Springfield, SD3 days ago
Functions: schedules correctional staff for all shifts to ensure the security of the facility and safety of employees and offenders; enforces Department of Corrections policies and institution IA's and procedures; determines appropriate action in emergency situations; supervises subordinate staff to ensure the objectives of the work unit are met; interviews staff; provides training and work direction; approves leave requests; addresses staff problems and recommends disciplinary action; conducts performance reviews and completes performance documents; maintains security by inspecting all posts for appropriate staffing to ensure the safety of offenders and personnel; reviews officers' reports on offenders and offender activities; keeps a daily, detailed log of institutional activities; authorizes and directs offender counts; coordinates searches of inmate property for contraband; arbitrates disputes among offender and staff; initiates drills, exercises, and provides staff training; responsible for the facility Point of Entry (POE) to ensure staff are appropriately processing all individuals through the metal detector and searching items coming into the facility for contraband; determines appropriate action in security breakdown and emergency medical situations by evaluating the situation and informing facility managers to de-escalate potential hazards; authorizes emergency procedures; controls handling and immediate storage of contraband; directs offender movement into and out of the facility to ensure compliance with operational procedures; processes new inmates admitted to the facility; receives personal property and maintains records of transactions; authorizes and plans transportation of offenders; verify offenders at the completion of their sentences for release/discharge; may serve as Disciplinary Hearing Officer; investigates situations involving offender violations to aid in disciplinary hearing process; act as initial Commander in emergency situations; may work with and cares for a K9 and a K9 vehicle; searches offender living areas as needed for contraband; prepares reports of findings; participates in administrative tasks to support efficient management of the facility; informs subordinates of changes in policies, operational procedures; conducts rounds in all areas of the facility during shift and complete appropriate logs; conducts daily shift briefings; performs other work as assigned. Conditions of Employment: with or without reasonable accommodation 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 and firearms/armed transport curriculum; 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; 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; must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts to include holidays and weekends; 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, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule; TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.