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.

Summary:

Interprets and implements policies and initiates procedures for assigned Department of Corrections activities to ensure each inmate, parolee, or other institutional resident is dealt with according to the letter of the law. This positions primary function will be calculating inmate parole and release dates, which requires the interpretation of judgments to ensure the sentences are executed according to the intent of the courts and being able to understand complex sentence structures and applying state statutes for classification of crimes.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Knowledge of:

• the Department of Corrections' policies and procedures;
• the prison system;
• state laws and regulations regarding sentencing, parole, inmate programming, inmate work procedures and payment;
• computers and applications including mainframe programming;
• vocational educational course work and testing procedures;
• human relations sufficient to coordinate with a wide variety of people.

Ability to:

• comprehend and implement state laws and regulations applicable to sentencing and parole, and the prison system;
• interview and place inmates in appropriate work situations;
• establish and maintain working relationships with law enforcement officials, local government officials, court officials, other stage agencies' staff, peers in other states, the public, and coworkers;
• communicate information effectively and concisely;
• evaluate the effectiveness of policies and procedures and recommend changes;
• use a computer.

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 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 A retirement under SDRS.

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"