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Inmate Security Officer

Pennington County, SD
Rapid, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2024 CLOSED ON 9/2/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inmate Security Officer position at Pennington County, SD?

Position Description

Full-Time Inmate Security Officers monitor secure areas during inmate lockdown times.
Part-Time Inmate Security Officers administer medications to inmates.

Full-Time positions are generally staffed daily between 10pm and 7am based on operational needs.
Part-Time positions are staffed twice daily between 6am to 10am and 6pm to 10pm.

Full-Time positions have the opportunity for overtime and the hours work well for individuals with active lifestyles.
Part-Time is highly flexible, which often works well for students or individuals looking for extra income.

The Inmate Security Officer position is a great position to start your career with the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office.

Text "JOINPCSO" to 605-315-7313 to speak with a recruiter immediately!

Position Functions

Position Functions for Part-Time Inmate Security Officer


  • Medication administration for inmates.
  • Medication administration documentation.
  • Pushing a medication cart between locations within the jail.
Position Functions for Full-Time Inmate Security Officer
  • Performing security rounds during scheduled and unscheduled times. Using discretion to determine violations, unusual situations, and directing the appropriate response.
  • Initiating and monitoring inmate movement.
  • Attending to the needs of inmates in assigned areas to including responding to inmate inquires as directed.
  • Distributing authorized items to inmates.
  • Being alert and prepared to respond with force in an emergent situation, and to aid others as outlined in policy.
  • Understanding and enforcement of the Prison Rape Elimination Act Federal Standards.
  • Using discretion in responding to inmate requests
  • Responding to emergencies, including medical emergencies.
  • Responding to inmate mental health behaviors to include determining risk factors for mental health intervention or implementing suicide precautions.
  • Documenting incidents, movement, rounds and inmate discipline.
  • Performing person, property, and facility searches.
  • Facility inmate movement as directed.
  • Operate department computer program; dictate and/or type reports
  • Assisting with cell block operational tasks as needed

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • At least 18 years of age for Part-Time Positions.
  • At least 19 years of age for Full-Time Positions.
  • Preference will be given to those with military, public safety and/or security experience.
  • Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Additional Information

Benefits for Both Positions Include:


  • Paid On-the-Job Training
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Uniforms provided
Benefits for Full-Time Positions Include:
  • South Dakota State Retirement System, 8% employer match, vested after 3 years
  • 11 Paid Holidays Annually
  • 80 Paid Vacation Hours Annually
  • 96 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 insurance 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

Salary : $20,000

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