Corrections Captain

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Job ID: 29822
Agency: Department of Corrections, South Dakota State Penitentiary
Location: Sioux Fall, SD
Salary: $57,399.12-$80,000 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: J
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/.

About the South Dakota DOC:

The South Dakota Department of Corrections is responsible for the management of the state adult prison system, the state adult parole system, and the state juvenile corrections system. This includes juveniles committed to the Department of Corrections and placed in residential out-of-home placement, as well as youth that have completed their correctional placement and are on supervised release known as aftercare. The primary mission of the South Dakota Department of Corrections is to protect the public by providing safe and secure incarceration, effective community supervision, and evidence-based rehabilitation programs. The department strives to empower offenders to make positive changes, reduce recidivism, and facilitate their successful reintegration into society. For more information about the South Dakota Department of Corrections, please visit: https://doc.sd.gov/.

Benefits:

• 15 days/120hrs Vacation Leave
• 14 days/112hrs Sick Leave
• 12 weeks Paid Family Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee health insurance includes a plan with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage
• Group rates on family medical coverage, dental, vision, long & short-term disability insurance
• 6% Fully Matched Retirement Plan
• No State Income Tax
• And Many More

Job Summary
We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as an Administrative Captain. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader to make a meaningful impact in the field of corrections. As an Administrative Captain at the South Dakota Department of Corrections, you will be responsible for a range of critical tasks that ensure the smooth operation of our facility. This is a full-time Monday through Friday position working, to be determined, with a rotating on-call duty officer schedule. Your role will encompass the following duties:

• Staff Schedule Management: Develop, maintain, and coordinate staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts and departments. Manage vacation requests, training schedules, mentorship programs, and on-the-job training (OJT) for staff;
• Backup to Disciplinary Hearing Officer (DHO): Provide essential support and backup to the Disciplinary Hearing Officer, assisting with disciplinary hearings, investigations, and ensuring due process is followed;
• FTO Program Development/Management: Design, implement, and oversee a Field Training Officer (FTO) program for new staff members. Ensure comprehensive training, assessment, and mentorship to facilitate their successful integration into the facility;
• Bid Posting: Manage the bid posting process for staff rotations, promotions, and reassignments, adhering to facility policies and union agreements;
• Direct Supervision: Supervise and lead various staff members across different departments, ensuring their adherence to facility policies, safety protocols, and effective performance;
• Timekeeping System (TKS) Management: Oversee the accurate and efficient use of the Timekeeping System for staff under your direct supervision, ensuring timely and accurate submission of attendance records;
• Discipline and Mentorship: Provide guidance, mentorship, and disciplinary action as needed for staff under your direct supervision, promoting a positive and productive work environment;
• Duty Officer Rotation: Participate in duty officer rotations, ensuring that facility operations are maintained at all times, and responding to emergencies and incidents as required;
• Weekly Reports: Prepare and present weekly operational reports to the Associate Warden of Operations, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and areas of improvement;
• Other duties as assigned

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, corrections, or a related field;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in corrections, with 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role;
• Knowledge of human resources principles, procedures, and systems sufficient to manage and maintain a harmonious labor relations environment in accordance with state policy/procedure and affirmative action/equal opportunity policies;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to relay sensitive information to staff, the public, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, offenders, and other state agencies and to elicit cooperation from staff and offenders to resolve difficult and potentially dangerous situations affecting the safety and security of offenders, staff, and the public;
• Human relations and conflict resolution skills sufficient to effectively solve problems in a manner that is sensitive to organizational structures, cultures, as well as the needs of groups and individuals;
• Strong understanding of correctional facility operations and regulations;
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and timekeeping systems;
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions under pressure and in emergency situations.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your cover letter and resume.

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.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

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

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=VT
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"