Correctional Officer Ongoing Recruitment
The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for Correctional Officer. Applications are currently accepted through Monday, September 9, 2024, at 11:59 pm (CST).
This posting is for full-time officers.
As a Correctional Officer at the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, you’ll perform various duties at the Ramsey County Adult Detention Center, which is a 500-bed pre-sentence facility located in Saint Paul, Minnesota in a modern detention facility.
We welcome all applicants - you do not need to be a county resident to apply. We also welcome informational conversations prior to your application. Please contact Shannon Williams, Correctional Lieutenant, with any questions or for more information.
Requirements
To be a Correctional Officer 1, you must meet the following requirements:
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: Any combination of general work experience or post high school education that equals two years.
To be a Correctional Officer 2, you must meet the following requirements:
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: Any combination of general work experience or post high school education that equals two years; and two additional years of experience as a Correctional Officer 1 (General Duty) or equivalent.
If you're not sure if you meet these requirements, please contact Shannon Williams, Correctional Lieutenant.
Application Process
The first step is to apply online. Please complete the online application.
Apply for Correctional Officer
Once you apply online, your application will be reviewed. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will advance in the hiring process. The hiring process includes:
- Oral interview
- Background investigation
- Medical evaluation/work simulation
Sheriff’s Office staff will help guide you through the hiring processing. Throughout the hiring process, you will be in contact with the Training Unit and receive information and updates.
Correctional Officer Wages
- In 2024, the salary ranges are:
- Correctional Officer 1: $54,231 - $79,500 annually
- Correctional Officer 2: $58,941 - $86,335 annually
- Correctional Officers receive salary increases based on their years of service.
Uniform Allowance
The Sheriff’s Office provides a uniform allowance of $900 per year. A taser, radio, and chemical irritant are provided by the Sheriff’s Office at no cost to you.
About the Sheriff's Office
The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office is Minnesota’s first law enforcement agency, established in 1849 when Minnesota was a territory. We have over 450 employees and provide wide-ranging law enforcement and public safety services to an urban community of more than 550,000 residents in a metropolitan area of 3.2 million people.
Sheriff's Office divisions and organization
- Administration
The Administration Division coordinates all functions of the Sheriff’s Office and supports operations by providing resources, direction, policy and leadership. This division also provides training, administrative and financial resources, equipment, and community services.
- Community Relations and Outreach
The Community Relations & Outreach Division builds and fosters relationships with all of the communities of Ramsey County.
- Court and Security Services
The Court and Security Services Division protects and serves both the public and the judiciary system with skill and integrity to ensure a safe and just community.
- Detention Services
The Detention Services Division creates a safe, secure, and humane environment for detainees and staff and promotes public safety together with other agencies.
- Public Safety Services
The Public Safety Services Division promotes public safety through awareness, enforcement, and education with a professional and responsive commitment to strong community partnerships.
- Regional Services
The Regional Services Division delivers specialized law enforcement capabilities to the Sheriff’s Office and supports other agencies throughout the region with those capabilities.
Learn about the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office
Benefits and Insurance
The Sheriff’s Office offers several benefits, including but not limited to:
- Excellent health and dental insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Retirement benefits, deferred compensation, and health care savings
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee wellness services, including access to mental health services and fitness centers
For more information about benefits and insurance, please visit www.ramseycounty.us/jobs/employee-benefits-and-policies.
Questions
If you have any questions, please contact:
Shannon Williams
Correctional Lieutenant
Office: 651-266-9504
[email protected]
Contact Us
Shannon Williams
Correctional Lieutenant
Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office
Adult Detention Center
425 Grove Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Office: 651-266-9504
[email protected]