Correctional Officer

Minnehaha County•Minneapolis, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is hiring Correctional Officers to serve in its jail and support public safety. Officers help protect inmates, staff, and the community by maintaining a safe and orderly facility, responding to emergencies, applying crisis-intervention and de-escalation techniques, and carrying out intake, release, supervision, and documentation duties. The position includes 11 weeks of classroom and on-the-job training, including Crisis Intervention Training, with individual instruction in small training classes. Successful completion of training leads to certifications including CPR and First Aid, NCIC Terminal Operator, NIMS, Pepper Spray, CJIS, and Defensive Tactics–Law Enforcement Krav Maga. Officers work 12-hour shifts, 15 shifts per month, with Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off every other week; year-long rotations provide consistent schedules. Night-shift differential pay is offered. The position also offers opportunities for special assignments and promotion within the Jail Division and, for some officers, advancement to Deputy Sheriff in the Patrol Division. 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.
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 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 its perimeter.
Respond to emergencies and use crisis-intervention and de-escalation techniques, including in mental-health situations.
Oversee inmate intake and release, fingerprinting and 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.
Apply physical restraint techniques as instructed to protect inmates and others.

Benefits

2027 hiring range of $28.40 to $31.31 per hour, with full earning potential up to $42.08 per hour and regular opportunities for pay increases.
New officers may receive pay increases of up to 5% after each of their first three years, in addition to annual increases.
Eligible 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 $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 and support resources available to officers and family members.
Onsite workout facility, gym reimbursement, wellness challenges, and health and fitness education.
Generous paid time off and extended sick leave.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Retirement through the South Dakota Retirement System, described as providing lifetime income throughout retirement.