Corrections Sergeant (Jameson Annex)

Job ID: 30867
Agency: Department of Corrections - Jameson Annex
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Salary: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour, Depending on Experience
Pay Grade: GH
Closing Date: Open until filled

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit https://doc.sd.gov/.

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Corrections Sergeants are responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of a correctional facility. They maintain security, order, and discipline within the facility, while ensuring the safety and well-being of both inmates and staff.

Corrections Sergeants have a broad range of duties and responsibilities, including supervising and training correctional officers, monitoring inmate behavior, enforcing rules and regulations, and coordinating with other law enforcement agencies. They must also be capable of managing difficult and potentially dangerous situations, making quick, informed decisions in response to emergencies.

Knowledge of:

• Department of Correction’s policies and institutional operations and procedures;
• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation;
• the attitudes, problems, and behavior of incarcerated individuals;
• the methods, procedures, and practices of controlling and supervising inmates confined to a correctional institution;
• extensive knowledge in the use of physical force continuum and Use of Force Policy;
• effective methods of supervision.

Ability to:

• interpret and apply department policies and institutional post orders and procedures;
• plan, assign, and direct the work of others;
• promote teamwork;
• be a positive role model to staff and offenders;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with offenders, correctional personnel, subordinate employees, and representatives of public and private agencies;
• effectively analyze situations, conduct investigations, and evaluate findings;
• remain calm during stressful situations and respond to emergencies quickly;
• maintain acceptable attendance while avoiding misuse of leave;
• maintain confidential information; and
• operate and direct the employment of firearms, mechanical restraints and chemical agents and control the employment of such devices by subordinates..

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Two (2) years of progressively responsible corrections experience working directly with offenders and correctional staff.

• OR –

A combination of education (Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or similarly related field) and experiences defined above equal to two (2) years.

**Corrections-related experience is defined as experience in which the employee provided a direct service to/with clients detained against their will such as custody/control, teaching, social work, nursing, food service, and general maintenance; or supervised offenders in the implementation of a program such as correctional industries. This experience is not typically earned in clerical support programs.

NOTE: Entry level officers and clerical support experience does not have the authority outlined in the minimum qualifications to perform components of offender management as it relates to classification hearings, multi-disciplinary staffing, vetting responses to offender grievances etc. Therefore, experience as an entry level officer and clerical support does not meet the definition of offender management as outlined in the minimum qualifications.

Conditions of Employment:

• with or with accommodations, successfully pass all modules of the South Dakota Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics;
• possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics;
• lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
• stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;
• use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows;
• withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;
• swing a baton in a striking technique;
• rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic.
• get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions;
• will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment;
• must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security;
• seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury;
• demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently;
• work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations;
• deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner;
• work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders;
• communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments;
• work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings;
• willing and able to travel;
• willing and able to work various shifts and days as needed for facility coverage;
• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.

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.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

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 https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class B retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1CH
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
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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