourly pay is $25.27-$35.38, with two (2) pay increases in the first year of employment, and full county benefits. Correctional Officers work a rotating schedule of weekdays, weekends, holidays, as well as day and overnight shifts, with opportunities for overtime pay. Online submittals are accepted or printable application packet and full position description can be found at www.lyonco.org. Position is open until filled.

Send signed application to:

Lyon County ATTN:

Human Resource 607 W Main Street Marshall, MN 56258

Fax:

507-537-4073

EOE Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.27 - $35.38 per hour

Benefits:

457(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Military leave Paid time off Retirement plan Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person