Job Description
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Job ID: 34725
Agency: Department of Corrections - RCCF
Location: Rapid City, SD
Salary: $65,000.00 - $84,000.00 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: GK
Closing Date: Open until filled
This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Department of Corrections Rapid City Women's Prison Facility. For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit https://doc.sd.gov/ .
The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring! Join the DOC - view DOC Recruitment video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI3Hwg99jTg&t=9s .
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team as
Programs and Services Major at the new Rapid City Correctional Facility. This key role is responsible for overseeing the delivery of essential programs and services that support offender rehabilitation and successful re-entry into society. The Programs and Services Major ensures access to GED education, work skills training, and re-entry programs, while managing Earned Discharge Credits (EDCs) to facilitate timely release.
As the chair of the Job Board, this position plays a key role in connecting offenders with employment opportunities. The Programs and Services Major will supervise a diverse team, including the Cultural Affairs Coordinator, Senior Case Manager, GED instructors, Re-entry Coach, and the SVI Program Manager. Additionally, this role serves as the primary liaison for key service providers, including Aramark (food services), Union Supply (commissary), and Viapath (communications and tablets).
If you are passionate about making a positive impact, fostering rehabilitation, and leading a team dedicated to offender success, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Duties will include: - manages staff and inmate activities relating to security operations for an assigned area of a correctional institution.
- assist with staff and inmate investigations.
- directs security for school, health services, and mail room.
- performs administrative duties as a member of the senior staff of the institution; is the liaison between senior staff and correctional staff; and is the contact person in the absence of the associate warden.
- attends meetings with senior staff and provides information and input into development and implementation of policies and operational procedures.
- participates in development of institutional budgets.
- reviewing inmate-submitted project applications and making recommendations to Warden or designee for response.
- ensuring inmate cultural activities are managed in accordance with DOC policy.
- overseeing operations of the inmate housing units to include daily inmate activity and staff assigned to work in those areas. This includes both security staff and the unit management team.
- performing administrative duties as a member of the senior staff of the institution; being the liaison between senior staff and correctional staff; and being the contact person in the absence of the warden.
- supervising Unit Managers across the institution.
- fills in for senior staff to provide coverage of the facility.
- conducts security audits.
- interviews and selects staff.
- provides training and work direction.
- conducts performance reviews and completes performance documents.
- participates in the Duty Officer on-call rotation.
- oversees scheduling to ensure compliance with institutional guidelines.
- supervising the facility's Cultural Affairs lead.
- performs other work as assigned.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Corrections, or a related field;
- minimum of 7 years of experience in corrections, with 5 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; 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;
- strong understanding of correctional facility operations and regulations;
- demonstrated ability to make sound decisions under pressure and in emergency situations.
- OR -
A combination of education (Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or similarly related field) and experience as defined above equal to seven (7) years.
Knowledge of:
- methods, procedures, and practices of controlling and supervising inmates confined to a
- correctional institution;
- modern management principles and practices, particularly those related to personnel;
- investigative methods and techniques;
- custody and security requirements and resources needed to provide them;
- effective methods of supervision and communication;
- appropriate use of physical force.
Ability to:
- supervise all operations and programs of a correctional institution;
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, subordinate
- employees, and representatives of public and private agencies;
- effectively analyze situations and exercise judgment and discretion in establishing,
- applying, and interpreting departmental policies and procedures;
- resolve systems problems and organizational conflicts;
- conduct investigations and evaluate findings;
- remain calm during stressful situations and react quickly in emergencies;
- operate, train others, and supervise the employment of firearms, mechanical restraints, and chemical agents.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your cover letter and resume.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
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 $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 here . 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=3G5
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"
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