Jail Officer Salary in South Dakota

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How much does a Jail Officer make in South Dakota? The average Jail Officer salary in South Dakota is $45,465 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $40,596 and $50,489. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Deadwood, SD	Avg. Salary $44,251	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Pierre, SD	Avg. Salary $42,582	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Watertown, SD	Avg. Salary $45,162	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aberdeen, SD	Avg. Salary $41,824	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agar, SD	Avg. Salary $41,824	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akaska, SD	Avg. Salary $41,824	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alcester, SD	Avg. Salary $44,858	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alexandria, SD	Avg. Salary $45,162	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allen, SD	Avg. Salary $44,251	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alpena, SD	Avg. Salary $43,493	Date Updated March 26, 2024

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Jail Officer

Jones County Sheriff - Anamosa , IA

The Jones County Jail Administrator is now accepting applications for the position of jail officer. This is a full-time position that includes the county benefits package. Starting pay is $20.10 hour ...

Recruitology - 8 days ago

Jail Officer

Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail - Williamsburg , VA

Escorts and transports inmates to specified areas both within the jail facility, and outside the facility if so assigned. Guards and directs inmates during work assignments; supervises visitation ...

ZipRecruiter - 29 days ago

Deputy Sheriff - Virginia DCJS Jail Certified - $10k Hiring Bonus

Alexandria Sheriff's Office - Alexandria , VA

An Overview The Alexandria Sheriff's Office is recruiting current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Certified Jail Officer/Deputy applicants who wish to take their experience to the ...

ZipRecruiter - 16 days ago

Deputy Sheriff - Jailer

Ozaukee County - Port Washington , WI

Ability to obtain and retain certification as a "jail officer" by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board * Full-time sworn deputies of the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office must reside within ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 2 days ago

Security Officer - City Jail

Allied Universal® - Culver City , CA

Job Description As a Security Officer - City Jail $21. 00 pay rate , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 7 days ago

Detention Officer

Houston County GA - Warner Robins , GA

Ability to complete GA POST Basic Jail Officer Training Course; Must be 20 years of age by completion of basic training; Vision 20/40 corrected; Must be able to climb stairs reaching, bending ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 42 days ago

What does a Jail Officer do?

Common responsibilities of a Jail Officer

Monitors and updates post logs, writes reports and documents incidents.

May 19, 2023

Reviews and updates inmate custody status in reference to bond amount changes, charges added and dismissed.

January 18, 2023

Performs any necessary repairs/replacements to plumbing equipment including, but not limited to, pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, and plumbing system equipment, including sinks, water closets, water heaters, water softeners, etc.

February 06, 2023

Supervises inmate trustees performing various duties such as serving meals to inmates, loading and unloading materials at the dock, cleaning jail cells, performing laundry detail, and performing kitchen detail.

March 02, 2023

Attend and successfully complete the Berks County Jail Correctional Officer Basic Orientation Training Program.

March 24, 2023

Completes efficiently and accurately corrections paperwork including but not limited to booking, medication, and release records, reports.

April 09, 2023

Distributes mail to prisoners.

May 08, 2023

Requires working in an environment where there is possibility of foul odors.

May 09, 2023

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About South Dakota

South Dakota (/- dəˈkoʊtə/ (listen)) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux Native American tribes, who compose a large portion of the population and historically dominated the territory. South Dakota is the seventeenth largest by area, but the fifth smallest by population and the 5th least densely populated of the 50 United States. As the southern part of the former Dakota Territory, South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889, simultaneously with North Dakota. Pierre is the state capital and Sioux Falls, with a populat...

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About South Dakota South Dakota (/- dəˈkoʊtə/ (listen)) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux Nati....More

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