Job Description

Salary : $51,355.20 - $73,528.00 Annually
Location : St. Peter, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00378
Department: Sheriff
Division: Correctional
Opening Date: 06/23/2026
Closing Date: 7/3/2026 11:59 PM Central

The purpose of the Correctional Officer position is to maintain an orderly, safe, and secure jail by enforcing established rules and regulations.

Responsibilities include :

• Performing intake procedures for incoming prisoners, including fingerprinting, photographing, recording personal belongings, and performing pat or body searches.
• Maintaining written logs, running criminal histories, updating inmate files, escorting prisoners to court, and transporting prisoners to other facilities.
• Supervising prisoner activities, providing commissary, serving inmate meals, and performing emergency first aid or treatment when required.
• Providing security for the courthouse staff, judges, defendants, and spectators; and assessing threats, removing disrupting individuals, and taking individuals into custody.

DUTY FREQUENCY BAND/GRADE Maintains the care, custody, and control of jail facility inmates which includes monitoring behavior to mitigate crime, escape attempts, and/or other related activities; conducts routine rounds; conducts random drug and alcohol tests; enforces facility regulations, policies, and procedures; escorts inmates around facility; and implements defensive tactics and physical restraint to maintain safety and security if necessary.Daily
60%
B2
Completes intake procedures on incoming prisoners, including fingerprinting, photographing, inputting of data into computer, recording personal belongings, performing pat or body searches and placement into security and sleeping areas.Daily
20%
A1
Responds to prisoner health complaints including providing first aid, distributing prescriptions and making medical appointments.Daily
10%
B2
Prepares and maintains a variety of statistical and operational reports, logs, assignments, and records.Daily
5%
A1
Completes release procedures including preparing release forms and returning personal property.Daily
5%
A1
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.As required
N/A

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED; and
• A valid Minnesota Driver's License.

Candidates who are offered a position must pass an extensive background check, including a physical and psychological assessment.
Nicollet County offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Pension plan for retirement
• Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance
• 11.5 paid holidays
• Generous leave plans
• Public Sector Loan Forgiveness
• Free employee assistance plan service

01


Do you wish to claim veterans preference if you achieve a passing score? NOTE: If you elect to use veterans preference, you must provide documentation (DD214 and/or VA documents) establishing your right to claim the preference.

• Veteran: Defined as a person separated under honorable conditions that has served on active duty for a least 181 consecutive days or has completed the full period for which federally called to active duty; OR honorably discharged by reason of disability incurred while on active duty. (not active duty for training)
• Disabled Veteran: A veteran having a compensable service connected disability rating. (not active duty for training)
• Spouse of a disabled veteran with a service connected disability rating of 10% or greater, who is unable to work in the specific position being applied for.
• Spouse of a deceased veteran who died on, or as a result of, an active duty injury. (Spouse cannot have remarried.)
• Spouse of a deceased veteran who was disabled at time of death and died on, or as a result of, an active duty injury. (Spouse cannot have remarried.)
• Not a veteran or do not wish to claim a veterans preference.

02


Do you have a valid Minnesota driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

04


Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience overseeing the security of people and their well-being?

• Less than 6 months
• 6 months - 2 years
• 2+ years

05


Do you have first responder/first aid training?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you have experience working with diverse populations?

• Yes
• No

07


Do you have experience working with uncooperative individuals?

• Yes
• No

08


This position requires the ability to work well in emergency situations, and under stress. What best describes the amount of experience you have working in a high stress environment?

• Less than 6 months
• 6 months - 2 years
• 2+ years

09


Do you have experience working in, or interning with, the Corrections field or with Law Enforcement?

• Yes
• No

10


The shifts for this position are 12 hours and run from 5:00am to 5:00pm (and vice versa). Will you able to work these hours?

• Yes
• No

11


Are you able to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays?

• Yes
• No

12


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nicollet County conducts a background check for a position within the Sheriff's Department. If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not limited to: verification of employment and education records, identification verification, driver's license record and a criminal history?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift

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