Correctional Officer

State of South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The SD Department of Corrections is hiring for a full-time Correctional Officer position at the SD State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. Compensation ranges from $25.60 to $30.00 per hour, depending on experience, with uniforms provided and retirement benefits.

Officers work twelve-hour shifts, including every other weekend and some holidays. New officers receive training across all necessary duties, with no prior education or experience required to apply.

Qualifications

• No prior education or experience required.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts.
• Uniforms are provided.
• Eligible for Class B retirement with 8% matching contributions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security by enforcing DOC policies and post orders.
• Ensure the safety and security of offenders and staff.
• Oversee confinement conditions and respond to incidents as needed.

Job description

Job ID: 36893
Agency: Department of Corrections, SD State Penitentiary
Location: Sioux Falls
Salary: $25.60 - $30.00 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GH-G
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a full-time position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit http://doc.sd.gov .
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Maintains security by enforcing DOC policies and institutional post orders to ensure the safety and security of the offenders and employees and that confinement conditions are maintained.
Service as a correctional officer is an excellent way to begin a law enforcement career and to gain supervisory experience. New officers are trained in all aspects required of the job; no prior education or experience is necessary. Officers are eligible for Class B retirement with 8% matching contributions. Uniforms are provided.
Correctional Officers must be able to work all shifts. Week day and weekend shifts are twelve (12) hours. Correctional officers are required to work every other weekend along with some holidays.