Corrections Specialist

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Job ID: 32321

Agency: Corrections - Parole Board Administration Office

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Salary: $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 https://doc.sd.gov/ .

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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 bachelor�s 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 https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online:

https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=22S

You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us

http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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