Certified Deputy Sheriff

Custer County; Custer (SD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with HSA

Vacation time

Sick leave

Paid holidays

SDRS retirement

Dental and vision

Life insurance

Duty gear and uniforms

Job summary

Custer County Sheriff's Office in Custer, SD is currently accepting applications for full-time Certified Deputy Sheriffs. This is an excellent opportunity for dedicated law enforcement professionals who value community service, teamwork, and proactive policing while serving one of the most scenic areas of South Dakota.

The starting wage is $27.59 per hour for current South Dakota certified officers, plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential for hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Qualifications

• SD POST Certification required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Background investigation successful completion required.
• Must be 21 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Enforce local and state laws.
• Prevent and suppress crime and accidents.
• Serve legal processes and promote public safety.
• Engage in community policing and proactive initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

SD POST Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This position is located in Custer, SD. Relocation or commute required.

Custer County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for full-time Certified Deputy Sheriffs. This is an excellent opportunity for dedicated law enforcement professionals who value community service, teamwork, and proactive policing while serving one of the most scenic areas of South Dakota.

The starting wage is $27.59 per hour for current South Dakota certified officers, plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential for hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Custer County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays, vacation earned at 10 hours per month, sick leave earned at 8 hours per month, employee health insurance with a Health Savings Account option, SDRS retirement, dental and vision coverage, and additional life insurance options. Deputies are assigned individual patrol vehicles, and the department provides duty gear and uniforms.

Deputies are responsible for enforcing local and state laws, preventing and suppressing crime and accidents, serving legal processes, promoting public safety through community policing, and performing other duties as assigned. The Custer County Sheriff's Office also provides contract patrol services for the United States Forest Service and the City of Custer.

Custer County encompasses more than 1,500 square miles and is home to the Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Black Hills National Forest, and Buffalo Gap National Grassland.

Requirements

• Current South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission Certification
• At least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving history
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation
• No prior felony or simple assault, domestic violence convictions
• Availability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays

For More Information

Sgt. David Clevenger
605-673-8162
[e-mail]

Custer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.