Correctional Officer: 12-Hour Shifts, Paid Training, Great Benefits

Minnehaha County; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Bilingual pay

Paid training

Retention bonus

Career advancement

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office in Sioux Falls, SD is hiring Correctional Officers. The role offers competitive hourly wages from $28.40 to $31.31 with potential to reach $42.08/hr, plus annual increases.

Enjoy a $1.00/hr night shift differential, bilingual pay, paid training, and strong opportunities for advancement as you serve the public safety mission. New officers complete 11 weeks of classroom and on-the-job training, with extended classroom time for Crisis Intervention Training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of relevant work experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record required.
• Pre-employment background process required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility safety and security through inmate head counts, wellness checks, cell inspections, and security rounds.
• Respond to emergencies, apply crisis-intervention techniques, and de-escalate mental health situations.
• Oversee intake, fingerprinting, documentation, and inmate movement to ensure orderly operations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office in Sioux Falls, SD is hiring Correctional Officers. The role offers competitive hourly wages from $28.40 to $31.31 with potential to reach $42.08/hr, plus annual increases.

Enjoy a $1.00/hr night shift differential, bilingual pay, paid training, and strong opportunities for advancement as you serve the public safety mission. New officers complete 11 weeks of classroom and on-the-job training, with extended classroom time for Crisis Intervention Training.