Correctional Officer - Now Hiring

The Correctional Officer is responsible for the care and custody of the inmates/detainees under his or her charge. This requires close and courteous interaction with inmates/detainees under normal and potentially volatile circumstances. Correctional Officers are required to handle multiple tasks, frequently under high-stress conditions, simultaneously, while being mindful of security operations. Correctional Officers may also be asked to testify in court proceedings. This position is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, requiring day, evening, overnight, weekend and holiday shift assignments. Essential Functions: • Perform security rounds during scheduled and unscheduled times. Use discretion to determine violations and unusual situations and direct the appropriate response. Document incidents, movement, rounds and inmate/detainee discipline. • Create and maintain a safe and secure cell block/pod atmosphere conducive to respect of others. • Determine appropriate inmate/detainee disciplinary action. Make the decision on the corrective action to be imposed, notifying and enforcing with inmate/detainee and documenting. • Initiate and monitor inmate/detainee movement, recognizing abnormal or inappropriate behavior. Restrain unruly inmates/detainees using force and restraining devices, using maneuvers as trained. • Determine classification of inmates/detainees to the appropriate housing unit and security level, to include review of previous behavior, criminal charges and other mitigating factors. • Respond to inmate/detainee mental health behaviors, to include determining risk factors for mental health intervention or implementing suicide precautions. • Read, comprehend, and process legal and non-legal documents, including medical instructions, commitment or release orders, summons, criminal statutes and other documents. • Communicate effectively and coherently with the public, staff, inmate/detainees and in court or other formal settings with approved facility communication devices. • Attend and participate in shift briefings, division and department meetings and required training to maintain certified status and related activities. • Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor. • Maintain compliance with all county policies and procedures. Education and/or Experience Required: • HS Diploma or GED. • Must be at least 20 years of age at the time of employment offer. • Successful completion of the in-house 120-hour academy training program. • Successful completion of the 240-hour Correctional Officer on-the-job training program. • Successful completion of the oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray certification and taser are required. • No felony convictions. • Must meet minimum hiring assessment standards, including physical agility, written examination, criminal and character background and physical and psychological examinations. • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid South Dakota Driver’s License within 90 days of moving to South Dakota. • The Sheriff has the discretion to waive any of the above requirements. Physical Requirements: • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards. • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards. • Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds. • Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively on telephone, in-person and in writing. • Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, climb stairs, walk and sit. • Ability to periodically exert high levels of energy in the form of unarmed self-defense and lifting or moving more than 100 pounds. • Must be able to effectively communicate objectives and mediate disputes. • Must be able to handle high levels of stress while making prompt and effective decisions. • Ability to respond to emergent situations, including the ability to run, restrain aggressive or suicidal individuals and manipulate restraint tools. Working Environment: • Work is typically performed indoors in a correctional facility. This is a potentially volatile environment with high accountability. • This position may be exposed to contagious or infectious diseases or irritating chemicals. • Work requires the use of protective devices, such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc. • This position will include close interaction with inmates/detainees. Compensation details: 27.67 Hourly Wage PIdafc5d0c416b-29952-41163847 #False