About the Department

Are you looking for a meaningful career in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office is hiring a full-time Medication Technician to join our team at the Pennington County Jail.

This position plays a vital role in safely administering medications to inmates and ensuring proper documentation and compliance. It’s a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in public service and make a daily impact. 

Be part of something bigger—apply today!

Position Duties

• Administer prescribed treatment and medication to inmate/client at any Sheriff’s Office facility as needed and medically required within licensing authorization.
• Ensure medications are properly stored, ordered, and available for nursing staff.
• Push a medication cart between locations within the Jail.
• Recognize and report the signs and symptoms of a potentially emergent situation.
• Maintain accountability and properly document all medication administered to facility specifications.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of medical records.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with all county policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications.
• Preference will be given to those with healthcare experience.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid South Dakota Driver’s License within 90 days of moving to South Dakota.

Other Qualifications

Working Environment:

• Work is typically performed indoors in a correctional facility. This is a potentially volatile environment with high accountability.
• This position may be exposed to contagious or infectious diseases or irritating chemicals.
• Work requires the use of protective devices, such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
• This position will include close interaction with inmates.

•  Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone and in person.
• Ability to push/pull a medication cart for up to four hours per shift. When fully loaded, the medication cart weighs approximately 200 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend, crouch and lift light objects.
• Must be able to enter data and operate a phone.
• Ability to respond to emergent situations, including the ability to run, restrain aggressive or suicidal individuals and manipulate restraint tools.