Correctional Officer: 12-Hour Shifts & Competitive Pay

Minnehaha County; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Retention bonus

Paid training

Bilingual pay

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office in Sioux Falls, SD, is accepting applications for Correctional Officers. We offer strong pay ranges, up to $40.85/hr, with regular increases and a 1, 2, and 3-year raise cycle, plus a $1.00/hr night shift differential.

160+ staff, comprehensive benefits, paid training, and opportunities for advancement are provided. New officers begin with 11 weeks of training, including Crisis Intervention Training, and may qualify for a retention bonus at milestones.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment background process.
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Keep the facility safe and secure through inmate head counts, wellness checks, cell inspections and security rounds.
• Respond to emergencies using crisis-intervention techniques and de-escalation.
• Oversee intake, fingerprinting, property management, and documentation.
• Supervise recreation, meals, medication distribution, visits and inmate movement.
• Conduct NCIC checks, manage warrants and protection orders, and support programs.
• Maintain thorough records and clear communications across shifts.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office in Sioux Falls, SD, is accepting applications for Correctional Officers. We offer strong pay ranges, up to $40.85/hr, with regular increases and a 1, 2, and 3-year raise cycle, plus a $1.00/hr night shift differential.

160+ staff, comprehensive benefits, paid training, and opportunities for advancement are provided. New officers begin with 11 weeks of training, including Crisis Intervention Training, and may qualify for a retention bonus at milestones.