Correctional Officer | 12-Hour Shifts, Great Pay

Minnehaha County; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Bilingual pay

Paid training

12 hour shifts

Comprehensive benefits

Retention bonus

Job summary

Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking Correctional Officers for a meaningful career with a respected facility. The role offers 12-hour shifts, paid training, and opportunities for pay increases and advancement.

Night shift differential and bilingual pay are available benefits. New officers start with comprehensive classroom and on-the-job training, with a clear path to promotions within the Jail Division as they gain experience and certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year of relevant work experience.
• Comparable combination of education and work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Keep the facility safe, secure, and running smoothly by conducting inmate head counts, wellness checks, cell inspections, and regular security rounds throughout the jail and perimeter.
• Be the steady presence during high-pressure moments by responding to emergencies, applying crisis-intervention techniques, and de-escalating mental-health situations with skill and compassion.
• Guide inmates through the justice system with professionalism, overseeing intake and release processes, fingerprinting and photographing, property management, and ensuring all documentation is accurate and secure.
• Maintain order and structure by supervising recreation, meals, medication distribution, visitations, and inmate movement, helping keep operations safe and secure.
• Serve as a trusted link between agencies, courts, and the jail, conducting NCIC checks, managing warrants and protection orders, and supporting inmates as they access programs and services.
• Ensure smooth operations by handling communications equipment, logging movement, distributing mail and supplies, and keeping detailed records.
• Contribute to a secure, respectful environment where inmates, staff, and the public feel protected, heard, and supported.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communica

Credible witness in court

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking Correctional Officers for a meaningful career with a respected facility. The role offers 12-hour shifts, paid training, and opportunities for pay increases and advancement.

Night shift differential and bilingual pay are available benefits. New officers start with comprehensive classroom and on-the-job training, with a clear path to promotions within the Jail Division as they gain experience and certifications.