Correctional Officer: Night Shift, Training & Growth

Minnehaha County; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Retention bonus

Paid training

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office in Sioux Falls, SD, is hiring Correctional Officers to maintain safety and security in our jail. The position offers strong wages, night shift differential, and extensive training, with 11 weeks of classroom and on-the-job instruction and opportunities for bilingual pay.

New officers can receive up to 5% raises in the first three years, plus regular increases and a path for career advancement into Deputy Sheriff and other roles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year of relevant work experience.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment background process.

Responsibilities

• Keep the facility safe, secure, and running smoothly by conducting inmate head counts, wellness checks, cell inspections, and regular security rounds throughout the jail and perimeter.
• Be the steady presence during high‑pressure moments by responding to emergencies, applying crisis-intervention techniques, and de‑escalating mental‑health situations with skill and compassion.
• Guide inmates through the justice system with professionalism, overseeing intake and release processes, fingerprinting and photographing, property management, and ensuring all documentation is accurate and secure.
• Maintain order and structure every day by supervising recreation, meals, medication distribution, visitations, and inmate movement, helping keep operations safe and secure.
• Serve as a trusted link between agencies, courts, and the jail, conducting NCIC checks, managing warrants and protection orders, and supporting inmates as they access programs and services.
• Ensure smooth operations behind the scenes by handling communications equipment, logging movement and activity, distributing mail and supplies, and keeping detailed records that maintain accountability across shifts.
• Contribute to a secure, respectful environment where inmates, staff, and the public feel protected, heard, and supported thereby strengthening trust in the local justice system every day.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office in Sioux Falls, SD, is hiring Correctional Officers to maintain safety and security in our jail. The position offers strong wages, night shift differential, and extensive training, with 11 weeks of classroom and on-the-job instruction and opportunities for bilingual pay.

New officers can receive up to 5% raises in the first three years, plus regular increases and a path for career advancement into Deputy Sheriff and other roles.