Correctional Officer
Meade County, SD
- Sturgis, SD
- $22.19 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintain the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the Sheriff's Office by assuring all policies and procedures of the Meade County Jail are followed
- Process inmates; classify, screen, and assign to jail housing
- Read, comprehend and process legal and non-legal documents including medical instructions, commitment or release orders, summons, criminal statutes and other documents
- Perform security rounds during scheduled and unscheduled times
- Perform person, property, and facility searches
- Initiate and monitor inmate movement; recognize abnormal or inappropriate behavior
- Restrain unruly inmates using force and restraining devices
- Respond to emergencies, including medical emergencies
- Dispense medications as required
- Document incidents, movement, rounds and inmate discipline
- Knowledge of Procedures of jail facilities, codes, and statutes that apply to detention and legal process
- Proficient use and knowledge of computer software and technology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm in a high-pressure environment
- Ability to remain impartial when interacting with inmates
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certification
- Successful applicant will be required to undergo a background investigation
- Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening
- Currently posses, or ability to obtain First Aid/First Responder and CPR Certification
- Other such examination as deemed appropriate and necessary