POSITION TITLE: Detention Deputy

Agency: Hughes County Jail

Location: Pierre, SD

Full-Time: See below

Salary: $23.75/hour starting wage with no experience.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

*** Full benefits and SDRS retirement ***

Hughes County is looking for a Full-Time Detention Deputy to join our team at the Hughes County Jail in Pierre, SD. This position includes 12 Hour shifts; 2 on, 2 off,3 on 3 off. Work 7 days in a 14 day work period.

Here is What You Will Do:

• 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.
• Documenting incidents, movement, rounds and inmate discipline.
• Performing person, property, and facility searches.
• 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.
• Complying with all policies and procedures of the Hughes County Jail.
• Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the Sheriff's Office by assuring all policies and procedures of the Hughes County Jail are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• Required to handle multiple tasks at a time.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Require: 

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Education or experience in law enforcement or criminal justice preferred.
• Background check and pre-employment physical/drug screen before hire.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Criminal History: No felony conviction; no misdemeanor convictions in the last 3 years.

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Confidence and motivation are a must.
• Ability to perform duties in an assertive manner.
• Maintain professionalism and composure in all circumstances.
• Work cooperatively with others as part of a team.
• Constant awareness of surroundings.
• Ability to receive direct orders and follow-through of work assignments.
• Read, write, understand, and apply written instruction in English.
• Observe and recall surroundings and events.

What We Can Offer You:

• 100% employer paid employee health, dental, and life insurance.
• 8% employer match to the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS).
• 12 paid holidays.
• Paid sick and vacation days.
• Double time pay on holidays.
• Time and a half for overtime pay
• Overtime opportunities.
• On-the-job training.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Time of Service Bonuses.
• Every other weekend is a 3 day weekend

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

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 and pre-employment physical.

Hughes County 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 1-9.

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"