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JOB SPECIFICS
Experience based consideration for experienced Correctional Officers is available!
Our Correctional Officers take great pride in wearing the uniform and badge of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
As a Correctional Officer with Washington County Sheriff’s Office your daily routine will never be boring. At WCJ, our Correctional Officers are focused on maintaining peace, security, and safety within the Washington County Jail. They train extensively in mental health crisis intervention and can remain calm, confident and security- minded in the most adverse and stressful situations. Additionally, our Correctional Officers enforce facility rules and maintain order, directly supervise the daily activities of inmates, search for contraband and weapons, complete facility inspections, and write reports on inmate conduct and behaviors. Our Correctional Officers take great pride in wearing the uniform and badge of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Click here for more information about the position of Correctional Officer (Download PDF reader).
- Possess a bachelor's degree (or higher) in any field of study
- Possess an associate's degree in corrections, law enforcement, psychology, sociology, or criminology
- One (1) year paid experience in corrections, law enforcement, mental health unit/psychiatric unit/behavioral health unit, or emergency medical services
- Two (2) or more years of paid experience in the U.S. Armed Services
- Three (3) or more years of paid experience in the security services field
Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.
Candidates must achieve a passing score in each of the following: testing/interview process, psychological examination, background investigation, physical examination, and drug test at the time an appointment is offered. Individuals operating a motor vehicle for county business must possess a valid driver's license.
Correctional Officers work a four day on/two day off rotation schedule. Shifts are generally 8.5 hours long.
*Days 6:30 am - 3:00 pm (0630-1500)
*Afternoons - 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm (1430-2300)
*Nights - 10:30 pm - 7:00 am (2230-0700)
Shift exchanges are also allowed with other staff if you need a special event off.
:$30.11 - $41.85/hour.
+$1.00/hour shift differential for afternoon and overnight shifts.
Experience based considerations (Lateral Wage Points) available - see attached. Lateral wage points will be based on experience, education, and specialty assignments
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To be eligible for the $1,250 Public Safety retention payment, must be employed in the jail for a least 6 months in 2025 and employed on November 25, 2025.
**This job posting will serve to establish an eligibility list for future openings.**
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.11 - $41.85 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Stillwater, MN 55082 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Stillwater, MN 55082: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person