Certified Deputy Sheriff

Custer County; South Dakota; On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation 10 hours per month

Sick leave 8 hours per month

Health insurance with HSA option

SDRS retirement

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance options

Duty gear and uniforms provided

Job summary

Custer County Sheriff's Office in Custer, SD, is seeking full-time Certified Deputy Sheriffs. Starting wage is $27.59/hour with a $1.00/hour shift differential for 6:00 PM–6:00 AM.

Deputies enforce laws, prevent crime, serve processes, and support community policing in one of the scenic areas of South Dakota. Benefits include health insurance with an HSA option, SDRS retirement, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, dental and vision coverage, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Current South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission Certification required.
• At least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Enforce local and state laws and prevent crime and accidents.
• Serve legal processes and promote public safety through community policing.
• Perform other duties as assigned and support contract patrols as needed.

Skills

Valid driver's license with insurable

SD POST certification

Background investigation clearance

Education

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.