Part-Time Correctional Officer

Union County; Elk Point (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Union County Sheriff's Office in Elk Point, SD seeks a dedicated Correctional Officer to supervise inmates, uphold jail procedures, and contribute to a safe, orderly facility 24/7.

The role includes intake/outtake processing, maintaining records, administering medications, meals, security monitoring, and handling fingerprints; candidates must pass background checks, hold a high school diploma, and be able to lift 50 lbs and work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Pass a criminal and employment background check.
• Possess a valid Driver License.
• Must be 18 or older with no domestic violence history.
• Must have a high school diploma.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts including night, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Attend and complete in-house training.

Responsibilities

• In-processing & out-processing inmates.
• Keep records of money and property for arrestees.
• Administer inmate medications as prescribed.
• Ensure inmate well-being.
• Serve meals to inmates.
• Monitor facility security and safety.
• Work with civilians including inmates' families.
• Maintain digital and physical files.
• Assist with taking civilian fingerprints.
• Monitor security cameras.
• Handle and create some legal documents.
• Maintain cleanliness of the facility.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Computer skills

Reliability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

None

Job description

Begin your Law Enforcement Career by becoming a Correctional Office for the Union County Sheriff's Office. Our facility is 24/7 and houses up to 52 inmates. Our Correctional Officers are the moderators and guardians of the facility.

This position involves direct supervision and wellbeing of inmates in the jail, ensures that all jail procedures are carefully followed and monitored, resolves inmate complaints/requests within procedural guidelines, and performs other duties as assigned.

Correctional Officers are responsible for all jail operations which include but are not limited to the following;

• In-processing & out-processing inmates
• Keeping record of all money and property brought in by an arrestee
• Administer inmate medications as prescribed
• Ensure the well-being of inmates
• Serving meals to inmates
• Monitor the security and safety of the facility
• Work with civilians including inmates families
• Maintain digital and physical files
• Assist with taking civilian fingerprints
• Monitor security cameras
• Handle and create some legal documents
• Maintain the cleanliness of the facility

Correctional officers must have the ability to multi-task & communicate with co-workers and supervisors effectively. Applicants must have basic computer skills. Applicants must be reliable and willing to work various shifts as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Must be able to pass a criminal and employment background check
• Possess a valid Driver License
• Must be 18 or older with no domestic violence history
• Must have a high school diploma
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts including night, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Attend and complete in-house training

This role requires a dedicated individual who can work under pressure while ensuring the safety of all individuals within the correctional environment.

Expected hours: up to 20 hours per week

Starting Pay: $20-23 per hour (depending on experience) + shift differential for evening and overnight shifts.