Correctional Officer

Correctional Officers

Pierre, SD

Are you ready for a new, challenging and rewarding career that allows you to assist people in making positive life changes?

The South Dakota Department of Corrections is adding to their staff. This is your opportunity to launch your Public Safety career with this exciting team of dedicated Officers.

The Perks!

Starting salary : $ 25 per hour (maybe higher with previous experience)

Shift differential

Superior benefits : The finest package in the state

Valuable training to gain experience in Public Safety

Promote from within

15 days / 120 hours of vacation leave

14 days / 112 hours of sick leave

Paid family leave

11 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Short-Term disability

6-8% fully matched retirement plan

Job stability

Fully vested after 3 years of service

And more!

We’re Recourse Communications and we match top talent with top opportunities. As a South Dakota Dept of Corrections Correctional Officer, you will work 12-hour shifts (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off), maintaining custody of women in the Women's Prison by enforcing institutional operations memoranda and procedures to ensure the safety and security of the inmates and employees, as well as maintaining confinement conditions.

• You will be assigned a specific post such as a control room, cell hall, visit room, or recreational area. Common duties in most posts include observing inmates in cell halls, recreation areas, dining halls, school, health services and shower rooms;
• supervising inmates by assigning duties and monitoring work; preparing reports of incidents and rule infractions; conducting inmate counts and maintaining log books;
• escorting and transporting inmates to and from inside and outside appointments; inspecting and searching cells, common areas, inmates and visitors;

monitoring and controlling gates and cell doors; and responding to crisis situations.

To Qualify :

• High school diploma or GED
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a current, valid driver’s license
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Must be a U.S. citizen or be able to prove permanent U.S. residency
• Must pass an on-line Correctional Officer suitability assessment
• You will be required to undergo a background investigation. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
• Should be confident, assertive, independent, motivated, and act with integrity

Apply Now

There’s no better time than now to grow your law enforcement career!

Equal Opportunity Employer