Correctional Officer

  • McKenzie County
  • Watford City, North Dakota
  • Full Time
If you are interested in joining our team as a Correctional Officer, please submit your resume and a completed Background Consent Form, which can be found here :
  • Provide all aspects of supervision of inmates to ensure custody, control, and care; including recreation and meal periods
  • Secure all inmate property and follow standard procedures designated for the care of the property
  • Prepare reports; including booking, releases, fingerprinting, and mug shot photography. Assists in the maintenance of carious records and information reporting materials and data bases
  • Check inmate mail for possible contraband; maintain a periodic patrol to ensure the security and integrity of the facility; monitor and screen inmate visitor traffic; and observe traffic in and around the facility
  • Addresses complaints from staff, inmates, visitors, etc.
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature or level
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Must be certified Correctional Officer within one (1) year of hiring date
  • Extensive knowledge of computers, computer programs, scanning equipment and various other office machines
  • Organizational skills and ability to multitask
  • Must be a self-starter and goal oriented
  • Physical requirements and working conditions:
    1. Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
    2. Moderate work: Exerting up to 50 pounds if force occasionally and/ or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Moderate work involves moving most of the time. Jobs are moderate if walking and standing are required frequently and all other moderate criteria are met.
    Job ID: 506720457
    Originally Posted on: 1/16/2026

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