Salary : $88,784.00 - $124,196.00 Annually
Location : Willmar, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: Department: Law Enforcement
Division: County Jail
Opening Date: 08/12/2025
Closing Date: 8/26/2025 4:30 PM Central
Description The Captain/Jail Administrator is an administrative and supervisory position, acting as the second assistant to the Sheriff. This position takes command of the Sheriff's Office in the absence of the Sheriff and Chief Deputy. The primary responsibility is to manage and oversee the operations of the Kandiyohi County Jail, ensuring safety, security, and compliance with all standards and constitutional requirements. The Captain/Jail Administrator is tasked with developing and recommending policies, procedures, and operational strategies for the jail. This role also involves coordination with criminal justice system partners, managing personnel, budget recommendations, and ensuring training and performance standards are met.
Job Duties - Administrative Oversight:
- Serve as the second assistant to the Sheriff, taking command in their absence.
- Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and directives for the operation of the jail.
- Oversee the daily operations of the jail facility, ensuring a secure and efficient environment.
- Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with cleanliness and operational standards.
- Collaborate with Sheriff's Office staff and outside partners to maintain operational efficiency.
- Personnel Management:
- Supervise jail personnel across all shifts and ensure that staffing levels meet operational needs.
- Delegate work assignments, monitor job performance, and provide guidance to jail staff.
- Conduct personnel investigations, administer corrective actions, and implement disciplinary measures as necessary.
- Organize and oversee ongoing training programs to ensure staff are equipped with necessary skills.
- Evaluate and document employee performance, and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Budget and Resource Management:
- Assist in developing and managing the jail's budget, ensuring operations are within budgetary constraints.
- Monitor and maintain inventory levels of jail supplies, equipment, and fixed assets.
- Work with the Sheriff to make recommendations for budget adjustments, equipment purchases, or repairs.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Serve as a liaison between jail personnel and other law enforcement, judicial, and service providers.
- Communicate regularly with judges, court personnel, law enforcement agencies, and contracted services (e.g., food, medical, educational services) to ensure smooth operations.
- Collaborate with the Jail Program Coordinator to ensure community release and Huber release programs are effectively managed.
- Safety and Security:
- Oversee the safety and security of all inmates, staff, and visitors within the jail facility.
- Monitor jail operations to identify potential risks or issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and constitutional laws regarding inmate rights and jail operations.
- Additional Duties:
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Sheriff or designated authority.
Qualifications - Education & Experience:
- Associate's Degree.
- Current Minnesota Peace Officer license or eligibility to be licensed.
- Certificate of training in First Aid.
- Minimum of two years of supervisory experience in law enforcement at the Sergeant level or higher, preferred.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to correctional facilities.
- Familiarity with court and probation rules and regulations.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to assess and improve operational efficiency, identify issues, and implement effective solutions.
- Proficiency in administrative tasks including report writing and policy development.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, delegate effectively, and work independently.
- Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform manual tasks requiring coordination, strength, and dexterity, including lifting and moving objects up to 75 pounds.
- Occasional lifting requirements of up to 75 pounds; on rare occasions, the ability to push/pull up to 300 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending, twisting, and physical exertion.
Supplemental Information - Must have a valid Minnesota Driver's License and a clean driving record.
- Must pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Kandiyohi County offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health, dental, vision, PERA retirement, 457(b) deferred compensation plan, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick/ESST leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
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Do you have an Associate's degree?
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Do you have a current Minnesota Peace Officer license or are you eligible to be licensed in Minnesota?
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Do you have at least two years of supervisory experience in law enforcement at the Sergeant level or higher?
- Yes, 5+ years of experience
- Yes, 3+ to 5 years of experience
- Yes, 2 to 3 years of experience
- Yes, less than 2 years of experience
- No
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Do you have experience in policy development or implementing operational procedures in a correctional or law enforcement setting?
- Yes, 5+ years of experience
- Yes, 3+ to 5 years of experience
- Yes, 2 to 3 years of experience
- Yes, less than 2 years of experience
- No
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Do you have experience managing a budget, including recommending budget adjustments and managing resources within budgetary constraints?
- Yes, 5+ years of experience
- Yes, 3+ to 5 years of experience
- Yes, 2 to 3 years of experience
- Yes, less than 2 years of experience
- No
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Do you have experience working with law enforcement, judicial, or service provider partners in a correctional environment?
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Do you have a strong knowledge of state, federal, and constitutional laws regarding inmate rights and correctional facility operations?
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Are you proficient in administrative tasks such as report writing, policy development, and overseeing training programs?
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Are you able to perform all physical requirements of the position, including lifting up to 75 pounds and performing tasks that require physical exertion (standing, walking, etc.) with or without reasonable accommodation?
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If you answered "Yes" to being a Veteran, please indicate whether you would like to claim Veteran's Preference Points:
- Yes - I am a qualified veteran who served during a qualifying wartime period.
- Yes - I am a disabled veteran with a 10% or higher disability rating.
- Yes - I am the spouse of a deceased veteran or the spouse of a disabled veteran who is unable to work due to their disability.
- No - I do not wish to claim Veteran's Preference Points.
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If you selected "Yes" to the question above, please upload a copy of your DD214 as an attachment to this application. By initialing below, you confirm that you have uploaded this document.
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