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 for Part-Time Inmate Security Officer

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  Medication administration for inmates.
• Medication administration documentation.
• Pushing a medication cart between locations within the jail.

• 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

• 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.

Benefits for Both Positions Include:

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  Paid On-the-Job Training
• Advancement Opportunities
• Uniforms provided

• 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