Governor Noem Raising SD DOC Correctional Officers’ Pay

(Pierre, SD) — Governor Kristi Noem is raising the pay for South Dakota Department of Corrections correctional security officers. The 17-and-a-half-percent pay raises will apply across the board. Noem says the increase will help with recruiting and retaining quality workers. Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko says it is the latest step to improve the safety and culture at the DOC.