Corrections Lieutenant - Night Shift Supervisor

South Dakota AG; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Veterans’ Preference

Job summary

The South Dakota Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Lieutenant at the Sioux Falls facility. The role focuses on supervising correctional personnel and overseeing inmate activities to ensure security and safety.

You will schedule shifts, enforce policies and procedures, and respond to emergencies while ensuring compliance with post orders and Use of Force guidelines. Prior corrections experience and supervisory capability are essential.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible corrections experience working directly with offenders, including supervisory duties.
• Combination of education (Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or related field) and experience totaling three years qualifies.
• Corrections-related experience includes direct service to/with detained individuals or supervising offender programs; clerical roles do not meet this requirement.

Responsibilities

• Schedules correctional staff for all shifts to ensure facility security and safety.
• Enforces Department of Corrections policies, IA's and procedures within the institution.
• Determines appropriate action in emergency situations and oversees disciplinary processes.
• Supervises subordinates to meet unit objectives and provides training and direction.
• Reviews reports, conducts rounds, and maintains logs to support daily operations and accountability.
• Coordinates offender movement, transport planning, and searches for contraband as required.

Skills

Corrections experience

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Education

Criminal Justice related education

Job description

The South Dakota Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Lieutenant at the Sioux Falls facility. The role focuses on supervising correctional personnel and overseeing inmate activities to ensure security and safety.

You will schedule shifts, enforce policies and procedures, and respond to emergencies while ensuring compliance with post orders and Use of Force guidelines. Prior corrections experience and supervisory capability are essential.