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Come help the Department of Corrections transform lives for a safer Minnesota! Each day when you come to work for the Department of Corrections, you have the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of those under our care and for those in communities throughout Minnesota.
Job Details
Working Title: Trainee-Corrections Officer
Job Class: Trainee-Corrections Officer
Agency: Corrections Dept
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
When requests are received by the DOC Human Resources to fill a Trainee-Corrections Officer position(s), job offers will be made and positions will be filled by the applicants who have met all of the requirements detailed below and have passed the interview. Applicants are also required to pass the background check which will be completed after the applicant has accepted the contingent job offer. If the background check is not satisfactory, the offer will be rescinded.
Please select this link to watch a video on "A Day in the life of Corrections Officers" MN DOC Officer Video
Are you seeking a career path, competitive pay, and great benefits? Become a Corrections Officer with the Minnesota DOC! No corrections experience necessary - we will train you to maintain security, supervise activities, and promote change in people who are incarcerated at one of the Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) locations.
Corrections Officers are responsible for providing a controlled setting to ensure the safety and security of the correctional facility by supervising incarcerated people, encouraging postitive behavior, and preparing them for successful release into the community.
Responsibilities include but are not limted to:
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify for further consideration and assessment, you must:
In addition, you must possess at least ONE of the following in order to qualify for further consideration and assessment:
Interview Process:
Within a few days after you apply, the Minnesota DOC Human Resources will review your application to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications. If you meet the minimum qualifications, a department recruiterwho will contact you to set up either an in-person or virtual interview, your choice. If you do not meet the minimum qualifications you will be notified by email. Please ensure that your contact information (i.e. email address, mailing/home address, cell, work phone numbers) is up-to-date so that we are able to contact you. You must receive a passing rate on the interview to be considered for hire as a Trainee-Corrections Officer.
Background and reference checks will be conducted if you are offered a position and must be satisfactory.
Physical Requirements
If you are offered a job, you must pass a tuberculosis screening and respirator clearance. You will also be required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for the position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Tiffany.Werner@state.mn.us .
In addition, an employee must receive an area exposure to a DOC-approved chemical irritant, which is a core training requirement of the Minnesota DOC.
Additional Requirements
The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with the Deparment of Corrections' policy.
Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conduted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with the Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.
New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
Application Details
How to Apply
NOTE: Please do not apply to this posting if you applied to the previous job posting, Job ID 67208, and you are scheduled to interview, have been interviewed, or accepted a recent offer for the position of Trainee-Corrections Officer.
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
If you are a former Minnesota Department of Corrections employee with prior experience in the Corrections Officer 1 (CO1) or Corrections Officer 2 (CO2) job classification, you may be eligible for reinstatement. In accordance with Minnesota Statute 43A.15, Subd. 15, eligibility for reinstatement is limited to former permanent or probationary employees of the CO1 or CO2 job classificationwho have separated from the class within the past 4 years. For more information regarding reinstatement opportunities to the CO1 or CO2 job classification please search for Job ID 69196 for more information and to apply.
Contact
If you have questions about the position, contact Kristen Hanson at kristen.hanson@state.mn.us or 651-361-7542 .
About Corrections Dept
Join a team with a national reputation of excellence! The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) is highly regarded nationwide and has provided a model for other corrections systems to follow. Our mission is to transform lives for a safer Minnesota. We offer great State of Minnesota benefits, competitive pay, internal promotional opportunities, free parking, and workout facilities at most locations.
Why Work for Us
The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, public pension plan, training and professional development, paid vacation and sick leave, paid parental lave, prescription drug coverage, vision coverage, wellness programs and resources, employer paid life insurance, short and long-term disability, health care spending and savings accounts, dependent care spending account, tax-deferred compensation, and employee assitance program (EAP).
Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strong...
Come help the Department of Corrections transform lives for a safer Minnesota! Each day when you come to work for the Department of Corrections, you have the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of those under our care and for those in communities throughout Minnesota.
Job Details
Working Title: Trainee-Corrections Officer
Job Class: Trainee-Corrections Officer
Agency: Corrections Dept
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted : 01/13/2024
- Closing Date : 06/30/2024
- Hiring Agency : Department of Corrections
- Division/Unit : Minnesota Corrections Facility Safety and Security
- Work Shift/Work Hours : Day shift for the initial 6-week training academy, then a shift will be assigned.
- Days of Work : Monday - Friday for the initial 6-week training academy, then the work schedule will be assigned based on the scheduling needs of the Minnesota Correctional Facility where you work.
- Travel Required : No
- Salary Range for Trainee-Corrections Officer: $27.44/ hourly; $57,294/ annually
- $27.44 per hour during the initial 6-week training academy (for new hires to the State of Minnesota). After successful completion of the 6-week training academy, Trainees will move to the Corrections Officer 1 classification and their pay will remain the same. Corrections Officer 1 employees are promoted to Corrections Officer 2 after successfully completing a 1-year probationary period and will receive a pay increase at that time.
- Note: Current State employees may contact Kristen Hanson at kristen.hanson@state.mn.us or 651-361-7542 for more information related to rate of pay.
- CurrentSalary Range for Corrections Officer 1: $27.44 / hourly; $57,294/ annually
- CurrentSalary Range for Corrections Officer 2: $28.12- $37.39/ hourly; $58,715 - $78,070/ annually
- Classified Status : Non-Status during the initial 6-week training academy. Classified status thereafter.
- Bargaining Unit/Union : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep
- FLSA Status : Nonexempt
- Telework Eligible : No
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : No
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
When requests are received by the DOC Human Resources to fill a Trainee-Corrections Officer position(s), job offers will be made and positions will be filled by the applicants who have met all of the requirements detailed below and have passed the interview. Applicants are also required to pass the background check which will be completed after the applicant has accepted the contingent job offer. If the background check is not satisfactory, the offer will be rescinded.
Please select this link to watch a video on "A Day in the life of Corrections Officers" MN DOC Officer Video
Are you seeking a career path, competitive pay, and great benefits? Become a Corrections Officer with the Minnesota DOC! No corrections experience necessary - we will train you to maintain security, supervise activities, and promote change in people who are incarcerated at one of the Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) locations.
Corrections Officers are responsible for providing a controlled setting to ensure the safety and security of the correctional facility by supervising incarcerated people, encouraging postitive behavior, and preparing them for successful release into the community.
Responsibilities include but are not limted to:
- Ensure the safety, security, and control of the correctional facility.
- Supervisor incarcerated people to ensure the environment encourages positive behavior and prepares them for successful transition into the community upon release.
- Give and receive written and verbal information in a clear, understandable, accurate, timely and dependable manner, so that information is evaluated, sound decisions are made and appropriate action is initiated.
- Be competent in the use of all equipment ensuring it is operated in an effeicient and safe manner.
- Prepare for and respond to any unusual or emergency situations utilizing the appropriate Incident Command System (ICS) procedures ensuring the safety, accountability, welfare, and security of the general public, facility, on-site personnel and incarcerated people.
- Follow all agency and state policies and statutes. Support the vision, mission, values, goals, and initiatives of the DOC.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify for further consideration and assessment, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old to work at an adult correctional facility, and at least 21 years old to work at a juvenile correctional facility (MCF-Red Wing) unless you are enrolled or have completed course work in a post-secondary education program to pursue a degree in a behaviorial science; AND
- Possess a high school diploma or GED; AND
- Be able to pass a criminal history check, which will be conducted prior to hire. In order to pass, you must have successfully completed all sentencing and/or restituion requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation; AND
- Be able to possess a firearem. You may be asked to obtain a permit to purchase to qualify meeting this requirement;AND
- Have a valid driver's license.
In addition, you must possess at least ONE of the following in order to qualify for further consideration and assessment:
- Completion of an Associate degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Law Enforcement, Psychology, Counseling, Counseling Pyschology, Social Work, Sociology, or a Human Services related field with an emphasis in corrections/criminal justice; OR
- Completion of a Bachelor's degree in ANY field from an accredited college/university; OR
- One or more yearsof full-time work experience in ANY field. (NOTE: The work experience does NOT have to be in Corrections); OR
- Two or more years of part-time (at least 20 hours per week) work expereince in ANY field. (NOTE: The work experience does NOT have to be in Corrections); OR
- Honorable discharge from active military duty in any branch of the United States' Armed Forces; OR
- Current member in good standing in any branch of the United States' Armed Forces; OR
- Successful completion of an internship in a Minnesota Correctional Facility in a related security area.
Interview Process:
Within a few days after you apply, the Minnesota DOC Human Resources will review your application to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications. If you meet the minimum qualifications, a department recruiterwho will contact you to set up either an in-person or virtual interview, your choice. If you do not meet the minimum qualifications you will be notified by email. Please ensure that your contact information (i.e. email address, mailing/home address, cell, work phone numbers) is up-to-date so that we are able to contact you. You must receive a passing rate on the interview to be considered for hire as a Trainee-Corrections Officer.
Background and reference checks will be conducted if you are offered a position and must be satisfactory.
Physical Requirements
If you are offered a job, you must pass a tuberculosis screening and respirator clearance. You will also be required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for the position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Tiffany.Werner@state.mn.us .
In addition, an employee must receive an area exposure to a DOC-approved chemical irritant, which is a core training requirement of the Minnesota DOC.
Additional Requirements
The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with the Deparment of Corrections' policy.
Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conduted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with the Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.
New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
Application Details
How to Apply
NOTE: Please do not apply to this posting if you applied to the previous job posting, Job ID 67208, and you are scheduled to interview, have been interviewed, or accepted a recent offer for the position of Trainee-Corrections Officer.
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
If you are a former Minnesota Department of Corrections employee with prior experience in the Corrections Officer 1 (CO1) or Corrections Officer 2 (CO2) job classification, you may be eligible for reinstatement. In accordance with Minnesota Statute 43A.15, Subd. 15, eligibility for reinstatement is limited to former permanent or probationary employees of the CO1 or CO2 job classificationwho have separated from the class within the past 4 years. For more information regarding reinstatement opportunities to the CO1 or CO2 job classification please search for Job ID 69196 for more information and to apply.
Contact
If you have questions about the position, contact Kristen Hanson at kristen.hanson@state.mn.us or 651-361-7542 .
About Corrections Dept
Join a team with a national reputation of excellence! The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) is highly regarded nationwide and has provided a model for other corrections systems to follow. Our mission is to transform lives for a safer Minnesota. We offer great State of Minnesota benefits, competitive pay, internal promotional opportunities, free parking, and workout facilities at most locations.
Why Work for Us
The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, public pension plan, training and professional development, paid vacation and sick leave, paid parental lave, prescription drug coverage, vision coverage, wellness programs and resources, employer paid life insurance, short and long-term disability, health care spending and savings accounts, dependent care spending account, tax-deferred compensation, and employee assitance program (EAP).
Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
- 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
- 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
- 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
- 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
- Public pension plan
- Training and professional development
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays each year
- Paid parental leave
- Low-cost medical and dental coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness programs and resources
- Employer paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health care spending and savings accounts
- Dependent care spending account
- Tax-deferred compensation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strong...
