This is a full-time position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit http://doc.sd.gov.

This position enforces Department of Corrections policies and correctional institution implementation adjustments (IA's) and procedures by scheduling and supervising correctional personnel and controlling and monitoring inmate activities to maintain security and safety for inmates and employees.

Corrections Lieutenants supervise an assigned area of a correctional institution and the correctional personnel and inmates assigned to that area. This position makes determinations on immediate disciplinary actions on inmates for policy, operations memoranda, and procedure infractions affecting the security of the institution and serves as institution’s ranking officer on night shift and on weekends.

Functions:

• schedules correctional staff for all shifts to ensure the security of the facility and safety of employees and inmates;
• 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 inmates and personnel; reviews officers’ reports on inmates and inmate activities;
• keeps a daily, detailed log of inmate activities;
• authorizes and directs inmate counts;
• searches inmate property for contraband;
• arbitrates disputes among inmates 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;
• notifies law enforcement agencies or medical personnel outside the facility;
• controls handling and immediate storage of contraband;
• directs inmate movement into and out of the facility to ensure compliance with operations memoranda and procedures;
• processes new inmates admitted to the facility;
• receives personal property and maintains records of transactions;
• authorizes and plans transportation of inmates;
• discharges inmates from the facility at the completion of their sentences;
• serves as Disciplinary Hearing Officer;
• supervises inmate disciplinary hearing procedures;
• issues disciplinary action after hearings if warranted;
• investigates situations involving inmate violations to aid in disciplinary hearing process;
• directs employees in operations of K9 search procedures;
• works with and cares for a K9 and a K9 vehicle; searches inmate living areas and other areas as needed for contraband; prepares reports of findings;
• supervises other K9 staff in all facilities;
• participates in administrative tasks to support efficient management of the facility;
• assists in developing operations memoranda and procedures;
• develops guidelines governing inmate activities;
• informs subordinates of changes in policies, operations memoranda, and procedures;
• conducts daily shift briefings;
• performs other work as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Department of Correction’s policies and institutional operations memoranda and procedures;
• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation;
• the attitudes, problems, and behavior of incarcerated individuals;
• the methods, procedures, and practices of controlling and supervising inmates confined to a correctional institution;
• effective use of physical force;
• effective methods of supervision.

• interpret and apply department policies and institution operations memoranda and procedures;
• plan, assign, and direct the work of others;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, correctional personnel, subordinate employees, and representatives of public and private agencies;
• effectively analyze situations, conduct investigations, and evaluate findings;
• remain calm during stressful situations and respond to emergencies quickly;
• maintain confidential information;
• operate and direct the employment of firearms, mechanical restraints and chemical agents and control the employment of such devices by subordinates.

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. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

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 employer paid health insurance 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 at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class B retirement under SDRS.