Correctional Officer: 12-Hour Shifts, Training & Growth

Minnehaha County; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Paid training

Retention bonus

Bilingual pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement

Job summary

Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking dedicated Correctional Officers to maintain safety and security in a growing jail facility. The next new hire class begins Nov 30, 2026 with ongoing openings in 2027, offering substantial earning potential, shift differentials, and career development opportunities.

Officers receive 12-hour shifts, are eligible for a retention bonus, bilingual pay, paid training, and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year of relevant work experience.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and maintaining a safe driving record with Minnehaha County.
• Preferred qualifications include an associate or bachelor's degree in criminal justice, experience in corrections, and knowledge of legal terminology.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security through inmate head counts, wellness checks, cell inspections, and security rounds.
• Respond to emergencies using crisis-intervention techniques and de-escalation.
• Oversee intake, fingerprinting, property management, and documentation to ensure accuracy and security.
• Supervise recreation, meals, medication distribution, visits, and inmate movement to keep operations smooth.
• Serve as liaison between agencies, courts, and the jail and support inmates in accessing programs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

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 dedicated Correctional Officers to maintain safety and security in a growing jail facility. The next new hire class begins Nov 30, 2026 with ongoing openings in 2027, offering substantial earning potential, shift differentials, and career development opportunities.

Officers receive 12-hour shifts, are eligible for a retention bonus, bilingual pay, paid training, and extensive benefits.