p>Conditions of Employment: - 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 travel, work various time schedules (Day and/or night) 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.