Salary: $28.78 - $40.36 Hourly

Location : Faribault, MN

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2024-055

Department: Sheriff's Office

Opening Date: 06/24/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary

**FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS JULY 9TH
Under the direction of the Assistant Jail Administrator, the Jail Programmer provides detainees with a multitude of programming opportunities structured to engender knowledge and skills sustainable for pre-release and re-entry into law-abiding communities. The Programmer develops and conducts classes, seminars, and events using available internal and external resources and community self-help organizations designed to teach wholesome behavior towards becoming productive citizens. The Jail Programmer confirms Huber Law detainees' work schedule, confirms employment, confirms driver's license and insurance status, approves overtime, confirms payment schedule, and conducts job site checks. The Jail Programmer creates and maintains detention worker detail within facility. The Jail Programmer reduces idleness, boredom, and stresses by providing physical activities and hosting games, tournaments, and other events to promote positive social skills.
Examples of Duties

• Develops and implements programs and activities for detainees offered in the pods, classrooms, and/or gym.
• Administers the work release program, detainee work assignments, job search, and court ordered furloughs.
• Interacts and works with detainees in pods and during recreation.
• Coordinates and implements the volunteer program.
• Participates and assists in the supervision of the detainee visitation program.
• Recommends the purchase of program supplies and materials. Determines supply needs for the various programs and activities.
• Assists in responding to officer assistance calls. Assists in dealing with detainee behavior, writing incident reports and determining when to apply force to protect the safety of detainees and staff. Receives directives from corrections officers regarding facility operations.
• Attends various meetings, conferences and/or workshops.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:The job requires an Associate Degree in Criminology, Sociology, Psychology, or related field, and three to five years of related corrections and supervisory experience, or equivalent. A valid driver's license is required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Sixteen hours of continuing education is required per year. CPR/AED/First Aid, Non-Lethal Aerosol Spray, Self-Defense, Riot Baton, Radio, Axon, WRAP and Restraint chair, County IT and HR compliance training, Cell Extraction/Well-being checks, Jail Policy and Procedures, Suicide Prevention and Taser certifications are required.
Supplemental Information

HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Hours vary primarily between 8:00 A.M. - 7:30 P.M. Monday-Friday with occasional weekend hours.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Non-Exempt, Non-Union - Grade 10

Rice County offers a complete benefit package including medical, dental, life insurance, pension, holiday, vacation, sick leave and long-term disability insurance.

County employees are eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

01

Answers to the Supplemental Questions must be supported by the "Education", "Work Experience" or "Skills" section of the job application. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.

• I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.
• I do not agree to the above information.

02

Questions 2-14 have been developed to help you to decide if you would be interested in becoming a Jail Programmer in Rice County. This document has statements that reflect job duties and tasks that jail program staff in Rice County are required to perform. Please read each statement and decide if you are "willing and able" to perform these tasks. Are you willing to work any shift or any day of the week, including occasional weekends?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you willing to work unscheduled shifts in an emergency?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you willing to work in a setting where vacations may be restricted based on staff availability?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you willing to supply and maintain on file a current address and phone number where you can be reached during off-duty hours?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you willing to write detainee/staff incident and investigation reports?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you willing to give testimony in internal disciplinary hearings or in county court?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you willing to follow Rice County's policies and Procedures including those that are created to maintain professional boundaries with detainees, their families and friends?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you willing to visit worksites of detainees on work release?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you able to set aside your personal prejudices and be fair in dealing with detainees regardless of their crime and/or backgrounds?

• Yes
• No

11

Are you willing, if necessary, to use appropriate use of force to deal with potentially dangerous situations?

• Yes
• No

12

Are you willing to work with detainees in the jail to assist them with program goals?

• Yes
• No

13

You must understand that policies are subject to change at any time, with or without notice. Are you able to conform to these changes?

• Yes
• No

14

Employment at the Rice County Jail will include a 12-month probationary period. There is no contract nor should any agreement for employment be considered a contract. Do you agree with this?

• Yes
• No

15

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

16

Did you graduate from and accredited school and receive an Associate's Degree in Criminology, Sociology, Psychology or related field high.

• Yes
• No

17

Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

18

Do you have 6 months of training, work or volunteer experience or a combination of education and experience that is related to implementing programs? (Example: experiences directly related to a jail, adult/juvenile detention center, state/federal prison setting, or a controlled facility/environment.)

• Yes
• No

19

If you answered "No" to questions #18, please explain in detail how your training and/or experience meet the required qualifications for this position. Please include all education and relevant experience. If not applicable list NA.

20

Please select your completed level of education by the closing date of the job posting.

• AA/AS Degree received in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Physical Education or Education, or a related field.
• BA/BS Degree Received in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Physical Education, Education, or a related field.
• AA/AS Degree Received in any other field of study.
• BA/BS Degree Received in any other field of study.
• None of the above

21

If you have completed other related education not listed in question #20, please explain. (example: certificate of corrections training). If none, list NA.

22

Describe any relevant part-time, internship or volunteer experience you have developing programs. Please be detailed in describing duties performed and length of time working or providing service. (If none list NA)

23

Does your application describe at least 6 months of job experience providing programs in any of these areas: corrections in an adult or juvenile detention facility or a state or federal prison setting, including any educational internship for field study programs?

• Yes
• No

24

Which best describes your work experience below. Please select one. Your application under the Work Experience section must describe at least 1 year of job experience in the area you select.

• Instructor/ Teacher
• Counselor
• Social Services / Human Services Worker
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Parole/Probation Worker
• Security Guard
• Sworn Law Enforcement Officer
• Military Policy Officer
• Public Relations/ Customer Service to include training and professional experience applying techniques for dealing with difficult people.
• None of the above

25

Describe your proficiency in speaking and understanding any or all of the below listed languages.

• I do not speak or understand Spanish/Somali/Sign Language.
• I speak and understand (any or all) Spanish/Somali/Sign Language if the conversation is slow and simple.
• I speak and understand (any or all) Spanish/Somali/Sign Language sufficiently well to answer general, multi-part questions.
• I speak and understand (any or all) Spanish/Somali/Sign Language fluently and can communicate on most general knowledge subjects with accuracy and precision.

26

Which best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?

• No experience
• Beginner (ex: create basic spreadsheets and formulas)
• Intermediate (ex: create/manage multiple spreadsheets, create formulas using functions)
• Advanced (ex: create/edit macros, create PivotTable and PivotChart)

27

Which certifications to you currently hold? (select one)

• Current CPR Certification
• Current First Aid Certification
• Current CPR & First Aid Certification
• Current First Responder Certification
• None of the above

28

Do you have Experience with Evidence based programs or release planning for individuals being released from confinement to the community?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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