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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Join our team as a Correctional Officer (Jailer) at Dunn County Jail, where you\'ll play a pivotal role in maintaining safety, security, and order within our facility. We are currently recruiting for multiple vacancies. Under the guidance of the Correctional Sergeant, the Correctional Officer is responsible for providing care, custody and the detention of male and female inmates in the Jail; providing a positive rehabilitative influence to all inmates; insuring compliance with all applicable state and federal laws; and acting within the policies and procedures of the Dunn County Jail. The anticipated starting wage is between \$26.00/hr and \$27.45/hr. Primary Responsibilities The following duties are primarily performed and which are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned. Supervises and maintains custody of inmates of the Dunn County Jail by controlling inmate conduct; conducts searches; inspects inmate living areas; maintains surveillance; dispenses medication; provides escorts to court and meetings; regulates inmate visitation and coordinates the intake and release of inmates. Maintains a safe and secure environment within the Dunn County Jail and related Facilities. Investigates illegal or criminal activities in all areas of the jail. Collects bond for State Patrol, County Deputies, City, and Village arrests. Answers or properly refers all inquiries concerning inmates. Provides testimony in court, as required. Writes reports and maintains jail records and files, as required. Performs other duties as assigned. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred Jail Certified but not required MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES QUALIFICATIONS In order to perform the duties of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential for the Correctional Officer to possess. Knowledge of jail policies and procedures. Knowledge of the fundamentals and operations of the jail associated with jail security, surveillance, inmate control and disciplinary procedures. Basic understanding of the criminal justice system, probation and law enforcement. Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws relevant to jail operations, the supervision of inmates, and job requirements. Knowledge of self-defense, restraining and conflict management techniques. Knowledge of inmate processing and release procedures and operations (e.g. classification, fingerprinting, inmate trust accounting, visitation, intake health screening/evaluation, etc.). Knowledge of jail recordkeeping and report requirements. Knowledge and ability to operate a computer and computer applications/software utilized within the Sheriff\'s Office. Ability to apply jail principles, practices, and procedures to the solution of problems in the jail. Ability to learn and implement booking-in, visitation and inmate release procedures and operations in accordance with department policies. Ability to perform jail searches, inspections and surveillance activities. Ability to use self-defensive techniques, restraining techniques and physical force in protecting self and other inmates within the facility in accordance with jail policies and procedures. Ability to update and maintain jail records, files, reports, inmate accounts, etc. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in dealing appropriately with inmate conflicts in accordance with laws, rules, department policies and procedures. Ability to prepare and present numerical and narrative reports. Knowledge and ability to use basic first aid and CPR. Ability to maintain and assure a safe working environment and respond to emergencies quickly. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other county personnel Ability to work the allocated hours of the position, and be willing to report for duty on short notice at any hour of the day or night. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dunncounty/jobs/4854474/correctional-officer?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs