The Pennington County Sheriff's Office is seeking a full-time Security/Transport Officer who brings law enforcement knowledge and experience to provide security and client transport at the Care Campus and Pivot Point Facilities. Care Campus provides services to those afflicted with drug and alcohol substance abuse and Pivot Point provides services for those in mental health crisis.
The ideal applicant will have experience working with those under the influence of drugs or alcohol or in a mental health crisis, must be willing to engage in conflict resolution, and work well as a member of a team focus on improving the quality of life in our community.
The Security/Transport Officer assigned to the Care Campus and Pivot Point will work a rotating shift between the hours of 8am and midnight, 7 days a week. Some schedule fluctuation may be required to cover peak activity times and/or to assist the transport team.
This is a position that requires a high level of multi-tasking skills, integrity, good physical fitness, and the ability to communicate well both written and verbally.
Pennington County offers great wages, excellent benefits and opportunity for career growth.
- Providing complex security at the Care Campus and Pivot Point building to include the enforcement of policy regarding restricted behaviors and weapons.
- Conducting routine building checks daily (internally and externally), operating x-ray equipment and handheld metal detection devices, monitoring security cameras and other tasks related to keeping weapons or destructive devices from entering the facilities.
- Being alert and prepared to respond with force, in an emergent situation, and to aid others as outlined in policy.
- Transporting Care Campus and Pivot Point clients as requested
- Relaying pertinent court information to the appropriate facility.
- Loading and unloading client property.
- Assisting the public with inquiries.
- Following policy and procedure.
- Fostering positive work relations with other Law Enforcement agencies.
- Performing other tasks as assigned.
Education: HS Diploma or GED required
Experience: None required
License / Certification: SD Driver's License (within 90 days of moving to SD)
Criminal History : No felony conviction, no misdemeanor convictions in the last 3 years
Benefits Include:
Paid On-the-Job Training
Advancement Opportunities
South Dakota State Retirement System PENSION, 8% employer match, vested after 3 years
11 Paid Holidays Annually
10 Paid Vacation Days Annually
96 Paid Sick Hours Annually
Bereavement Leave
Time and a Half Working Pay on Holidays Overtime Opportunities
Time of Service Bonuses
Post 9/11 GI Bill
Federal Student Aid Forgiveness
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance Plans with HSA Option
Blues 365 Discount Program
Delta Dental Insurance
Avesis Vision Insurance
$20,000 employer-paid employee life coverage
Voluntary Life Coverage
AFLAC Supplemental Insurance Options
Connections Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Gym
YMCA Discounts
Wellness Offerings and Employee Incentive Challenges
Chaplain Program
Employee Referral Program
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