Mn Bca Jobs in Rice, MN (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $52,000.00 - $71,364.80 Annually
Location : 581 Highway 23, Foley, MN 56329, MN
Job Type: Full-Time (Union)
Job Number: 2026-DO-FEMALE-1
Department: Sheriff's Office
Division: Jail
Opening Date: 02/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: LELS-DO/DIS
Position Summary
NOW HIRING!
AN EXCITING DETENTION OFFICER CAREER OPPORTUNITY IS WAITING FOR YOU!
*** ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PROVIDED ***
The Benton County Jail is seeking qualified candidates to fill full-time FEMALE Detention Officer positions and to create an eligibility list for future FEMALE Detention Officer Openings!
An individual must meet the minimum qualifications as stated below to qualify for the Female Detention Officer Position:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent GED; a valid Minnesota Driver's License, and
• Pass a Video Detention Officer Test, and
• Pass a criminal background investigation.

Highlights:

• Listed are the shift hours that are bid based on seniority.
  • 12-hour shifts: 7 am - 7 pm and 7 pm - 7 am
  • 8-hour shifts: 7 am - 3 pm and 3 pm - 11 pm
• Competitive Pay - starting at $25.00 per hour.
• Advanced placement on the pay scale is available for candidates with corrections or detention experience.
• Shift Differential
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• On-the-job training
• Rotating 3-day weekends
• Uniform and Equipment provided upon completion of Training.
• Annual Uniform Allowance
• And Additional Benefits

Position Summary
Responsible for the control, observation, and supervision of inmates to ensure the maintenance of security, safety, operational rules, and policies of the Benton County Jail.
Position ObjectiveThis is a continuous posting, and applications will be reviewed in batches based on the date the application was submitted. Once a batch has completed the process, the next batch will then be reviewed. This may result in a delay in receiving updates on your application. You may contact Human Resources at 320-968-5004 or by email at hr@co.benton.mn.us for status updates.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions
A. Responds to inmate concerns and medical emergencies, performs emergency first aid, operates emergency equipment, and reports to medical staff.
B. Enforces jail rules and regulations, including the disciplining of inmates.
C. Prepares and updates reports and maintains records.
D. Completes medical questionnaires to assess inmates within medical guidelines and distributes medications.
E. Maintains counts of inmates in assigned areas.
F. Searches inmates and inspects cells, recreation areas, grounds, work locations, and other activity areas for unauthorized objects or materials.
G. Operates central control, which includes, but is not limited to, monitoring radio traffic, opening facility doors, monitoring movement within the facility (inmate and staff), answering phone calls, and monitoring inmate phone use.
H. Processes the intake and release of detainees.
I. Escorts inmates and groups of inmates to work and other activities.
J. Supervises and instructs inmates on work crew activities and equipment operation.
K. Responds to safety and security incidents and other emergency situations, may require physical restraint and control of resisting and uncooperative inmates.
L. Transports and assists in the supervision of inmates outside the facility.
M. Completes safety and security checks throughout the facility.
Additional Functions
A. Attends trainings as needed.
B. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
Minimum Qualifications - Training and Experience Required
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
A. High School Diploma or Equivalent GED; and
B. Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.
C. Must successfully complete a background check. This includes psychological, drug, and alcohol.
D. Must complete and pass pre-employment testing.
E. Obtain and maintain certifications and licensures.
E.1. Ability to obtain and maintain within 1 year of hire:
E.1.1. First Aid/CPR, Use of Force, PREA, and Taser Training.
E.2. Ability to obtain and maintain within 6 months of hire:
E.2.1. Use of Force, BCA training, Portal's training, and OC certification.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Physical Demands and Working Conditions Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
A. Basic knowledge of law enforcement terminology and procedures.
B. Ability to effectively use a computer and various software programs.
C. Ability to handle critical situations in a calm manner.
D. The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
E. Ability to maintain effective public relations and deal with hostile or aggressive persons.
F. Ability to handle various assignments and problems under moderate supervision within standard operating procedures.
G. Ability to perform standard procedures and tasks where basic analytical ability is required. Detailed guidelines and procedures are generally used to make decisions or determine actions.
H. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with regular contact with the department and periodic contacts with other departments, outside agencies, and the public to relay basic information or facts.
I. Ability to travel within your daily work assignment.
J. Ability to travel within Minnesota, including extended overnight stays.
K. Ability to work extended, evening, and weekend hours as needed.
L. Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
M. Performs physical/mental demands of the work environment requirements for this position.
N. Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours, and outside regular hours, as necessary.
O. Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from different organizations, and citizen customers.
P. Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to private data. Any access to private data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that is necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data is being accessed, employee should take reasonable measures to ensure the private data is not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is finished, the private data must be properly stored according to county policies and the Minnesota Statutes
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
A. Work is performed in the Benton County Jail and other facilities involved with the transport of inmates.
B. Normal hearing and correctable vision are required.
C. Must possess physical strength and the ability to restrain and control persons, and the ability to physically defend oneself.
D. This position requires the ability to lift or assist in lifting injured persons. Duties can include prolonged periods of standing or walking.
E. There is a moderate likelihood of contact with bloodborne pathogens, airborne pathogens, and other potentially infectious materials.
F. There is a moderate likelihood of verbal abuse and violence exposure from hostile and angry inmates.
G. This position is exposed to mental effort and stress and is exposed to individuals with mental illness.
H. This position frequently performs work under moderate attention to detail and deadlines.
Hours of Work
A. Schedule to fit a 24-hr/day, 7 days/week demand
Equipment Utilized
A. Office equipment and computer, law enforcement equipment and tools, department transport vehicles, and medical equipment
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The County Board, County Administrator, or appropriate Elected Official retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.
Benton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Benton County offers an exceptional benefit package, including paid time off and holiday pay. Also included in this benefit package are health, comprehensive dental, vision, and life insurance; medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts (Section 125 Plan); deferred compensation plan, and Public Employees Retirement (pension) - (PERA).
BENTON COUNTY BENEFIT SUMMARY
This summary is intended for general information purposes and does not represent the legal description of our benefit package. The summary plan descriptions, Benton County personnel policies, or applicable labor contracts contain more complete information and will prevail in the event of a discrepancy.
TO VIEW BENTON COUNTY'S BENEFITS GUIDE FOR DETAILS ON BENEFITS, CLICK HERE.
COMPETITIVE AND EQUITABLE COMPENSATION:
It is the policy of Benton County that competitive and equitable compensation be provided to employees, consistent with the Local Government Pay Equity Act and federal standards. We strive to be a market-competitive employer with externally competitive compensation rates and internally equitable. To do so, Benton County has adopted an annual classification maintenance program that provides for the ongoing review of all job classifications on a three-year rotating cycle. The Human Resource Department has information regarding the county's Compensation Plan, job classifications, and annual classification maintenance program.
PAID TIME OFF (PTO):
PTO is defined as authorized absence from duty with pay granted to employees in permanent employment positions. The amount of PTO earned is dependent upon hours worked and the employee's length of service measured from his or her last date of continuous service with Benton County in accordance with the following schedule:
YEARS
OF SERVICE
ANNUAL
ACCRUAL RATE
PER PAY PERIOD
ACCRUAL RATE
PTO
DAYS EARNED
0 through 2 years
168 HOURS
6.46 HOURS
21 PTO DAYS
3 through 6 years
192 HOURS
7.39 HOURS
24 PTO DAYS
7 through 10 years
216 HOURS
8.31 HOURS
27 PTO DAYS
11 through 15 years
240 HOURS
9.23 HOURS
30 PTO DAYS
16 through 20 years
264 HOURS
10.15 HOURS
33 PTO DAYS
21+ years
288 HOURS
11.08 HOURS
36 PTO DAYS
Employees in regular part-time positions, who normally work fourteen or more hours per week, shall earn PTO on a pro-rata basis.
HOLIDAYS:
Benton County observes the following 13 calendar holidays:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Good Friday (4 hours)
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
The day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve (4 hours) *
Christmas Day
**If Christmas Eve falls on a workday, County Offices (excluding the Sheriff's Office) will close at noon.
*Except for the December 24th holiday, if the holiday falls on a Saturday, the previous Friday shall be designated as the official holiday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be designated as the official holiday.
HEALTH INSURANCE:
Regular full-time employees and their dependents are eligible for group health insurance coverage, administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota. Newly hired employees will be eligible for coverage effective on the first of the month immediately following their date of hire.
Regular part-time employees who are regularly scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are also eligible for health insurance coverage.
VISION INSURANCE:
Regular full-time employees may elect to purchase supplemental vision insurance through VSP for themselves and their dependents. Newly hired employees who choose this option will be eligible for coverage effectively on the first day of the month immediately following their date of hire.
Regular part-time employees who are regularly scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are also eligible for health insurance coverage.
HEALTH CARE SAVINGS PLAN:
Several classifications of employees participate in a post-employment pre-tax savings plan designed to help save for future medical expenses. For additional information, don't hesitate to get in touch with Human Resources at extension 5004.
DENTAL INSURANCE:
Guardian dental benefits are available to employees enrolled in the Benton County health insurance plan. The annual maximum is $1,200 per person. For more information or to locate an in-network dentist, please visit
LIFE INSURANCE:
Regular full-time employees and elected officials shall be provided with a $15,000 employer-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) term life insurance policy. (As of 1/1/2026, Age Reductions no longer apply.)
OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE:
Additional life insurance coverage is available at the employee's expense.
SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE:
Employees may elect to purchase supplemental insurance through AFLAC. Available poli...