Senior Corrections Operations Lead: Security & Housing

Sdsoybean; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

South Dakota Department of Corrections - RCCF in Rapid City, SD seeks a leader to direct security operations at the new Rapid City Women's Prison Facility. You will supervise staff, coordinate inmate activities, and ensure policy compliance to maintain safety and security for staff and inmates.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in criminal justice or related field and at least 7 years in corrections with leadership experience, plus strong communication and HR knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, corrections, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in corrections, with 5 years in supervisory/leadership role.
• Knowledge of human resources principles, procedures, and systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication to relay sensitive information to staff, the public, and agencies.
• Strong human relations and conflict resolution skills for handling sensitive situations.
• Understanding of correctional facility operations and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Directs security operations for a correctional institution to ensure staff understand and implement policies.
• Manages staff and inmate activities relating to security operations.
• Assist with staff and inmate investigations and disaster deployments.
• Oversee inmate housing unit operations and staffing.
• Direct security for school, health services, and mail room.
• Perform administrative duties as liaison on senior staff; attend policy meetings.
• Participate in budget development and provide coverage for senior staff.

Skills

7+ years corrections experience

Supervisory/leadership experience

HR principles knowledge

Excellent written and oral comms

Conflict resolution

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Job description

South Dakota Department of Corrections - RCCF in Rapid City, SD seeks a leader to direct security operations at the new Rapid City Women's Prison Facility. You will supervise staff, coordinate inmate activities, and ensure policy compliance to maintain safety and security for staff and inmates.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in criminal justice or related field and at least 7 years in corrections with leadership experience, plus strong communication and HR knowledge.