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Corrections Officer/ Jailer

The Edmunds County Sheriff's Office is seeking a responsible individual as a full-time Corrections Officer/ Jailer in our brand new Jail Facility located in Ipswich, SD. Applicants must be 18 years of age, have a valid driver's license, be able to pass a background check, and pass a drug test. Applicants must be of good moral character. Starting wage for Jail staff is $24.66 per hour after a probationary period. Opportunities for overtime are available.

An individual with Corrections Experience is preferred but we are willing to train the right candidate. Our ideal candidate would be a self motivated individual with a drive in maintaining order.

Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, longevity pay, and sick leave. State retirement is included. Hours of employment have flexible scheduling and rotating shift work.

If you would like to join a proactive law enforcement agency that won't make you work every weekend and holiday, we encourage you to send a resume with an application to Jail Administrator Andrea Carlson at carlson@edmundssheriff.com or Sheriff Jonathan Waldner waldner@edmundssheriff.com . Hard copies can be mailed to PO Box 303, Ipswich, SD 57451. For information about the position, you can reach Sheriff Waldner or Jail Administrator Andrea Carlson by phone at 605-426-6262. Email questions to Sheriff Waldner at waldner@edmudssheriff.com or Jail Administrator Andrea Carlson at carlson@edmundssheriff.com . Applications may be picked up the Sheriff's office at 210 2nd ave, Ipswich, SD 57451, or they are available online at Edmunds.sdcounties.org under the employment tab. Application period will be closed on February 28th 2026 at 5pm.

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