Correctional Officer I-Adult

Position Description

Are you looking for a career in Corrections, Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice?

The Pennington County Sheriff's Office, located inRapid City, South Dakotaand the beautiful

Black Hills, is accepting applications for Adult Correctional Officers to serve in our adult jail facility. Correctional officers serve a vital role in providing a safe and secure environment for staff and inmates.

New hire classes start regularly! Apply now!

GREAT WAGES! Starting Pay in 2024 is $25.53 PLUS regular opportunities for overtime. You could earn $60,000+ your first year!

12 HOUR SHIFTS! Work 15 shifts a month and spend the rest of your time enjoying what you love! Correctional Officers will work rotating 12 hour shifts to include holidays and weekends.

PAID TRAINING! We will train you to be successful at your job! Classroom and on-the-job training that prepares you for success. This position also qualifies for Post-9/11 GI Bill OJT.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT & READINESS!Through the training and experience gained working at the Pennington County Jail, our Correctional Officers have gone on to work in various public safety andlaw enforcement roles.

GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE!

Paid Time Off:80hrs of vacation with increased accrual rates after 4yrs of service, 11 paid holidays each year, and 96hrs of sick leave accrual each year with end of career payout options.

Comprehensive Insurance Package:Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, AFLAC Supplemental Options, $20,000 County-paid Life Insurance with additional optional coverage

Retirement:SDRS pension program that provides income throughout retirement with early retirement options, 8% county contribution match, fully vested after 3 years of contribution!

CONSIDER A CAREER IN PENNINGTON COUNTY CORRECTIONS!

This is a position that requires a high level of multi-tasking skills, integrity, good physical fitness, and the ability to communicate well both written and verbally.

Position Functions

What this position looks like:

• Performing security rounds during scheduled and unscheduled times.

• Creating and maintaining a cell block atmosphere conducive to respect of others.

• Enforcing disciplinary sanctions.

• Maintaining appropriate boundaries with inmates.

• Initiating and monitoring inmate movement; recognize abnormal or inappropriate behavior.

• Restraining unruly inmates using force and restraining devices using maneuvers as trained.

• Responding to emergencies, including medical emergencies.

• Dispensing medications as required.

• Documenting incidents, movement, rounds and inmate discipline.

• Performing person, property, and facility searches.

• Read, comprehend and process legal and non-legal documents including medical instructions, commitment or release orders, summons, criminal statutes and other documents.

• Operate department computer program; dictate and/or type reports

• Communicate effectively and coherently with the public, staff, inmates and in court or other formal settings with approved facility communication devices.

• Attend and participate in shift briefings, division and department meetings, required training to maintain certified status and related activities.

• Complying with all policies and procedures of the Pennington County Jail.

• Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the Sheriff's Office by assuring all policies and procedures of the Pennington County Jail are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.

• Required to handle multiple tasks at a time

Performing additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Correctional Officer Physical Ability Test:The PCSO COPAT is an obstacle course that is a logical and rational mechanism designed to simulate the readiness of mobility and endurance which may be required during a regular post assignment or emergency response.

Age: Successful candidates must be 20 years of age

Education: HS Diploma or GED required

Experience:None required

License / Certification:SD Driver's License (within 90 days of moving to SD)

Criminal History :No felony conviction, no misdemeanor convictions in the last 3 years

No federally illegal drug use within 1 year.

Additional Information

Benefits Include:

Paid On-the-Job Training

Advancement Opportunities

South Dakota State Retirement System PENSION, 8% employer match, vested after 3 years

11 Paid Holidays Annually

80 Paid Vacation Hours after the first year/ 120 Paid Vacation Hours after the second year

80 Paid Sick Hours Annually

Bereavement Leave

Time and a Half Working Pay on Holidays Overtime Opportunities

Time of Service Bonuses

Post 9/11 GI Bill

Federal Student Aid Forgiveness

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance Plans with HSA Option

Blues 365 Discount Program

Delta Dental Insurance

Avesis Vision Insurance

$20,000 employer-paid employee life coverage

Voluntary Life Coverage

AFLAC Supplemental Insurance Options

Connections Employee Assistance Program

Onsite Gym

YMCA Discounts

Wellness Offerings and Employee Incentive Challenges

Chaplain Program

Employee Referral Program