Lateral (Merit-based) Transfers for Correctional Officers
The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for lateral (merit-based) transfers for Correctional Officer. To apply, you must currently be a Correctional Officer (or Detention Deputy) working at the state and local level, such as at the Minnesota Department of Corrections, a sheriff's office, or community corrections department.
Applications are being accepted for full-time and intermittent (part-time) officers. Persons hired as intermittent staff may be offered opportunities to move into full-time positions without needing to participate in a new eligibility list process.
There are many advantages to being a lateral transfer beyond just putting your experience to work sooner, including:
- A streamlined hiring process since you have already completed a competitive process.
- Transfer of your sick leave (up to 120 hours per every year of service)
- A modified and condensed field training officer (FTO) program.
- Matching your current vacation accrual rates and pay in most cases.
- Participation in the Correctional Plan of the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA).
- Enjoy a number of different scheduling options to balance work/life and/or working part-time.
We welcome all applicants - you do not need to be a county resident to apply. We also welcome informational conversations prior to your application. Please contact Shannon Williams, Correctional Sergeant, with any questions or for more information.
About the Sheriff's Office
The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office is Minnesota’s first law enforcement agency, established in 1849 when Minnesota was a territory. We have over 450 employees and provide wide-ranging law enforcement and public safety services to an urban community of more than 550,000 residents in a metropolitan area of 3.2 million people.
As a Correctional Officer, you'll work at the Adult Detention Center (ADC), which is a 500-bed pre-trial facility providing safe and secure detention services to individuals following their arrest until a court disposition is reached. The ADC also houses individuals being held for probation or parole violations.
Correctional Officer Wages
- In 2024, the salary ranges are:
- Correctional Officer 1: $54,231 - $79,500 annually
- Correctional Officer 2: $58,941 - $86,335 annually
- Correctional Officers receive salary increases based on their years of service.
Uniform Allowance
The Sheriff’s Office provides a uniform allowance of $900 per year. A taser, radio, and chemical irritant are provided by the Sheriff’s Office at no cost to you.
Benefits and Insurance
The Sheriff’s Office offers several benefits, including but not limited to:
- Excellent health and dental insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Retirement benefits, deferred compensation, and health care savings
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee wellness services, including access to mental health services and fitness centers
For more information about benefits and insurance, please visit www.ramseycounty.us/jobs/employee-benefits-and-policies.
Application Process
Please download and complete the following three (3) forms:
- Job Application Electronic (pdf)
- Merit System Transfer Form (complete numbers one through eight only) (doc)
- General Authorization and Release (for employee verification and background) (pdf)
Please return the forms to:
Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office
Attention: Shannon Williams, Correctional Lieutenant
425 Grove Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Forms can also be emailed to [email protected].
Once the forms from you are received, Human Resources staff will confirm your eligibility to transfer. An interview will be scheduled and additional hiring paperwork will need to be completed prior to determining a start date. Again, the hiring process is very streamlined.
Questions
If you have any questions, please contact:
Shannon Williams
Correctional Lieutenant
Office: 651-266-9504
[email protected]
Contact Us
Shannon Williams
Correctional Lieutenant
Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office
Adult Detention Center
425 Grove Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Office: 651-266-9504
[email protected]