Deputy Sheriff: 12-Hour Shifts, Training & Benefits

Minnehaha County; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great wages

Night shift diff

Retention bonus

Bilingual pay

15 shifts/mo

Diverse specials

FTO program

Comprehensive benefits

Mental health support

Community engagement

Job summary

Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office is hiring Deputy Sheriff to patrol the county, including surrounding towns, with comprehensive training provided. No prior law enforcement experience required. The role offers competitive wages, night shift differential, and a strong benefits package.

New deputies undergo a 15-week Field Training Officers program following SD academy, with opportunities for career growth, diverse specializations, and a community-oriented policing approach.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or vocational school (48 credit hours) or equivalent work history.
• Two years of work experience as a certified law enforcement officer, military service, or civilian work history that demonstrates readiness for Deputy Sheriff duties.
• Must be at least 21 years old and eligible for certification under the South Dakota LEO Standards and Training Commission.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the county to deter and detect illegal activity and to ensure public safety.
• Conduct investigations and interview victims and witnesses to obtain information.
• Enforce traffic laws and assist victims at accident scenes.
• Serve warrants and legal documents; conduct civil processing as needed.
• Respond promptly to dispatch calls and mediate disputes to restore order.

Education

Two years of college or vocational school (48 credit hours)

Two years of work experience as a certified law enforcement officer

Two years of active, full-time military experience

Four years of military reserve experience

Four years of professional work experience

Job description

Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office is hiring Deputy Sheriff to patrol the county, including surrounding towns, with comprehensive training provided. No prior law enforcement experience required. The role offers competitive wages, night shift differential, and a strong benefits package.

New deputies undergo a 15-week Field Training Officers program following SD academy, with opportunities for career growth, diverse specializations, and a community-oriented policing approach.