The Yankton County Sheriff’s Office is currently taking applications for the position of Yankton County Jailer to form an eligibility list for hire.
Minimum qualifications are:
• High School diploma or G.E.D. certification.
• Ability to obtain one (1) week basic Jail training Certification within 12 months of hire date.
• No prior felony criminal record.
• Knowledge of procedures of jail facilities, codes, and statutes that apply to detention and legal process.
• Ability to demonstrate good communication skills, written and oral.
• Ability to maintain a professional relationship with the inmates, public and private agencies, general public and other employees.
• Ability to function effectively under stressful conditions.
• Currently possess or ability to obtain First Aid/First Responder and CPR Certification.
• Ability to use good judgment and objective decision making.
Benefits include Full health insurance for employee, paid holidays, vacation and sick time. A person in this position will be a class B member of the South Dakota Retirement system.
Salary range: $41,624.66-$52,790.14
Application for employment can be downloaded at http://www.yanktonsheriffsoffice.com/employment.shtml or picked up at the Sheriff's Office.
Send Resume/Application to:
Yankton County Sheriff’s Office
410 Walnut St.
Yankton, SD 57078