Correctional Officers

Minnehaha County•Phoenix, AZ

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 the safety, security, and daily operation of the facility, protecting inmates, staff, and the community. The role includes responding to emergencies, applying crisis-intervention and de-escalation techniques, and supporting a safe and respectful environment. New officers complete 11 weeks of classroom and on-the-job training, including Crisis Intervention Training, and work alongside experienced staff after academy training. The position offers 12-hour shifts, 15 shifts per month, year-long schedule rotations, and every other week off Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The listed hiring range is $27.57–$30.40 per hour, with full earning potential up to $40.85 per hour. The recruitment may also be used to staff Correctional Systems Operator positions at a lower pay grade.

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 ability to maintain a safe driving record with Minnehaha County.
Successfully complete the pre-employment background process.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Maintain the ability to be a credible witness in court.
Make appropriate decisions quickly, tactfully, and impartially.
Learn and apply law enforcement operations policies and procedures.
Perform physical restraint techniques as instructed to ensure inmate and others' safety.
Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues, other agencies, and the public.
Present a professional appearance and communicate respectfully and approachably.

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 techniques to de-escalate mental-health situations.
Oversee inmate intake and release, 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 in accessing programs and services.
Handle communications equipment, log movement and activity, distribute mail and supplies, and maintain detailed records.
Help maintain a secure, respectful environment for inmates, staff, and the public.

Benefits

Generous paid time off and extended sick leave.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Retirement through a state pension plan.
Potential retention bonuses of $1,000 at 9, 18, 27, and 36 months for eligible newly hired Juvenile Correctional Officers who meet performance and program requirements.
$1.00 per hour night-shift differential.
Additional $0.50 per hour specialty pay for officers who pass a bilingual exam.
Paid 11-week classroom and on-the-job training.
Annual confidential mental health visits and additional support sessions 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 opportunities for pay increases, including increases of up to 5% after the first, second, and third years in addition to annual increases.