Correctional Officer: 12-Hour Shifts, Growth & Benefits

Minnehaha County; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Night shift differential

Paid training

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a dedicated Correctional Officer to maintain safety and security within the jail. The role offers robust training, career growth, and comprehensive benefits.

Start date is immediate, with a structured academy and ongoing development opportunities. You will perform rounds, admissions processing, and day-to-day inmate supervision, while applying crisis-intervention techniques and ensuring accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of relevant work experience.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility safety and security through rounds and headcounts.
• De-escalate crises and respond to emergencies.
• Oversee inmate intake, fingerprinting, property management, and documentation.
• Supervise recreation, meals, medication distribution, and visits.
• Conduct NCIC checks and manage warrants and protection orders.
• Maintain detailed records and facilitate communications across shifts.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Decision making

De-escalation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice (preferred)

Tools

NCIC checks

Job description

Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a dedicated Correctional Officer to maintain safety and security within the jail. The role offers robust training, career growth, and comprehensive benefits.

Start date is immediate, with a structured academy and ongoing development opportunities. You will perform rounds, admissions processing, and day-to-day inmate supervision, while applying crisis-intervention techniques and ensuring accurate record-keeping.