Deputy Sheriff: Countywide Patrol & Specialized Roles

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

Benefits offered by this job

Great wages

Night differential

Retention bonus

Bilingual pay

15 shifts a month

Diverse specializations

Thorough FTO program

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing programs

Community engagement

Job summary

Minnehaha County Deputy Sheriff positions are located in Sioux Falls, SD. The role involves patrolling the county, conducting investigations, and enforcing traffic laws to safeguard the community.

A comprehensive training program is provided, with diverse specializations and robust benefits. New officers start with a structured Field Training Officer program after the academy, with bilingual pay options and regular pay increases.

Qualifications

• Eligibility: two years of college or vocational school.
• Two years of work as a certified law enforcement officer.
• Two years of active, full-time military service.
• Four years of military reserve experience.
• Four years of professional work experience.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the county to investigate illegal or suspicious activities and enforce laws.
• Conduct thorough investigations and interview victims and witnesses.
• Enforce traffic laws to promote roadway safety and assist at accident scenes.
• Serve warrants and legal documents, and perform civil process procedures.
• Maintain public safety and build trust with the community through outreach.

Education

Two years of college or vocational school

Two years of work 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 Deputy Sheriff positions are located in Sioux Falls, SD. The role involves patrolling the county, conducting investigations, and enforcing traffic laws to safeguard the community.

A comprehensive training program is provided, with diverse specializations and robust benefits. New officers start with a structured Field Training Officer program after the academy, with bilingual pay options and regular pay increases.