Salary: $36.01 - $50.41 Hourly
Location : Faribault, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-050
Department: Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 09/10/2026
Closing Date: 9/24/2026 11:59 PM Central

Job Summary

**OPEN TO INTERNAL RICE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY**

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Sheriff and Jail Administration, the Jail Sergeant is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and directing correctional personnel, and assuring the implementation and compliance of jail policies, procedures, and rules. The Jail Sergeant is responsible for assuring and maintaining jail security, proper intake processes, sanitation, and safety procedures, as well as assisting with the training of new correctional personnel. The Jail Sergeant is responsible for reporting, handling, and initiating emergency procedures within the facilities, as well as providing assistance to jail administration concerning personnel actions. The Jail Sergeant will assume shifts in the jail for unforeseen staff shortages, including understaffed post.

Examples of Duties

• Administers, directs, and supervises the security of the facility in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws; and makes operational decisions and verifies compliance based on these laws and standards.
• Supervises staff in the performance of their duties at the County Jail Facility.
• Organizes, recommends, and executes required activities such as policies and procedures, staffing plans, and general administrative tasks.
• Maintains open and effective communication with the courts, community corrections, social workers, medical professionals, mental health professionals, victims services coordinator and other branches of law enforcement.
• Maintains and demonstrates working knowledge on all required detainee management systems and software programs, detainee communication software, operation of x-ray machine, and all post orders for correctional officer positions.
• Manages jail financial operations in absence of Jail Records Staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The job requires an Associate Degree in Law Enforcement, Corrections or related field, and five years of Minnesota Government access related corrections experience or equivalent. A valid driver's license is required upon hire.
Supplemental Information
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Correctional Officers Sergeants Union - Non-Exempt - Grade 12
HOURS: Full Time. Rotating shift basis, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
Rice County offers a complete benefit package including medical, dental, life insurance, pension, holiday, vacation, sick leave and long-term disability insurance.

County employees are eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

For additional information, please follow the link to the Rice County website:
01

Answers to the Supplemental Questions must be supported by the "Education," "Work Experience" or "Skills" section of the job application. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.

• I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.
• I do not agree to the above information.

02

Are you currently employed by Rice County?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

04

Which best represents your level of education by the date of the job closing?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate Degree in Law Enforcement, Corrections, or related field.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Law Enforcement, Corrections, or related field.
• Equivalent experience or a combination of education and experience relevant to Law Enforcement, Corrections, or a related field (please explain in question #6)
• None of the above

05

Do you have a minimum of 5 years of related corrections experience supported in your work history section of your application?

• Yes
• No

06

IF YOU ANSWERED EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE or NO to either question 4 and/or 5, please explain in detail how your education and work experience of meeting the minimum qualifications of requiring an Associate Degree in Law Enforcement, Corrections, or related field, and five years of related experience. IF YOU ANSWERED YES to the above questions please list "NA".
07

How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years or more

08

Do you have experience as an FTO?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have any experience or certificates in instructing the following? Select all that apply.

• SPEAR
• Use of Force (Hand Cuffing, Baton, OC/Pepperball, Taser)
• WRAP and/or Shield Instructor
• Verbal De-escalation and CIT
• Field Training Officer Trainer
• Peer Support
• None of the Above

10

Please list any additional job-related training you have completed. (i.e. crisis intervention, security training, supervisory training, leadership training, etc.) If none, please list NA.
11

Please select languages that you are fluent in. (Fluent/Highly Proficient)

• Spanish
• Somali
• American Sign Language
• None of the Above

Required Question