Correctional Deputy

Correctional Deputy Position

Dakota County is seeking Correctional Deputies for the Dakota County Jail. The position is full-time, with a salary range of $53,925 to $84,258 annually. The location is Hastings, MN.

This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. Correctional Deputies are responsible for the control, observation, and direct supervision of inmate populations to ensure the maintenance of security, operational rules, procedures, and guidelines of the Dakota County Jail. Work is performed in a 24 / 7 secure facility environment and staff are required to work 12-hour shifts, which includes weekends and holidays. Staff may also have to work on-call, over-time, and forced shift extensions.

The office has various positions and specialty assignments including K9 Handler, Hospital Guard Duty, Booking Specialist, Recreation Coordinator, Inmates Motivated to Change Deputy (IMC), Crime Scene Team, Use of Force Instructor, Special Response Team (SRT), Field Training Officer (FTO), Dive Team, Drone Operator, Social Media Team, Community Engagement / Recruitment Team, and Honor Guard.

If you are looking for variety, career development, and a work / life balance in a professional career, join us!

Dakota County is Minnesota's third-largest county in the south metro area and home to more than 415,000 residents. Our motto is "Be More" and we strive every day to achieve excellence in public service, with a focus on four values : Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation. The Dakota County Sheriff's Office is a place where you can build a career of a lifetime. We will support you and give you meaningful challenges within a culture grounded by personal growth and well-being. We prioritize diversity and believe in collaboration, growth, and mobility. We hold each other accountable and expect everyone to take an active role in problem-solving. We believe in serving the members of our community by listening to the voices of others and treating them with dignity and respect.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following :

• High School Graduation / GED AND two years of full-time work experience from any industry or employer.
• A combination of post high school education (i.e. completed coursework with an unfinished degree) AND full-time work experience from any industry or employer to total two years.
• A completed 2 or 4 year degree in any field.

Candidates must pass ALL recruitment and pre-employment requirements listed below to become a Correctional Deputy. Candidates who are unable to successfully pass the requirements below will be removed from further consideration.

Duties & Responsibilities

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions. Core duties of all Correctional Deputy staff :

Duties 1-20 are essential functions as well as regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment

Ability to see, hear and remember facts and circumstances to write an accurate report of the facts. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to deal with inmates, coworkers and the public in a fair and respectful manner. Ability to solve varied and diverse problems that require deductive reasoning skills. Ability to work independently with little supervision, self-motivated. Ability to maintain a state of physical fitness to effectively be able to perform the duties of the assignment. Considerable ability to work effectively while under stressful situations. Ability to lift, carry or drag objects / people weighing up to 100 pounds when responding to emergency situations. Knowledge of State, County, and Federal statutes, rules, and regulations. Knowledge of the jail's records management system (PCI). Knowledge of various medical supplies to include an oxygen kit, defibrillator and tourniquet. Knowledge of various restraint methods to include a restraint chair, leg restraints, and handcuffs. Knowledge of various issues related to mental health and chemical dependency. Knowledge of cultural diversity and different religious practices. Knowledge of Alco Sensor (Portable Breath Test). Knowledge of infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens.

Candidates for employment with Dakota County Sheriff's Office must be able to comply with Policy 1043.3 which states that non-offensive tattoos which are visible while working are generally allowed. All tattoos must be approved before allowed to be visible. Tattoos may require covering if they are determined to be unsightly, offensive or a job assignment requires it. Visible tattoos on the ears, head, face, neck or any portion of the hand area maybe prohibited. Unless approved by the Sheriff.

Work is performed in a secure jail, supervising inmates incarcerated for criminal activities ranging from misdemeanor to felony offenses. Lifting and / or carrying 10 to 50 pounds daily, and occasionally pushing / pulling / lifting over 100 pounds. Standing or walking 8 to 12 hours daily. Climbing, running and kneeling frequently in response to code calls and inmate disturbances. Exposure to disagreeable odors (e.g., body odors, dirty clothing, human feces), body fluids, hazardous chemicals, communicable diseases (e.g., T.B., hepatitis, AIDS), mentally unstable individuals and individuals under the influence of controlled substances. This work environment also includes the need to distinguish between the colors of blue, khaki, red, green, orange, yellow, white and pink to maintain inmate security. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, printer, telephone, calculator, copier, 2-way radios, still camera, body-worn camera, intercom, chemical agents, handcuffs, restraint chair, restraints, Alco Sensor, metal detector, control panel, fire and emergency panel, jail policy and procedure manual, Minnesota Rule 2911, mugshot, fingerprint machine, inmate accounting system, medical cart, and blood sugar test kit. Additional physical / mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.

Current Dakota County employees are eligible for a $500 referral bonus for this position. To be considered employees must submit the referral form prior to the close date of the posting. Staff can find the referral form online and under