Correctional Officers

Minnehaha County•Los Angeles, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office is hiring Correctional Officers for its jail in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Officers help maintain safety and security within the facility and support its expanding operations. The role includes 11 weeks of classroom and on-the-job training, including Crisis Intervention Training, followed by ongoing support from experienced staff. Officers may earn certifications in crisis intervention, CPR and first aid, NCIC terminal operation, NIMS, pepper spray, CJIS, and defensive tactics. Potential future certifications include PepperBall, pistol, and Taser 10. The position offers 12-hour shifts, with 15 shifts per month and Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays off every other week. Year-long rotations provide consistent schedules. Career opportunities may include special assignments or promotions within the Jail Division, and officers are also routinely promoted to Deputy Sheriff in the Patrol Division. The recruitment may also be used to staff Correctional Systems Operator positions at a lower pay grade. The hiring range is $27.57–$30.40 per hour, with full earning potential up to $40.85 per hour. The posting also describes retention bonuses for eligible newly hired Juvenile Correctional Officers, night-shift differential, bilingual specialty pay, paid training, wellbeing resources, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and one year of relevant work experience; a comparable combination of education and work experience may be considered.
Valid driver's license and maintenance of a safe driving record with Minnehaha County.
Successful completion of the pre-employment background process.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain credibility as a witness in court.
Ability to make timely, appropriate decisions with tact and impartiality.
Ability to learn and apply law-enforcement operational policies and procedures.
Ability to perform physical restraint techniques as instructed.
Ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues, other agencies, and the public.
Professional appearance and respectful, approachable communication.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in criminal justice.
Experience working in corrections.
Knowledge of legal terminology.

Responsibilities

Conduct inmate head counts, wellness checks, cell inspections, and security rounds throughout the jail and perimeter.
Respond to emergencies and use crisis-intervention and de-escalation techniques, including in mental-health situations.
Oversee intake and release processes, including fingerprinting, photographing, property management, and accurate documentation.
Supervise recreation, meals, medication distribution, visitations, and inmate movement.
Conduct NCIC checks, manage warrants and protection orders, and support inmates accessing programs and services.
Use communications equipment; log movement and activity; distribute mail and supplies; and maintain detailed records.
Help maintain a secure and respectful environment for inmates, staff, and the public.
Apply physical restraint techniques as instructed to support inmate and others’ safety.

Benefits

Generous PTO and Extended Sick Leave.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Retirement through a state pension plan, described as providing lifetime income throughout retirement.
Newly hired Juvenile Correctional Officers may qualify for $1,000 retention bonuses at 9, 18, 27, and 36 months, subject to performance and program eligibility requirements.
Night-shift differential of $1.00 per hour.
Bilingual specialty pay of an additional $0.50 per hour for officers who pass a bilingual exam.
Paid 11-week classroom and on-the-job training.
Annual confidential mental health visits, with additional sessions available for officers and family members.
Access to financial resources, legal advisors, work and lifestyle support, and educational resources.
Onsite workout facility, gym reimbursement, wellness challenges, and health and fitness education.
Regular pay increases, including up to 5% increases after the first, second, and third years, in addition to annual increases.