Correctional Officer: 12-Hour Shifts, Paid Training & Growth

Minnehaha County; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great wages

Retention bonus

Night shift differential

Paid training

12 hour shifts

Career advancement

Comprehensive benefits

Bilingual pay

Job summary

Minnehaha County Sheriff\'s Office in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking Correctional Officers to join a dedicated professional team and serve on the front line of public safety.

Starting wage ranges from $28.40 to $31.31 per hour with potential earnings up to $42.08 per hour, plus regular increases, a retention bonus and extensive training. Night shift differential, bilingual pay, and comprehensive benefits support a stable, long-term career.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year of relevant work experience.
• Valid drivers license and a clean driving record.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to learn and apply law enforcement policies.

Responsibilities

• Keep facility safe and secure through inmate head counts and rounds.
• Respond to emergencies and de-escalate mental-health situations.
• Oversee intake, booking, fingerprints, and property management.
• Supervise recreation, meals, medication distribution, visitations, and inmate movement.
• Coordinate with agencies, courts, and conduct NCIC checks.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Minnehaha County Sheriff\'s Office in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking Correctional Officers to join a dedicated professional team and serve on the front line of public safety.

Starting wage ranges from $28.40 to $31.31 per hour with potential earnings up to $42.08 per hour, plus regular increases, a retention bonus and extensive training. Night shift differential, bilingual pay, and comprehensive benefits support a stable, long-term career.