Correctional Officer

Minnehaha County•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office is hiring Correctional Officers for its jail in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Officers support public safety by maintaining a safe, secure, and orderly facility and protecting inmates, staff, and the community. The position includes inmate supervision, security duties, emergency response, intake and release, recordkeeping, and coordination with courts and other agencies. The recruitment may also be used to staff Correctional Systems Operator positions at a lower pay grade. New officers receive 11 weeks of classroom and on-the-job training, including Crisis Intervention Training. Training covers communication, de-escalation, defensive tactics, and responding to real-world situations, with support from experienced staff. Successful completion of the training program earns certifications in Crisis Intervention Training, CPR and First Aid, NCIC Terminal Operator, NIMS, Pepper Spray, CJIS, and Defensive Tactics - Law Enforcement Krav Maga. Officers may have opportunities for additional certifications and advancement within the Jail Division or into the Patrol Division. The position offers a 2027 hiring range of $28.40 to $31.31 per hour, with earning potential up to $42.08 per hour and opportunities for pay increases. Newly hired Juvenile Correctional Officers may qualify for retention bonuses, subject to performance and program eligibility requirements. The role has 12-hour shifts, with 15 shifts per month and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off every other week. Year-long rotations provide consistent schedules.

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 and with tact and impartiality.
Ability to learn and apply policies and procedures of law-enforcement operations.
Ability to perform physical restraint techniques as instructed for the safety of inmates and others.
Ability to 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 its perimeter.
Respond to emergencies and use crisis-intervention techniques to de-escalate mental-health situations.
Oversee intake and release, fingerprinting and photographing, inmate property, and accurate and secure 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.
Maintain a secure and respectful environment for inmates, staff, and the public.
Apply law-enforcement policies and procedures and perform physical restraint techniques as instructed.

Benefits

Generous paid time off.
Extended sick leave.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Retirement through the South Dakota Retirement System.
Annual confidential mental-health visits for officers, with additional sessions available to 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.
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.
Potential retention bonuses for newly hired Juvenile Correctional Officers who meet performance and program eligibility requirements.
Paid 11-week classroom and on-the-job training.