Mission Statement

Promoting Safety and Justice to Improve the Quality of Life in Our Community.

Who We Are

The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office serves over 100,000 citizens spread across Pennington County’s 2,776 square miles. We also serve a high number of visitors and tourists to our area as Pennington County is home to Mount Rushmore National Monument and Ellsworth Air Force Base. Our Office employs over 400 employees with an annual budget of approximately $30 million.

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Rapid City Corrections Jobs

Are you looking to make a difference in a career in Law Enforcement, Corrections or Addiction Treatment? Are you ready to make an impact on your community?

The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Correctional Officer
I-Adult

307 Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD
Full Time -- $24.07 Hourly with Benefits

Requirements

Are you looking for a career in Corrections, Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice? The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office is seeking Correctional Officer applicants to serve in our adult jail facility. Correctional Officers serve a vital role in providing a safe and secure environment for staff and inmates.

Correctional Officer
I-Juvenile

3505 Campbell St, Rapid City, SD
Full Time -- $24.07 Hourly with Benefits

Requirements

Are you looking for a career in Corrections, Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice? The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office is seeking Correctional Officer applicants to serve in our juvenile and adult correctional facilities. This position starts at $24.07 per hour with overtime opportunities.

Inmate Security Officer

307 Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD
Full Time -- $19.41 Hourly with Benefits

Requirements

 Are you looking for a career in Corrections, Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice? The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office is seeking Inmate Security Officer applicants to serve in our adult jail facility.  Inmate Security Officers serve a vital role in providing a safe and secure environment for staff and inmates.

Detox Technician

321 Kansas City St, Rapid City, SD
Full Time -- $36,067.20 - $41,350.40 Annually with Benefits

Requirements

The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office is excited to accept applications for the Detox Technician position at our Addiction Treatment Services located at the Care Campus.  Detox Technicians provide direct care to clients who enter the facility to receive treatment and undergo detoxification.  Individuals with a desire to serve and have demonstrated interest in addiction services are encouraged to apply!