Corrections Officer / Jailer

Job overview

The Corrections Officer / Jailer role is onsite at the new jail facility in Ipswich, SD. The posting describes an average starting wage of $24.66 per hour after a probationary period. The Edmunds County Sheriff’s Office is a proactive law enforcement agency serving the county. The officer helps maintain order and safety in the jail facility. The county is willing to train a suitable candidate, and the role supports the Sheriff’s Office through corrections work on a flexible, rotating-shift schedule.

What you'll do

• Maintain order in the jail facility
• meet the stated age, driver’s license, background check, drug test, and character requirements
• perform corrections duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

corrections officer

jailer

jail facility

law enforcement

ipswich sd

edmunds county

$24.66/hr average starting wage

rotating shifts

overtime opportunities

health insurance

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance
• paid time off
• longevity pay
• sick leave
• state retirement.

Why this role

Corrections experience is preferred but the employer is willing to train; the posting says the role will not require work every weekend and holiday.

About the employer

Edmunds County is hiring for this role. Industry: Police Protection. Sector: 92.