Air Guard Security Officer

Minnehaha County • Sd 57104, SD

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About The Position

The Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office is hiring an Air Guard Security Officer to provide security and protection for South Dakota Air National Guard (SDANG) facilities and equipment. Officers work with military security officers to protect SDANG assets. The role provides 24/7 security services and requires availability for day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Shifts are 12 hours, with schedules established six months at a time; officers typically work 15 shifts per month.

The position provides armed security at entry points and around aircraft, hangars, munitions and firearms storage, and sensitive facilities. The officer conducts surveillance, security checks, and interior and exterior perimeter patrols; maintains and uses weapons, vehicles, and security equipment; and responds to calls, alarms, traffic incidents, and accidents. The officer also operates the security desk and monitors communications, fire detection systems, and surveillance cameras; maintains logs, inventories, and aircraft status information; dispatches and communicates with patrols; coordinates responses; assists military personnel and civilians; and conducts building and boiler checks.

No prior experience is necessary for training, which is provided and includes continuous learning opportunities. The position is funded through September 2027 and may be extended pending additional funding.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and one year of relevant work experience; a comparable combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Valid driver's license and ability to maintain a safe driving record with Minnehaha County.
• Successfully complete firearm safety training and the qualification process, including annual requalification.
• Pass the Air Guard background check, physical fitness test, and vision requirements.
• Successfully complete the pre-employment background process.
• Develop and retain firearm and weapons skills and maintain qualification.
• Apply firearm and safety training appropriately to situations encountered while performing the job.
• Working knowledge of principles, policies, procedures, codes, laws, and statutes of law enforcement operations.
• Maintain the ability to be a credible witness in court.
• Make appropriate decisions quickly and act with tact and impartiality.
• Perform physical restraint techniques as instructed to support the safety of suspects and others.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues, other agencies, and the public.
• Present a professional appearance and communicate respectfully and approachably.
• Availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in security or with military operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide armed security at entry points and protect aircraft, hangars, munitions and firearms storage, and sensitive facilities.
• Conduct continuous surveillance, routine security checks, and interior and exterior perimeter patrols to detect intrusions and suspicious activity.
• Maintain and responsibly use weapons, vehicles, and security equipment.
• Respond to FAA control tower calls, intrusion alarms, on-base traffic incidents, and accidents; document events and enforce regulations.
• Operate the security desk and monitor DSN and commercial phone lines, fire detection systems, and surveillance cameras.
• Communicate critical information among security police, the FAA tower, local law enforcement, and weather alert systems.
• Maintain the blotter, daily activity logs, equipment inventories, and flightline aircraft status board.
• Brief and dispatch patrols, communicate with armed teams, report discrepancies to key personnel, and coordinate responses across the installation.
• Assist civilians and military personnel and conduct building and boiler checks.
• Uphold Air Guard standards through professional security, monitoring, and response duties.

Benefits

• Hiring range of $25.53 to $28.15 per hour, with full earning potential up to $37.83 per hour and regular opportunities for pay increases.
• With good performance, new officers may receive pay increases of up to 5% after their first, second, and third years, in addition to annual increases.
• 12-hour shifts and approximately 15 shifts per month, with Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off every other week.
• Night shift differential of $1.00 per hour.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Paid time off starting at approximately 130 hours per year.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Law enforcement retirement through the South Dakota Retirement System.
• Paid training and continuous learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED