Correctional Officer - Paid Training & 12-Hour Shifts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Retention bonus

Paid training

Bilingual pay

Comprehensive benefits

12-hour shifts

Career advancement

Job summary

Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office in Sioux Falls, SD is recruiting Correctional Officers to build a career with a respected jail. The role emphasizes safety, de-escalation, and teamwork on 12-hour shifts with generous benefits and opportunities for raises, training, and advancement.

New officers can expect paid training, certifications, bilingual pay, and retention bonuses as they grow within the organization and serve the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year of relevant work experience.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Preferred qualifications include an associate or bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field.

Responsibilities

• Keep the facility safe by conducting inmate counts, wellness checks, and cell inspections.
• Respond to emergencies, apply crisis-intervention techniques, and de-escalate mental-health situations.
• Oversee intake, fingerprinting, property management, and ensure documentation is secure.
• Supervise recreation, meals, medication distribution, visits, and inmate movement.
• Support inter-agency operations, conduct NCIC checks, manage warrants, and assist programs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office in Sioux Falls, SD is recruiting Correctional Officers to build a career with a respected jail. The role emphasizes safety, de-escalation, and teamwork on 12-hour shifts with generous benefits and opportunities for raises, training, and advancement.

New officers can expect paid training, certifications, bilingual pay, and retention bonuses as they grow within the organization and serve the community.