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CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR   

Employment Opportunity:  Job # 20-15

Posting Type:  Open Announcement    

Closing Date:  OPEN UNTIL FILLED 

Starting Wage: $14.87 per hour 

Full-Time, Benefitted Position

Application Procedures:  Please submit a Meade County application (https://www.meadecounty.org/employment-application to: Human Resources  / 1300 Sherman Street  STE 212  / Sturgis, SD 57785

General Statement of Duties

Under the general supervision of the Sheriff, Chief Deputy, and the jail administrator, the direct supervision of the shift supervisor, is responsible for operating the control console to monitor and control various functions of Meade County’s correctional operations and to provide guidance and direction to personnel.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

1.   Observe monitor screens that transmit in sequence views of the correctional operations.

2.   Operate control board to stop and maintain order of a location where an incident is developing.

3.    Request appropriate personnel for assistance of any disruptive activity.

4.  Watch Correctional Officers to ensure safety and maintain peace while they are working with inmates.

5.    Open secured doors to authorized personnel and public to enter and/or exit correctional facilities when necessary.

6.     Be aware if equipment fails and notify supervisor of equipment malfunctions.

7.     Log and enter daily events into computer.

8.    Monitor intercom system

 9.   Answer phones

10.  Prepare reports.

11.  Attend training, seminars and workshops as deemed necessary.

12.  Perform duties in a manner consistent with safe practices and policies.

13.  Perform other such duties and functions as deemed necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Education:

1. High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certification.

1. Minimum one (1) year secretarial experience preferred.

2. Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment to include typewriter, copy machine, fax machine, computer, etc.

3. Knowledge with law enforcement a plus.

4. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

5. Ability to demonstrate good communication skills, written and oral.

6. Ability to maintain a professional relationship with the general public and other employees.

7. Ability to demonstrate good organizational skills.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  

2. The employee occasionally is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  

3. The employee is frequently required to sit.  

4. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 

5. Ability to function effectively under stress.

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Examination, Testing, and Certification:

The Examination, Testing and Certification described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Successful competition in written and/or oral interviews.

2. Other such examination as deemed appropriate and necessary by the Sheriff and/or County.

Highway Equipment Operator - CLOSED

HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 

Employment Opportunity:     Job # 20-14

Closing Date:                          Open Until Filled

Starting Wage:                         $17.21  per Hour/ Full-Time with Full Benefits

Service area: STURGIS

General Statement of Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Highway Superintendent and general supervision of the Assistant Highway Superintendent, is responsible for skilled construction, maintenance and repair work on County roads, related facilities and equipment.  Operate any type of equipment over 26,000 lbs

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and perform minor repairs to a variety of vehicles including but not limited to - trucks, dozers, pay-loaders, scrapers, motor graders, tractors, and trailers all used in the repair of County roads and bridges.

• Participate with work crews in all aspects of highway maintenance to include asphalt repair, patching, sealing, overlay, crack filling, roller and oiler.

• Coordinate operation and maintain section gravel roads to include blading and pulling shoulders, and maintaining ditches and roadways by cutting edges and mowing.

• Repair County roads and bridges to include loading and unloading materials, fencing, crack filling and picking up litter as needed.

• Remove snow during inclement weather.

• Assist in loading and hauling of dirt, gravel, snow and other materials.

• Mow grass in County roadway ditches as needed.

• Clean and/or assist in draining ditches.

• Maintain records of work performed.

• Perform duties in a manner consistent with safe practices.

• Wear Personal Protective Equipment when required.

• Attend meetings and seminars as assigned.

• Perform other such duties and functions as deemed necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Education:

1. High School diploma or G.E.D. certification.

2. One (1) year of experience in operating trucks, heavy/light equipment and tools associated with construction.

3. Currently possess or ability to obtain a valid South Dakota Class A Commercial Drivers License with air brake and tanker endorsements.

4. Broad knowledge of procedures, techniques, and standards applicable to highway and roadway maintenance and construction.

5. Proficiency in the use of a wide variety of shop tools.

6. Ability to work unsupervised.

7. Ability to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.

8. Ability to work well with others and get along with the general public.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.

1. The employee is frequently required to stand.

2. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear.

3. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

4. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.

3. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places.

Examination, Testing, and Certification:

The Examination, Testing and Certification described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Valid South Dakota Class A Commercial Drivers License with air brake and tanker endorsements.

2. Successful competition in written and/or oral interviews.

3. Other such examination as deemed appropriate and necessary by the County.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

CLOSED

DEPUTY SHERIFF 

Employment Opportunity:  Job # 20-12

Posting Type:  Open Announcement  

Closing Date:  OPEN UNTIL FILLED 

Starting Wage: $19.91 per hour 

Full-Time Position:  40 Hours per week / Full Benefit Package 

Application Procedures:  Please submit a Meade County application (https://www.meadecounty.org/employment-application to: Human Resources  / 1300 Sherman Street  STE 212  / Sturgis, SD 57785

General Statement of Duties

Under the general supervision of the Sheriff, is responsible for performing general law enforcement functions related to law and order and to serve the legal process of the courts.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

1. Patrol assigned areas to enforce laws, issue citations, make arrests, investigate violations, and prevent criminal activity.

2. Serve civil and criminal warrants, subpoenas, summons, and other processes.

3. Transport prisoners to courtrooms, prison, medical facility and other locations as needed.

4. Investigate illegal and/or suspicious activities and persons.  Arrest violators, sign complaints, prevent disturbances.

5. Locate and place persons under arrest.  Transport persons on arrest warrants into custody.

6. Investigate domestic violence and other disturbances.

7. Assist with traffic control as deemed necessary.

8. Assist with weather observation, fire and ambulance calls and any other communication activities.

9. Testify in court.

10. Maintain courtroom security.

11. Carry out orders and enforce directions from State and Federal Court System

12. Maintain records and complete required reports as deemed necessary.

13. Assist in vehicle maintenance.

14. Assist any calls assigned by dispatch.

15. Attend training sessions and meetings as required.

16. Wear Personal Protective Equipment as deemed necessary.

17. Perform duties in a manner consistent with safe practices.

18. Perform other such duties and functions as deemed necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Education

1. High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certification.  One (1) year experience with State and Federal mandates or an equivalent of experience and education may be acceptable.

2. Ability to obtain Certification by the South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy with in 12 months of hire date.

3. Must be 21 years of age or older.

DEPUTY TREASURER - CLOSED

DEPUTY TREASURER   

Employment Opportunity:  Job # 20-11

Posting Type:  Open Announcement  

Closing Date:  OPEN UNTIL FILLED 

Starting Wage: $14.87 per hour 

Full-Time Position:  40 HRS per Week / Full Benefit Package 

Application Procedures:  Please submit a Meade County application (https://www.meadecounty.org/employment-application to: Human Resources  / 1300 Sherman Street  STE 212  / Sturgis, SD 57785

General Statement of Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Treasurer, is responsible for performing general clerical and fiscal work with the receiving and recording of the County funds.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

1. Enter data into computer software programs. 

2. Perform daily receipting and accounting/balancing functions for all County funds.

3. Perform Department of Motor Vehicles business: process titles and licenses on all new and used motor vehicles, motorcycles, trailers, snowmobile, boats, ATV’S and commercial vehicles.

4. Process real estate tax statements and collections. 

5. Read, understand, research and verify real estate legal descriptions and tax histories.  

6. Maintain and update files within the Treasurer’s Office.

7. Daily customer service with public at workstation and via telephone. 

8. Perform additional duties as required, performing all duties in a manner consistent with safe practices and policies.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position.  Incumbents shall follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum qualifications described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience and Education:

1. High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certification. 

2. One (1) year experience with secretarial functions preferred. Extensive knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.

3. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws pertaining to the functions of the Treasurer’s Office preferred.

4. Knowledge of  bookkeeping and filing procedures.  

5. Ability to make mathematical computations.

6. Ability to demonstrate good communication and organizational skills.

7. Ability to maintain a professional relationship with the general public and other employees.

Physical Demands:

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.

2. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear.

3. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

4. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:  

1. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Examination, Testing, and Certification:

1. Successful competition in written and/or oral interviews.

2. Other such examination as deemed appropriate and necessary by the County.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Motor Vehicle Registrations and Title Transfers - Grace Period Over

Governor Noem signed an Executive Order amending the emergency declaration extending certain vehicle registration renewals and the time period to title newly acquired vehicles.

South Dakotans who had been delayed in renewing their registrations during the months of March and May of 2020 will have until July 31, 2020, to complete their registration renewals. Additionally, any newly acquired vehicles, whose seller’s or temporary permits expired from the end of March through today will have until July 31, 2020 to title and register their vehicle. Interest and penalties associated with the extended title and registration periods will be waived, as long as they are current before August 1, 2020.

As of June 2020, individuals have been required to complete their annual registration renewals on time. Individuals will need to title any newly acquired vehicles within the allowed time frame. Interest and penalty charges will apply to missed deadlines.

CLOSED POSITION

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER   

Employment Opportunity:  Job # 20–8

Closing Date:  OPEN UNTIL FILLED 

Starting Wage: $17.21 per hour 

Full-Time Position:  40 Hours per week 

Application Procedures:  Please submit a Meade County application (https://www.meadecounty.org/employment-application to: Human Resources  / 1300 Sherman Street  STE 212  / Sturgis, SD 57785

General Statement of Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Jail Administrator, is responsible for performing duties as assigned in the areas of legal process pertaining to Jail Records, Safety and Security issues, maintaining order and custody control.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintain a variety of records as related to the legal process involving the jail.

2. Fingerprint and photograph inmates.  Classify, screen, and assign inmates to housing.

3. Issue jail clothing, bedding, and hygiene items to inmates. Launder items to maintain health and hygiene.

4. Conduct physical checks on inmates for health and sanitation, well-being, behaviors through the process known as I.P.C. to prevent and/or to detect suicides and/or escape risks, as well as assaultive risks.  Must be able to recognize and control possible conflicts.  

5. Assist in jail safety and security procedures to include the control of weapons, contraband, keys, tools, doors, and other related safety and security procedures. Disperse medication to the prisoners as prescribed by a licensed medical authority or within guidelines to ensure safety and security.

6. Be responsible for the preparation, serving, and clean up of meals.

7. Assist in assigning inmates to work detail by screening, selecting, evaluating and supervising.

8. Perform cleaning and minor maintenance duties to ensure health and sanitation, and safety and security issues are in compliance with state and federal regulations.

9. Document all incidents and complete needed reports in a detailed, factual, and relative to issue or topic.

10. Attend training sessions and meetings as required.

11. Wear Personal Protective Equipment as deemed necessary.

12. Perform duties in a manner consistent with safe practices.

13. Perform other such duties and functions as deemed necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Education:

1. High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certification.

2. Ability to obtain one (1) week basic Jailer training Certification with in 12 months of hire date.

3. No prior felony criminal record.

4. Knowledge of procedures of jail facilities, codes, and statutes that apply to detention and legal process.

5. Ability to demonstrate good communication skills, written and oral.

6. Ability to maintain a professional relationship with the inmates, public and private agencies, general public and other employees.

7. Ability to function effectively under stressful conditions.

8. Currently posses, or ability to obtain First Aid/First Responder and CPR Certification.

9. Ability to use good judgement and objective decision making.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  

2. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit,

3. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

4. The employee is required to be on a rotating schedule. 

5. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  

6. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

7. Correctional staff must be able to physically restrain and/or move inmates when deemed necessary.  

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places.  

2. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

3. The employee is exposed to highly contagious, communicable diseases and viruses.

4. The employee is exposed to hostile confrontations and/or situations.

5. The employee is exposed to highly stressful, tension filled situations.

Examination, Testing, and Certification:

The Examination, Testing and Certification described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Valid South Dakota Drivers License.

2. Valid South Dakota Law Enforcement Certification.

3. Valid Certification in CPR, First Aid, and First Responder.

4. Successful competition in written and/or oral interviews.

5..Other such examination as deemed appropriate and necessary by the Sheriff and County.