LTE (Limited Term Employment) Corrections Deputy

Burnett County is accepting applications for an LTECorrections Deputy with the Sheriffs Department. This is a limited term non-benefited position.

The Corrections Deputy is responsible for supervising inmates of the Burnett County Jail while assuring a safe secure and sanitary environment in accordance with state statutes and established procedures and guidelines under the general direction of the Jail Sergeant and Jail Administrator.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

High School Diploma or GED equivalency. A valid drivers license is required. Additional coursework in corrections science criminal justice or related field is helpful. Experience in corrections law enforcement or security preferred but not required. Must successfully pass pre-employment and post-offer testing including a background investigation drug screen physical and psychological examination. Failure to pass these will result in the employment offer being revoked.

Minimum Physical and Mental Demands Requited To Perform Essential Functions:

Physical Requirements Frequent activity such as walking standing bending stooping kneeling reaching (vertical and horizontal); using fingers hands feet legs and torso in providing various security services. Proficient in the use of restraining equipment and self-defense techniques. Able to lift carry and restrain inmates when required. Ability to manipulate keys keyboards operate levers and buttons; open and close heavy doors. Able to operate fire extinguisher and equipment used in booking prisoners such as monitors cameras radios and recorders.

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication requires the ability to make proper decisions and prompt responses in a variety of situations ranging from routine to those that are emotionally charged and potentially very serious. Must be able to communicate effectively with all kinds of people in situations or circumstances that are time sensitive life threatening and stressful. Requires the ability to speak clearly and distinctly with poise voice control and confidence in stressful situations. Requires the application of knowledge of human behavior when confronted with hostile or combative inmates in providing for their custody and security. Must be proficient in understanding and applying acquired subject matter knowledge in such areas as state jail standards prisoner rights and county policies as well as the ability to endure physical and mental abuse. Requires constant alertness and attention to detail.

Starting wage is $25.00/hour. Recruitment will be ongoing until position is filled.

To Apply:

Download the required Burnett County employment application and email to Human Resources at or call ext. 2135.