Correctional Officer
Aitkin County Sheriff Office
Aitkin , MN
01.2022 - Current
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
