CONSIDER A CAREER IN PENNINGTON COUNTY CORRECTIONS!

Are you looking for a career in Corrections, Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice? The Pennington County Sheriff's Office is seeking Correctional Officer applicants to serve in our adult jail facility. Correctional Officers serve a vital role in providing a safe and secure environment for staff and inmates. The Pennington County Jail houses nearly 600 inmates on a daily basis and is recognized as one of the top facilities nationally.

Entry level pay for this position is $24.07 per hour with overtime opportunities.

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.

Correctional Officers will work rotating 12 hour shifts to include holidays and weekends.

View our COPAT video here https://youtu.be/DSPWNxj668s

Please view our job description (Download PDF reader) for a list of essential tasks and responsibilities.

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  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 statues 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

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

Benefits Include:
Paid On-the-Job Training
Advancement Opportunities
South Dakota State Retirement System, 8% employer match, vested after 3 years
11 Paid Holidays Annually
10 Paid Vacation Days Annually
96 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