Corrections Officer I - PART TIME

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

General Statement of Duties: Conducts jail duties. The PART TIME Correctional Officer I is responsible for the security of the jail, the prisoners and for facilitating a safe environment for those persons remanded to the custody of the Sheriff.

Supervision Received: Works under the direction of the Level-3, Supervisory Staff and the Level-4, Staff.

Supervision Exercised: None

Grades: Grade 1 is a Trainee. Grade 2 is an operating employee. Grade 3 is an employee who has developed an expertise in an area of worth to the Agency.

Duties of this classification include: (The listed examples are not comprehensive and may not represent all duties which may be allocated to this classification.)

• Advises immediate Supervisor.
• Apprises immediate Supervisor of any problems, issues, or significant activities.
• Processes inmates.
• Conducts work release program.
• Ensures jail sanitation.
• Controls inmate movement.
• Provides routine medical care to prisoners.
• Maintains appropriate data in Unit data bases.
• Exhibits concern for the physical and moral welfare of all prisoners.
• Ensures that all personnel are in compliance with the office policy and procedures.
• Maintains a good working relationship with other Law Enforcement Agencies.
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

Testing and Evaluations:

• He/she must be able to complete a minimum of 40 hours of Correctional Officer basic training within 14 months of hire
• He/she must pass a physical agility test
• He/she must pass a psychological evaluation
• He/she must pass a background check
• He/she must pass a urinalysis

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: He/She must possess a working knowledge of Jail duties. He/She must be fluent in Custody Division Policy Manual. He/She must have displayed sound interpersonal skills in working with fellow staff, prisoners, court officers, and the general public.

Physical Standards: He/She must meet the minimum physical standards established to perform the duties of a Corrections Officer. The established physical standards are delineated in Appendix B to this section of the policy manual.

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Experience: Custodial experience desired.

Miscellaneous: Hours will vary to include nights, weekends and holidays as well as general business hours.

Interested applicants can contact Chief Deputy Patrick Johnson at pjohnson@lawrence.sd.us or call/605-578-2230

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.80 - $27.41 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• CORRECTIONS: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Deadwood, SD 57732 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Deadwood, SD 57732: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $27