Correctional Officer I

Lincoln County, SD; Canton (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln County, SD is seeking an entry-level Corrections Officer I to monitor participants in 24/7 and electronic monitoring programs, transport inmates, and perform courthouse security duties.

Responsibilities include documenting program activities, processing and restraining inmates as needed, and maintaining records. The role requires high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus two years of relevant work experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a safe driving record.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment background process.
• Preferred: Associate or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

Responsibilities

• Review eligibility of participant for 24/7 program and/or electronic monitoring program.
• Review judge’s sentence and discuss program guidelines with participant.
• Observe, monitor, log, and supervise inmate movement and safety within Lincoln County custody.
• Install SCRAM bracelet and perform breath tests; collect urine samples for drug tests; report violations.
• Install electronic monitoring device for qualifying participants.
• Maintain client records for the applicable program.
• Track payments, deposits, and refunds; set up future payment arrangements.
• Classify inmates using criminal history and background checks to determine housing.
• Transport inmates to court and outside appointments; handle fugitives as needed.
• Provide protection to courts and officials; attend hearings as necessary.
• Operate radios and other comms equipment; answer calls and questions.
• Perform daily office duties including fingerprinting for background checks.

Skills

Two years experience

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Correctional Officer I performs functions related to entry level paraprofessional corrections work, monitors and tests persons enrolled in 24/7 Program and determines potential participant qualifications for the Electronic Monitoring Program. Responsibilities include transporting of inmates to applicable location, completing searches, escorting, processing, and restraining inmates. Responsibilities will also include necessary documentation and tracking of individuals on the applicable program. This position also includes courthouse security. This position will close 9/4/2026

Job Responsibilities

• Review eligibility of participant to determine if individual qualifies for 24/7 program and/or electronic monitoring program.
• Review judge’s sentence and discuss 24/7 and/or electronic monitoring guidelines with participant.
• Observe, monitor, log, and supervise inmate/program participant movement, activity, and safety throughout duration within Lincoln County custody.
• Install SCRAM alcohol detection bracelet and follow up. Administer breath test for the presence of alcohol. Collect urine samples for drug tests. Report all violations.
• Install electronic monitoring device for those that qualify for the program.
• Maintain client records for the applicable program.
• Ensure payments are being made in a timely manner, track all payments/deposits, set up future payment arrangements, and refund any deposits or overages.
• Classify inmates by obtaining and analyzing criminal history, behavioral history, and related background checks. Determine appropriate inmate housing placement location.
• Transport and guard inmates to and from court and other outside appointments. Pick up and transport in state and out of state fugitives.
• Provide protection to the courts and court officials, employees, witnesses, jurors, defendants, and the general public. Attend hearings and court proceedings as necessary.
• Operate and maintain radios, telephones, and other communication equipment. Answer phones and assist callers with questions and concerns.
• Perform daily office/administration duties including fingerprinting citizens for background checks and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED plus two years of relevant work experience. Possession of a valid driver’s license and must maintain a safe driving record. Must successfully complete pre-employment background process.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Previous experience in law enforcement or in a corrections facility; experience operating a portable breath test machine (PBT); and/or experience in cash handling.