Deputy Sheriff

Davison County; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EEO employer

Job summary

Davison County Sheriff's Office is seeking a full-time Deputy Sheriff to patrol and protect Davison County. The starting wage for uncertified candidates is $24.41 - $26.25 per hour, with higher wages possible for certified officers. Evenings, weekends and holidays are required, and on-call duties apply.

Uncertified applicants must attend a 13-week Police Academy in Pierre, SD within 1 year of hire. Duties include patrols, enforcing laws, serving processes, investigating crimes, testifying in

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school education or GED; college or vocational education in law enforcement is preferred.
• Be either a currently certified law enforcement officer in SD or capable of being certified.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must live in or relocate to Davison County.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patrols for crime detection and prevention.
• Enforce traffic and criminal laws in Davison County.
• Serve civil process and warrants.
• Investigate crimes, collect evidence, and submit for testing.
• Testify in court.
• Complete case reports promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Sheriff or Chief Deputy.

Skills

Good Communication

Teamwork

Multi-Tasking

Good Observation

Recall Information

Education

High school education or GED

Law enforcement education preferred

Job description

Would you like to make a difference in our communities?Do you have a desire to protect and serve?The Davison County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for a full time Deputy Sheriff.

The starting wage for uncertified candidates is $24.41 - $26.25 per hour, with a higher wage possible for currently certified officers.Evenings, weekends, and holidays, along with being on call, are required.

The main duties of this position will be as a Patrol Deputy.A successful candidate will be assigned to work during the evenings.Uncertified applicants would be required to attend the 13 week Police Academy in Pierre, SD within 1 year of being hired.

Some of the duties involved with this position include the following:

• Conducting patrols for the detection and prevention of crimes.
• Enforcing traffic and criminal laws in Davison County.
• Service of civil process and warrants.
• Investigating crimes, collecting evidence, and submitting evidence for testing.
• Testifying in court.
• Completing case reports in a timely manner.
• Any and all other duties assigned by the Sheriff or Chief Deputy.

A successful candidate will need to have skills in the following areas:

• Good Communication
• Teamwork
• Multi-Tasking
• Good Observation
• Ability to recall information

Job Requirements Include:

• A minimum of a high school education or GED.A college or vocational education in law enforcement is preferred.
• Be either a currently certified law enforcement officer in the State of SD or be capable of being certified.
• A valid driver's license.
• You must live in or relocate to Davison County.
• Previous experience working in a jail is a plus, but not a requirement.
• Must complete a Resume, South Dakota Law Enforcement Application, and Release of Information.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Sheriff Steve Harr at [phone] or [e-mail].

Application deadline is Friday, October 30, 2026 at 5:00pm.

Davison County is an EEO employer.