Part-Time Correctional Officer Female

Salary: $24.69 - $35.35 Hourly

Location : St. Peter, MN

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 00374

Department: Sheriff

Division: Correctional

Opening Date: 02/25/2026

Closing Date: 3/11/2026 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.

DUTYFREQUENCYBAND/GRADEMaintains 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.

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?

No

Yes

06

Do you have experience working with diverse populations?

No

Yes

07

Do you have experience working with uncooperative individuals?

No

Yes

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?

No

Yes

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?

No

Yes

11

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

No

Yes

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?

No

Yes

Required Question