Correctional Officer – Male

Brookings, SD
Brookings County Sheriff

Salary: $23.70/hour.

Essential Functions:

  • Assist with the supervision, security, and conduct of inmates at the County Correctional Detention Center including the supervision of inmates during transport to other facilities or services.
  • Assist in all operations of control of the detention center.
  • Admit and release prisoners to include searching inmates and property and making inventory of the personal property of the prisoners.
  • Book and discharge inmates; issue clothing and supplies to new inmates; arrange for inmate transportation, if necessary; maintain inmate and detention records.
  • Fingerprint and photograph inmates; type FBI and DCI fingerprint cards.
  • Classify incoming inmates and place them in proper cells.
  • Deliver meals and assist in meal preparation.
  • Disperse medication to prisoners as directed by a medical professional.
  • Assist in the cleaning of the jail areas. Ensure that cells, facilities, and grounds are kept sanitary.
  • Assist with computer jail entries.
  • Check on inmates on a routine and regular basis.
  • Assist in jail safety and security procedures to include the control of weapons, contraband, keys, tools, doors, and other related safety and security precautions.
  • Oversee the inmate’s daily exercise and recreation routine.
  • Promote acceptable attitudes and behaviors of inmates to assist them in adjusting to a confinement setting.
  • Respond to inquiries regarding inmate detention and Correctional Facility policies within the constraints of Department regulations.
  • Operate equipment and utilize teletype communications.
  • Testify in court and before County Commission.
  • Attend training sessions and meetings as required.
  • Perform work in a manner consistent with safe practices.
  • Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with the general public and other employees.
  • Perform other such duties and functions as assigned and necessary to the proper performance of the position.

Requirements:

  • Possession of a valid driver’s license.
  • Graduation from high school or GED.
  • No experience necessary.