Correctional Officer (RCMC)

PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.Job ID: 36370Agency: Department of Corrections - Rapid City Minimum CenterLocation: Rapid City, SDSalary: $25.50 - $30.00 per hour, depending on experiencePay Grade: GGClosing Date: June 23, 2026This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Corrections. The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring.Maintains custody of men at the Rapid City Minimum Center by enforcing institutional operations memoranda and procedures to ensure the safety and security of the inmates and employees and that confinement conditions are maintained.ResponsibilitiesPerform duties at assigned post (control room, cell hall, visit room, recreational area)Observe inmates in cell halls, recreation areas, dining halls, school, health services, and shower roomsSupervise inmates by assigning duties and monitoring workPrepare reports of incidents and rule infractionsConduct inmate counts and maintain log booksEscort and transport inmates to and from appointments inside and outside the facilityInspect and search cells, common areas, inmates, and visitorsMonitor and control gates and cell doorsRespond to crisis situationsMaintain 12‑hour shifts (6 a.m. – 6 p.m. or 6 p.m. – 6 a.m.) and work every other weekend and some holidaysFunctionsMonitor and control access to facility and restricted areasManning an armed post (requires annual firearms certification)Monitor facility perimeterMaintain controlled movement schedule for offendersEscort and transport offenders in authorized state vehicles, while armedMonitor visiting areasConduct formal, informal, and emergency countsConduct searches per policyInspect facility and cells to maintain health, safety, and sanitation standardsInspect inmate mailRespond to emergency situations per established protocolsEnsure proper tool and key control, storage, and documentationAttend shift briefingsDocument incidents utilizing established reporting practicesCommunicate pertinent information to coworkers and supervisorsConditions of EmploymentSuccessfully pass all modules of the South Dakota Department of Corrections Basic Training, including English reading comprehension, competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics and firearms/armed transport curriculumPossess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics:Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waistStabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take downUse arms, palms of hands, and feet to deliver blowsWithstand impact on own body from strikes/blowsRotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tacticGet down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitionsWill be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and while on assignmentMust be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and securitySeize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injuryDemonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistentlyMust be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts to include holidays and weekendsWork in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situationsDeal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and congenial mannerWork with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offendersCommunicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignmentsWork 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 settingsWilling and able to travelWilling and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift scheduleTB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hireThe Ideal Candidate Will HaveMust be at least 18 years old and possess a valid Driver's LicenseSuccessful applicant(s) may have to undergo an abuse and neglect screeningHigh school diploma or GEDKnowledge OfEnglish grammar, spelling, and punctuationAbility ToEffectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writingApply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentryParticipate in the criminal justice systems regarding treatment of inmates and/or incarcerated individuals, which includes state statutes, Americans with Disabilities Act, the Prison Rape Elimination Act, and department Administrative Regulations, policy, standards and guidelinesVisually observe and audibly hear in order to identify changes, inappropriate activity, hazards or potential security breaches and verbally communicate pertinent informationVisually observe and monitor inmate whereabouts and maintain an accurate count in assigned areasVerbally communicate clearly and willingness to do so respectfullyPerform intermediate computer keyboarding skills and communicate via computer based emailStudy information and recount events in a written, comprehensive, legible methodIncorporate the South Dakota DOC Mission statement while completing daily job dutiesWillingness and ability to respectfully communicate with offender families and the publicEffectively communicate and work with offenders through daily monitoring in a variety of situationsControl, direct and instruct offenders individually and in groupsWillingness to respectfully work with a diverse populationRemain alert and observant throughout shiftConduct searches (general area, metal detector, pat, perimeter, strip or vehicle)Use fingers to detect attributes of objects such as size, shape and texture during searches and to manipulate security equipmentSafely operate and monitor ingress and egress mechanical doorsLearn about and utilize firearms, restraints, chemical agents, and tasers in a safe and professional manner, as outlined in policyLearn to operate communications equipment in a professional manner (two-way radio, telephone, public address equipment)Willingness to follow chain of command and established safety and security protocolsQuickly respond to emergencies (such as fights, medical emergencies, fires or escapes)Use physical force to control a situationClimb stairs and walk on hard surfaces throughout shiftInterpret and apply department policies and institutional post orders and proceduresBenefitsClass B retirement with 8% matching contributionsUniforms providedVeterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08Health insurance ($0 premium employee option)Eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance optionsRetirement benefits (Class B)EEO StatementAn Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.Job ID: 36370Agency: Department of Corrections - Rapid City Minimum CenterLocation: Rapid City, SDSalary: $25.50 - $30.00 per hour, depending on experiencePay Grade: GGClosing Date: June 23, 2026This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Corrections. The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring.Maintains custody of men at the Rapid City Minimum Center by enforcing institutional operations memoranda and procedures to ensure the safety and security of the inmates and employees and that confinement conditions are maintained.ResponsibilitiesPerform duties at assigned post (control room, cell hall, visit room, recreational area)Observe inmates in cell halls, recreation areas, dining halls, school, health services, and shower roomsSupervise inmates by assigning duties and monitoring workPrepare reports of incidents and rule infractionsConduct inmate counts and maintain log booksEscort and transport inmates to and from appointments inside and outside the facilityInspect and search cells, common areas, inmates, and visitorsMonitor and control gates and cell doorsRespond to crisis situationsMaintain 12‑hour shifts (6 a.m. – 6 p.m. or 6 p.m. – 6 a.m.) and work every other weekend and some holidaysFunctionsMonitor and control access to facility and restricted areasManning an armed post (requires annual firearms certification)Monitor facility perimeterMaintain controlled movement schedule for offendersEscort and transport offenders in authorized state vehicles, while armedMonitor visiting areasConduct formal, informal, and emergency countsConduct searches per policyInspect facility and cells to maintain health, safety, and sanitation standardsInspect inmate mailRespond to emergency situations per established protocolsEnsure proper tool and key control, storage, and documentationAttend shift briefingsDocument incidents utilizing established reporting practicesCommunicate pertinent information to coworkers and supervisorsConditions of EmploymentSuccessfully pass all modules of the South Dakota Department of Corrections Basic Training, including English reading comprehension, competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics and firearms/armed transport curriculumPossess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics:Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waistStabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take downUse arms, palms of hands, and feet to deliver blowsWithstand impact on own body from strikes/blowsRotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tacticGet down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitionsWill be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and while on assignmentMust be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and securitySeize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injuryDemonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistentlyMust be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts to include holidays and weekendsWork in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situationsDeal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and congenial mannerWork with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offendersCommunicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignmentsWork 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 settingsWilling and able to travelWilling and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift scheduleTB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hireThe Ideal Candidate Will HaveMust be at least 18 years old and possess a valid Driver's LicenseSuccessful applicant(s) may have to undergo an abuse and neglect screeningHigh school diploma or GEDKnowledge OfEnglish grammar, spelling, and punctuationAbility ToEffectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writingApply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentryParticipate in the criminal justice systems regarding treatment of inmates and/or incarcerated individuals, which includes state statutes, Americans with Disabilities Act, the Prison Rape Elimination Act, and department Administrative Regulations, policy, standards and guidelinesVisually observe and audibly hear in order to identify changes, inappropriate activity, hazards or potential security breaches and verbally communicate pertinent informationVisually observe and monitor inmate whereabouts and maintain an accurate count in assigned areasVerbally communicate clearly and willingness to do so respectfullyPerform intermediate computer keyboarding skills and communicate via computer based emailStudy information and recount events in a written, comprehensive, legible methodIncorporate the South Dakota DOC Mission statement while completing daily job dutiesWillingness and ability to respectfully communicate with offender families and the publicEffectively communicate and work with offenders through daily monitoring in a variety of situationsControl, direct and instruct offenders individually and in groupsWillingness to respectfully work with a diverse populationRemain alert and observant throughout shiftConduct searches (general area, metal detector, pat, perimeter, strip or vehicle)Use fingers to detect attributes of objects such as size, shape and texture during searches and to manipulate security equipmentSafely operate and monitor ingress and egress mechanical doorsLearn about and utilize firearms, restraints, chemical agents, and tasers in a safe and professional manner, as outlined in policyLearn to operate communications equipment in a professional manner (two-way radio, telephone, public address equipment)Willingness to follow chain of command and established safety and security protocolsQuickly respond to emergencies (such as fights, medical emergencies, fires or escapes)Use physical force to control a situationClimb stairs and walk on hard surfaces throughout shiftInterpret and apply department policies and institutional post orders and proceduresBenefitsClass B retirement with 8% matching contributionsUniforms providedVeterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08Health insurance ($0 premium employee option)Eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance optionsRetirement benefits (Class B)EEO StatementAn Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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