Deputy Sheriff — Great Pay, Flexible Schedule & Benefits

Minnehaha County; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great wages

Night shift differential

Retention bonus

Bilingual pay

15 shifts a month

Diverse specializations

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office in Sioux Falls, SD, is hiring a Deputy Sheriff to patrol the county and surrounding towns. Comprehensive training is provided; prior law enforcement experience is not required. We offer a robust benefits package and a community-focused policing approach.

The position includes 12-hour shifts with full-time pay, night differential, and a retention bonus at milestones. Join a team committed to public safety, professional growth, and public service in Sioux Falls

Qualifications

• 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; or four years military reserve.
• Four years of professional work experience. Minimum age 21 and certification eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Patrol throughout the county to investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
• Conduct investigations and interview victims and witnesses.
• Enforce traffic laws to promote roadway safety and assist at accident scenes.
• Serve warrants and legal documents; perform civil process procedures.
• Locate individuals with arrest warrants and respond quickly to dispatch calls.
• Mediating disputes to restore order and support the community.
• Engage with schools, parades, and local events to foster trust.

Skills

Patrol operations

Community engagement

Dispute mediation

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

Tools

None provided

Job description

Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office in Sioux Falls, SD, is hiring a Deputy Sheriff to patrol the county and surrounding towns. Comprehensive training is provided; prior law enforcement experience is not required. We offer a robust benefits package and a community-focused policing approach.

The position includes 12-hour shifts with full-time pay, night differential, and a retention bonus at milestones. Join a team committed to public safety, professional growth, and public service in Sioux Falls