Salary: See Position Description
Location : Williston, ND
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2026-25
Department: Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 06/18/2026
Closing Date: 7/2/2026 6:00 PM Central

Description

The Corrections Sergeant maintains the safety and security of inmates and staff at the Williams County Correctional Center. This position acts as the shift commander on the assigned shift.
Examples of Duties
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change with or without notice. Incumbents must be able to perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Supervises Corrections Deputies as they perform their job duties; verifies duties are completed correctly
• Participates in the day-to-day activities of Corrections Deputies or provides assistance when needed
• Maintains the safety and security of the staff, inmates, and corrections facility; monitors behavior of inmates and promotes acceptable attitude and conduct
• Maintains custody and control of inmates according to policies, procedures, and regulations
• Supervises inmate activities and maintains discipline; may physically restrain uncooperative or disruptive inmates and take steps to avert fights, assaults, riots, and escapes
• Oversees provision of care for inmates; administers and dispenses medications, schedules appointments, arranges transports and/or provides transportation for visits and appointments outside of the facility
• Updates and maintains a variety of files, records, event logs, charts, and other documents; distributes appropriate records and prepares reports as required

• Testifies as a credible witness in various court proceedings

• Assists the Sheriff's Office staff, county departments, and federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies as needed
• Maintains the integrity, professionalism, and high ethical standard of the Sheriff's Office by ensuring that all applicable rules and regulations are followed
• Maintains the confidentiality of non-public records and makes all information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code available.

Typical Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND two (2) years of experience as a corrections officer
• ND Corrections Officer Basic Certification, or the ability to become certified within one year of start date
• Technical certifications in CPR, First Aid, and specialized tactics and equipment
• Must pass a thorough background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver's License
• Must be able to work in uniform during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift

Supplemental Information
Special Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a correctional facility environment that involves constant awareness and concentration of surrounding activities. Work occasionally involves personal danger and potential exposure to hazardous situations; the physical ability to subdue hostile individuals is required.

Benefits and Compensation Start pay for this position is $47.75/hour to $49.00 depending on experience and training. Williams County provides generous benefits to full-time regular employees: paid sick and vacation leave, a fully paid health/dental/vision benefit plan for employees and dependents, term life insurance of $25,000, and 100% contribution toward retirement benefits through the ND Public Employees Retirement System.
Williams County offers competitive pay, a great work environment and a generous benefit package to full time employees, including a fully-paid health/dental/vision plan for the entire family.

Williams County pays the full premium for family, single-plus-dependent or single coverage plan for each full-time employee.

Williams County provides a monthly allowance toward the purchase of a voluntary supplemental insurance policy for each full-time employee. Coverage may include single, single-plus-dependent or family coverage on any voluntary supplemental insurance provided by the designated Williams County supplemental insurance provider.

Williams County pays the premium for a $25,000 term life insurance policy and $25,000 accidental death and dismemberment policy for full-time employees.

Williams County pays the premium for a Long Term Disability Insurance plan for full-time employees.

Employees who are at least 18 years of age and are working in a qualified position an average of 20 hours per week for five or more months of the year are required to participate in the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System (ND PERS) Retirement Plan. Membership will become effective immediately upon employment.
01

Do you have any law enforcement related work experience? Please mark all that apply:

• Security industry
• Law enforcement
• Corrections (jail/prison)
• Juvenile detention
• Military
• Defensive tactics
• None of the above

02

How many years of Law Enforcement experience do you have?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

03

Do you have a ND Corrections Officer Basic certification OR the ability to become certified within one year of start date?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of Corrections experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years or more

05

Do you have the ability to (Please mark all that apply):

• Lift or drag 150 pounds
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Work in a small, enclosed environment
• None of the above

06

Do you have experience with the following (mark all that apply):

• Operating a computer and Microsoft Office
• Answering calls on a multi-line business telephone system
• Using a multi-band radio
• Zuercher or similar records management system
• None of the above

07

Mark all that apply:

• I am a Licensed Peace Officer
• I am a Certified Corrections Officer
• I have Medical Training (EMT and or CAN)
• I have CPR Training
• I have First Aid Training
• I have training in Specialized Tactics
• None of the above

08

Mark the following areas where you have experience, training, or licenses related to the following activities:

• Occupational Safety
• Project management
• Personnel Management
• Data management and reporting
• None of the above

09

Do you have any law enforcement and/or Corrections related work experience? If so, mark all that apply:

• Inmate discipline
• Inmate transportation
• Zuercher
• Inmate recreation
• Inmate feeding
• ND DOCR rulers
• ND DOCR structure
• Inmate records management
• Inmate property management
• Staff safety policies
• Inmate safety policies
• Corrections policy creation and enforcement
• None of the above

10

How many years of personnel management experience do you have?

• No experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

11

If you have supervisory experience, what is the average number of employees working under you at a given time?

• No experience
• 0 (zero)
• 1 to 3
• 4 to 6
• 7 to 10
• 11 to 20
• 21 or more

12

Which of the following are you able and willing to work? (Mark all that apply)

• Shift work (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am)
• Weekends and holidays
• Overtime shifts
• During inclement weather
• Within a secure (locked) facility
• With individuals who are violent, confrontational and/or manipulative
• None of the above

13

Are you a local resident? (For the purpose of this question, we consider Eastern Montana or Western North Dakota as local residents)

• Yes
• No

14

Which best describes your highest level of completed education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctoral degree

15

Do you have a valid North Dakota driver's license OR equivalent?

• Yes
• No

16

Have you ever been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation?

• Yes
• No

17

Are you currently awaiting trial for any criminal offense?

• Yes
• No

18

If you answered "Yes" to being convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation, or is waiting for trial related to a criminal offense, please explain. If "No", enter N/A
Required Question