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Offender Admissions Coordinator

South Dakota State Government

Sioux Falls, SD

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$26–$33 Per Hour
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Case Management, Communication Skills, Concrete, Criminal Justice, Crisis Intervention, English Language, Food Services, Homeless Services, Java Swing, Literacy, Nursing, Organizational Skills, People Management, Process Management, Psychology, Quality Assurance, Social Work, Sociology, Special Needs, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Sioux Falls, SD
POSTED
11 days ago
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Job ID: 36449
Agency: Corrections
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Salary: $26.00-$33.00 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: I
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit https://doc.sd.gov/ .

The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring! Join the DOC - view DOC Recruitment video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI3Hwg99jTg&t=9s.

The Admissions Coordinator will be responsible for the effective management of the intake process. This position will require supervision and management of correctional staff.

Goals/Objectives:

  • Maintain NCIC certification and be the TAC officer for Jameson;
  • Proficient in maintaining offender rosters and assessment completions for quality assurance and oversight of the intake processes;
  • Conduct 72-hour PREA assessments and enter into COMS;
  • Manage admission paperwork;
  • Capable management of subordinate staff to include TKS and evaluations;
  • Sex Offender Registration;
  • Vital Records Applications;
  • Admissions Documentation;
  • Intake Background checks;
  • Knowledge of Intake Process on Unit - Works with Case Management and Housing Staff.

Knowledge of:

  • Department of Correction's policies and institutional procedures;
  • Modern concepts, principles, and practices related to the rehabilitation of criminal offenders; and
  • Counseling techniques.

Ability to:

  • organize and direct the work of others;
  • communicate information clearly and concisely;
  • conduct counseling sessions;
  • maintain order and discipline among inmates; and
  • remain calm during stressful situations and react to emergencies quickly.
Two (2) years of experience working directly with a *hard to serve high needs client population in a correctional or human services environment is preferred but not required.

*Hard to serve needs clients include individuals with multiple barriers to employment, lack of educational or occupational skills attainment, low-income workers earning wages below self-sufficiency, low levels of literacy or English proficiency, disability status, basic skills deficient, homelessness, ex-offenders and justice involved, and public assistance dependency.

- OR -

Two (2) years of **corrections experience where knowledge of offender classification, offender disciplinary system, grievance process, housing assignments and offender programs was obtained and Role Modeling Pro-Social Behaviors while maintaining Positive Professional Communications by providing offender population with Crisis Intervention was demonstrated.

**Corrections-related experience is defined as experience in which the employee provided a direct service to/with clients detained against their will such as custody/control, teaching, social work, nursing, food service, and general maintenance; or supervised offenders in the implementation of a program such as correctional industries. This experience is not typically earned in clerical support programs.

NOTE: Entry level officers and clerical support experience does not have the authority outlined in the minimum qualifications to perform components of offender management as it relates to classification hearings, Multi-disciplinary staffing, vetting responses to offender grievances etc. Therefore, experience as an entry level officer and clerical support does not meet the definition of offender management as outlined in the minimum qualifications.

- OR -

A combination of education(Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or similarly related field)and experience as defined above equal to two (2) years.

Conditions of Employment
  • With or with accommodations, successfully pass all modules of the South Dakota Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics.
  • Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics.
  • Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist.
  • Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down.
  • Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows.
  • Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows.
  • Swing a baton in a striking technique.
  • Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic.
  • Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions.
  • Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment.
  • Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security.
  • Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury.
  • Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently.
  • Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations.
  • Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner.
  • Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders.
  • Communicate by talking, listening, and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments.
  • Work 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 settings.
  • Willing and able to travel.
  • Willing and able to work various shifts and days as needed for facility coverage.
  • TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.


This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4BH
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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