Merakey Jobs

The Stearns County Sheriff's Office is committed to our partners, profession and communities. We strive to deliver the best public safety customer service through community engagement, innovative ideas and the progressive use of technology. The Sheriff's Office employs over 220 hardworking and dedicated individuals committed to teamwork and organizational growth. Few people would choose to spend their time inside the walls of a jail, but it's all in a day's work as a Correctional Officer! Interested in a career with great job security and the ability to retire at age 55? Become a Correctional Officer where it will be good time served! You'll receive great pay, benefits, opportunity for advancement, and the reward of helping people make real life changes. Work is performed in a 24/7 locked facility environment with shift work including weekends and holidays. Correctional Officers enjoy 18 days of paid time off as well as 5 wellness days annually so that you have plenty of time to unwind and recharge! Check out this opportunity to make a difference through a rewarding career in public service and enjoy the excellent quality of life in Central Minnesota. *All correctional officers will be eligible to receive a 5% pay increase on 1/1/2026 and 1/1/2027. *Hiring Incentive of up to $5,000 ($1,000 after completion of Field Training Officer Program; $2,000 after completion of probationary period; $2,000 after completion of two years of employment. Lateral Applicants are highly encouraged to apply for this position. Lateral applicants with relevant prior experience in corrections may qualify for higher initial pay scale placement. The 2025 lateral hire wage scale: One year of relevant experience = ($31.11) Two years of relevant experience = ($32.04) - Three years of relevant experience = ($33.00) Four years of relevant experience = ($33.99) - Five or more years of relevant experience = ($35.01). Position Objective To provide security and ensure the safety of inmates, detained juveniles, vulnerable civil commitments, staff and the general public. This position is responsible for the transportation, programming, court duties, control, observation and direct supervision of detained juveniles, adult inmate population, and to enforce rules, regulations and policies in compliance with the MN Department of Corrections requirements. This position is the initial point of contact for all incarcerated individuals in the County Jail.