Corrections Specialist
Corrections Specialist
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LEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
Job ID: 32321
Agency: Corrections - Parole Board Administration Office
Location: Sioux Falls SDSalary: $28.00 to $35.00 Hourly depending on experience
Pay Grade: J
Closing Date: 08/16/2025
This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections please visit .
The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring! Join the DOC - view DOC Recruitment video here: .
The Parole Board Administration Office provides administrative support to a nine-member appointed board for a variety of parole and clemency matters. This position involves performing a wide variety of analysis and review functions which require the applicant to have sound independent judgment and discretion. This position interacts directly with agency staff the public offenders and parolees throughout parole and clemency processes.
Duties Include:
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Knowledge of:
Skills:
Ability to demonstrate proficiency in:
This position reports to the Parole Board Administration Manager.
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume.
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. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. 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 $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 at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-Onsite
Job ID: 32321
Agency: Corrections - Parole Board Administration Office
Location: Sioux Falls SDSalary: $28.00 to $35.00 Hourly depending on experience
Pay Grade: J
Closing Date: 08/16/2025
This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections please visit .
The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring! Join the DOC - view DOC Recruitment video here: .
The Parole Board Administration Office provides administrative support to a nine-member appointed board for a variety of parole and clemency matters. This position involves performing a wide variety of analysis and review functions which require the applicant to have sound independent judgment and discretion. This position interacts directly with agency staff the public offenders and parolees throughout parole and clemency processes.
Duties Include:
- Reviewing documents forms data and files to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Interpreting and applying policies and procedures to ensure parole and clemency programs function within parameters established by law and regulations
- Providing technical direction and direction in procedures to agency staff the courts the public attorneys offenders and parolees and their families etc.
- Performing administrative functions to ensure parole and clemency program operations function consistently and efficiently
- Providing primary administrative support to the clemency (commutation pardon and earned discharge) processes
- Assisting with the administration of the parole (noncompliance suspended sentence and contested case) processes
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- a bachelors degree in criminal justice sociology psychology public administration or a related field.
Knowledge of:
- Laws and Government - Federal and state laws administrative rules and regulations court procedures precedents and executive orders applicable to parole and clemency programs;
- Policy - Department of Corrections and Board of Pardons and Paroles policies and procedures;
- Corrections - Principles of evidenced based practices in corrections; and
- Technology - Utilize computerized data systems.
Skills:
- Critical Thinking - Gather and analyze data reason logically and accurately and solve problems using common sense reasoning and resourcefulness;
- Time Management - Effectively plan and organize work activities adjust to multiple demands and prioritize tasks to complete assignments and meet schedules and deadlines;
- Confidentiality - Maintain strict confidentiality;
- Collaboration - Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships;
- Professionalism - Demonstrate respect courtesy and tact when interacting with others; and
- Motivation - Be highly motivated and self-starting
Ability to demonstrate proficiency in:
- Oral Comprehension - Listen to and understand information; interpret and comprehend agency goals and objectives policies and procedures;
- Oral Expression - Communicate information concisely and efficiently; favorably present and promote departmental priorities services and actions internally and externally;
- Written Comprehension - Read and understand information; interpret and comprehend agency goals and objectives policies and procedures; and
- Written Expression - Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
This position reports to the Parole Board Administration Manager.
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume.
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. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. 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 $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 at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-Onsite
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