Correctional Officer: 12-Hour Shifts, Night Diff

Minnehaha County; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great wages

Night shift differential

Paid training

Retention bonus

Job summary

Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office in Sioux Falls, SD is hiring Correctional Officers to join a dedicated public safety team. The position offers 12-hour shifts, extensive training, and opportunities for advancement within the jail division.

New officers can earn wage grades with a 5% increase after the first three years, plus night shift differential and bilingual pay in some cases. Comprehensive benefits and continual training are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• Preferred qualifications include an associate or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility security and conduct inmate head counts and rounds.
• Assist in intake, fingerprinting, and documentation processes.
• Provide professional interaction with inmates, staff, and the public and support overall jail operations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Policy comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Job description

Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office in Sioux Falls, SD is hiring Correctional Officers to join a dedicated public safety team. The position offers 12-hour shifts, extensive training, and opportunities for advancement within the jail division.

New officers can earn wage grades with a 5% increase after the first three years, plus night shift differential and bilingual pay in some cases. Comprehensive benefits and continual training are provided.