Correctional Officer

Job ID : 33191

Agency : Department of Corrections, SD State Penitentiary

Location : Sioux Falls

Salary : $25.50 - $30.00 per hour, depending on experience

Pay Grade : GH-G

Closing Date : Open Until Filled

This is a full-time position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit

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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.

Correctional Officers must be able to work all shifts. Week day and weekend shifts are twelve (12) hours. Correctional officers are required to work every other weekend along with some holidays.

Knowledge of :

• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation;

Ability to :

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Ideal Candidate Will Have :

Conditions of Employment :

Questionnaire : Applicants will be required to answer a series of job related questions when submitting an application for this job.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55 : 10 : 02 : 08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest / conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at This position is a member of Class B retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online :

You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

Telephone : 605.773.3148 Email : careers@state.sd.us

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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