Paramedic/ Licensed Practical Nurse

Salary : $25.92 Hourly

Location : Rapid City, SD

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 01334

Department : Sheriff's Office

Division : Jail

Opening Date : 02 / 06 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

Position Description

The Pennington County Sheriff's Office currently has multiple vacancies on our Medical team. If you are interested in serving a diverse population of inmates and detainees, this position is for you. This is an excellent opportunity for a Paramedic, LPN or RN looking for a variety of work assignments, a fast-paced environment and the autonomy to utilize a wide array of skills.

The Pennington County Sheriff's Office offers a comprehensive benefit package, including Health, Dental, Vision and South Dakota Retirement. Employees will receive paid time off, to include 2 weeks of vacation per year, paid sick leave and Holiday hours.

Pay is commensurate with certification level.

The schedule for this opening is Monday-Friday, 12 : 30PM-9 : 00PM.

Qualifications

Education : Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school, or SD paramedic Certification

License : South Dakota LPN or RN License preferred; applicants will be accepted if anticipated graduation is May 2023 and NCLEX has not been completed

Experience : None required

Additional Information

Benefits Include :

Paid On-the-Job Training

Advancement Opportunities

South Dakota State Retirement System PENSION, 6% employer match, vested after 3 years

80 Paid Vacation Hours after the first year / 120 Paid Vacation Hours after the second year

10 Paid Vacation Days Annually

96 Paid Sick Hours Annually

Bereavement Leave

Time and a Half Working Pay on Holidays Overtime Opportunities

Time of Service Bonuses

Federal Student Aid Forgiveness

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance Plans with HSA Option

Blues 365 Discount Program

Dental Insurance & 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 coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following one complete month of employment. The program is available for employees and their dependents.

Life Insurance

Pennington County provides a $20,000 basic life insurance policy for every benefited employee. Optional supplemental life insurance can be purchased for employee, spouse, and dependent children.

Employee Assistance Program

Pennington County employees and family members may receive counseling services for issues relating to financial difficulties, marital and family distress, emotional problems, and alcohol or drug abuse. Generally speaking, as many as three visits annually are provided at no charge. Services are confidential.

Retirement Plan

Pennington County is a member of the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS). The employee contributes 6% (8% for public safety) of gross wages. The contribution is matched by the County. Upon separation from employment with Pennington County, individuals who are fully vested in SDRS (three years of contributory service) have the right to receive a monthly lifetime retirement benefit at retirement age.

Employees may choose to save additional funds toward retirement on a pre-tax basis through the SDRS supplemental retirement program. Other SDRS benefits include long term disability, family, and spouse benefits.

Supplemental Insurance

AFLAC offers various supplemental insurance policies for employees and family members. These policies are portable and guaranteed renewable. Premiums are deducted from payroll.

Paid Time Off

Vacation - Vacation time accrues per pay period at the rate of 3.077 hours for new employees with incremental increases based on years of service. Maximum hours of accumulation apply.

Sick Leave - Sick leave accrues at the rate of 3.077 hours per pay period. Employees may use up to 80 hours of available sick leave annually for other designated reasons. Sick leave separation benefits are available after 10 years of employment.

Holidays - Employees are eligible for up to 11 paid holidays per year.

All Paid Time Off benefits are prorated based on the number of hours worked or benefit time taken in a pay period for all benefited employees.

This summary is for general information only. Employees have access to complete and detailed policies, procedures, or summary plan descriptions for all benefits cited.

Do you have a current RN License in the state of SD?

• Yes, I do have a current SD RN license.
• I do not have a current SD RN license but am a licensed RN in another state.
• No, I do not have a current SD RN license.

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

Do you currently hold a current SD paramedic certification?

Have you used any form of federally illegal drugs in the past year? If yes, explain below.

Do you currently hold a SD LPN certification?

Required Question

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