Public Safety Correctional Officer (Night Shift)

Minnehaha County; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Retention bonus

Paid training

Career advancement

Job summary

Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office in Sioux Falls, SD is hiring Correctional Officers to maintain safety and security within a growing jail facility. New hires will join a class starting Nov 30, 2026, with ongoing hiring planned for early 2027 and potential for additional pay increases.

Benefits include a night shift differential, retention bonuses, extensive training, bilingual pay options, and generous paid time off as part of a comprehensive compensation package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience preferred.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment background process.

Responsibilities

• Keep the facility safe, secure, and running smoothly through inmate head counts, wellness checks, and security rounds.
• Respond to emergencies, apply crisis-intervention techniques, and de-escalate mental-health situations with professionalism.
• Oversee intake and release processes, fingerprinting and photographing, property management, and documentation accuracy.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Background check

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 within a growing jail facility. New hires will join a class starting Nov 30, 2026, with ongoing hiring planned for early 2027 and potential for additional pay increases.

Benefits include a night shift differential, retention bonuses, extensive training, bilingual pay options, and generous paid time off as part of a comprehensive compensation package.