Juvenile Detention Officer- Full Time Kitsap County
East Port Orchard, WA30+ days ago
- $29.67–$37.96 Per Hour
- Full-time
- Employee
This position is located in Sioux Falls, SD
Why Join Our Team
The Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office, located in historic downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is now accepting applications for Correctional Officers to maintain safety and security within one of the most respected correctional facilities!
Join a dedicated public safety team as we expand our facility to better serve our community! We will be adding staff as new areas open to support our growing operations.
Our next new hire class will start October 5, 2026, with additional hiring planned in early 2027 - so whether you're ready to start soon or planning ahead, we encourage you to apply today!
WHAT DOES THIS CAREER OFFER YOU?
HOW IS THIS JOB GOING TO HELP YOU PERSONALLY GROW AND DEVELOP?
A career as a Correctional Officer offers meaningful personal and professional growth. You will strengthen your communication skills, develop strong problem-solving abilities, and build confidence in managing conflict. Our experienced instructors will teach you the techniques you need to handle the real-world situations you will encounter in our Jail.
You will learn how to effectively interpret body language, quickly assess evolving conditions and circumstances, and make sound decisions to resolve conflict in complex environments. Training includes fundamental communication strategies and defensive tactics focused on de-escalation and maintaining safety. After completing our academy, you will immediately begin reinforcing your training on the job with the support of experienced staff.
Beyond technical skills, being a Correctional Officer also builds patience, empathy, and a deeper understanding of people from all walks of life. To learn more about what the job is really like, check out the conversation between our staff and the Sioux Falls Development Foundation.
TAKE A TOUR TO SEE WHAT IT IS LIKE!
Want to see the Jail for yourself? We will give you a personal tour where you can watch our Correctional Officers in action! You'll see how our staff work together as a team to help keep our operation running smoothly, efficiently, and safely. Give us a call at 605-367-4337 to get scheduled for a tour today!
Watch the video below and find out what actual employees have to say about working in our Jail and find out what a rewarding career as a Correctional Officer has to offer you!
How You Will Make an Impact
This position places you at the heart of public safety, where your awareness, professionalism, and calm decision-making help protect the well-being of inmates, staff, and the entire community. You’ll make an impact by:
• Keeping the facility safe, secure, and running smoothly by conducting inmate head counts, wellness checks, cell inspections, and regular security rounds throughout the jail and perimeter.
• Being the steady presence during high-pressure moments by responding to emergencies, applying crisis-intervention techniques, and de-escalating mental-health situations with skill and compassion.
• Guiding inmates through the justice system with professionalism, overseeing intake and release processes, fingerprinting and photographing, property management, and ensuring all documentation is accurate and secure.
• Maintaining order and structure every day by supervising recreation, meals, medication distribution, visitations, and inmate movement, helping keep operations safe and secure.
• Serving as a trusted link between agencies, courts, and the jail, conducting NCIC checks, managing warrants and protection orders, and supporting inmates as they access programs and services.
• Ensuring smooth operations behind the scenes by handling communications equipment, logging movement and activity, distributing mail and supplies, and keeping detailed records that maintain accountability across shifts.
• Contributing to a secure, respectful environment where inmates, staff, and the public feel protected, heard, and supported thereby strengthening trust in the local justice system every day.
What You Need to Succeed in this Role
High school diploma or GED and one year of relevant work experience. Comparable combination of education and work experience may be considered. Possession of a valid driver's license and must maintain a safe driving record with Minnehaha County. Must successfully complete pre-employment background process.
Effective verbal and written communication. Must maintain ability to be a credible witness in court. Ability to make appropriate decisions quickly and with tact and impartiality. Ability to learn and apply the policies and procedures of law enforcement operations. Ability to perform all functions of physical restraint techniques, as instructed, for inmate safety and the safety of others. Ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues, other agencies, and the public. Present a professional appearance and communicate with others in a respectful and approachable way.
Preferred qualifications include an associate or bachelor's degree in criminal justice, experience working in corrections, and knowledge of legal terminology.
EEO Statement
Minnehaha County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sex or gender including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Human Resources at (605) 367-4337.
| Location | Seattle, WA |
| Salary | $27.57–$30.40 Per Hour |