Wages & Benefits
The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Starting Pay is $24.07 with full earning potential at $34.08 PLUS regular opportunities for overtime for a Correctional Officer I-Adult. 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
- Blues 365 Discount Program
- Delta Dental Insurance
- Avesis Vision Insurance
- $20,000 employer-paid employee 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