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First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in South Dakota

First-line supervisors of correctional officers oversee and direct the daily activities of officers and jailers working in correctional facilities. They manage staff schedules, monitor facility operations, respond to incidents, and ensure compliance with security protocols In South Dakota the median pay is $77,400 a year, 1% below the national median of $77,970.

$77,400median pay in South Dakota, per year
$67,470–$84,040middle half earn
80employed in South Dakota
$77,970U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a high school diploma.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationSpeakingReading ComprehensionManagement of Personnel Resources

Knowledge areas

Public Safety and SecurityLaw and GovernmentAdministration and ManagementPsychologyEnglish LanguageAdministrative

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O*NET-SOC 33-1011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South Dakota, annual.