Correctional Officer I-Adult

Salary: $25.53 Hourly

Location : Rapid City, SD

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 01325

Department: Sheriff's Office

Division: Jail

Opening Date: 05/01/2024

Closing Date: 6/28/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

Position DescriptionAre you looking for a career in Corrections, Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice?

The Pennington County Sheriff's Office, located in Rapid City, South Dakota and the beautiful Black Hills, is accepting applications for Adult Correctional Officers to serve in our adult jail facility. Correctional officers serve a vital role in providing a safe and secure environment for staff and inmates.New hire classes start regularly! Apply now!

GREAT WAGES! Starting Pay in 2024 is $25.53 PLUS regular opportunities for overtime. You could earn $60,000+ your first year!12 HOUR SHIFTS! Work 15 shifts a month and spend the rest of your time enjoying what you love! Correctional Officers will work rotating 12 hour shifts to include holidays and weekends.
PAID TRAINING! We will train you to be successful at your job! Classroom and on-the-job training that prepares you for success. This position also qualifies for Post-9/11 GI Bill OJT.CAREER ADVANCEMENT & READINESS! Through the training and experience gained working at the Pennington County Jail, our Correctional Officers have gone on to work in various public safety and law enforcement roles.
GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE! Paid Time Off: 80hrs of vacation with increased accrual rates after 4yrs of service, 11 paid holidays each year, and 96hrs of sick leave accrual each year with end of career payout options.
Comprehensive Insurance Package: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, AFLAC Supplemental Options, $20,000 County-paid Life Insurance with additional optional coverage
Retirement: SDRS pension program that provides income throughout retirement with early retirement options, 8% county contribution match, fully vested after 3 years of contribution!CONSIDER A CAREER IN PENNINGTON COUNTY CORRECTIONS!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.
Position FunctionsWhat this position looks like:

• 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 statutes 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

Performing additional duties as assigned.
QualificationsCorrectional 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 ageEducation: HS Diploma or GED requiredExperience: None requiredLicense / Certification: SD Driver's License (within 90 days of moving to SD)Criminal History : No felony conviction, no misdemeanor convictions in the last 3 yearsNo federally illegal drug use within 1 year.Additional Information

Benefits Include:
Paid On-the-Job Training
Advancement Opportunities
South Dakota State Retirement System PENSION, 8% employer match, vested after 3 years
11 Paid Holidays Annually
80 Paid Vacation Hours after the first year/ 120 Paid Vacation Hours after the second year
80 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

Pennington County Benefit Summary

The following is a summary of benefits available to full-time and part-time benefited employees of Pennington County.

Heath Care Program

Health - Pennington County has a self-funded health care program for employees and their dependents. Health Insurance and Prescription Drug is covered through Wellmark (Blue Cross Blue Shield). Two plans are offered: a traditional PPO plan with co-pay structure and a high deductible plan with higher deductible/out-of-pocket maximums.

Dental - Dental coverage is provided through Delta Dental of South Dakota. 100% of usual and customary charges for preventive and diagnostic procedures are covered, after a $50 deductible per individual / $150 per family. Routine and restorative procedures, endodontics, periodontics, and major services are covered at 50%. There is an annual maximum of $1000 per individual. Orthodontics are not covered under this plan.

Prescription - The Health care program includes retail and mail order (90-day supply) prescription coverage, both requiring an affordable co-pay. Co-pays do not accumulate toward satisfaction of the deductible or co-insurance limit.

Note: Health care program cove.