Correctional Officer Job at State of South Dakota, Sioux Falls, SD

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  • State of South Dakota
  • Sioux Falls, SD

Job Description

Join the South Dakota Department of Corrections as a Correctional Officer . The State of South Dakota is hiring for a full-time position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit Maintains security by enforcing DOC policies and institutional post orders to ensure the safety and security of the offenders and employees and that confinement conditions are maintained. Service as a correctional officer is an excellent way to begin a law enforcement career and to gain supervisory experience. New officers are trained in all aspects required of the job; no prior education or experience is necessary. Officers are eligible for Class B retirement with 8% matching contributions. Uniforms are provided. Responsibilities: Maintain security and enforce DOC policies and institutional post orders. Monitor and control access to the facility and restricted areas. Man an armed post (requires annual firearms certification). Monitor facility perimeter. Maintain a controlled movement schedule for offenders. Escort and transport offenders in authorized state vehicles, while armed. Monitor visiting areas. Conduct formal, informal, and emergency counts. Conduct searches per policy. Inspect facility and cells to maintain health, safety, and sanitation standards. Inspect inmate mail. Utilize proper protocols when responding to emergency situations. Follow established tool and key control, ensuring proper storage and documentation. Attend shift briefings. Document incidents utilizing established reporting practices. Communicate pertinent information to coworkers and supervisors. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid Driver’s License. Applicants will be required to take an employment test in order to pass onto the next round of the hiring process. High School diploma or GED. Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics. Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security. Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury. Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently. Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts to include holidays and weekends. What We Offer: $0 premium employee health insurance option. Eleven paid holidays. Generous vacation and sick leave accrual. Dental, vision, and other insurance options. Retirement benefits. The State of South Dakota is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of South Dakota

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Rotating shift,

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