Deputy Sheriff – Patrol, Community Safety & Growth

Minnehaha County, South Dakota; Sioux Falls (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 monthly

Diverse specializations

Thorough FTO program

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing program

Community engagement

Job summary

The Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office is hiring Deputy Sheriffs to patrol the county and surrounding towns. Training is provided; prior law enforcement experience is not required. The department emphasizes community engagement, well-being, and comprehensive benefits.

Compensation includes shift differentials, a retention bonus, bilingual pay, and 12-hour shifts with off days every other week. Applicants must meet minimum education or experience requirements and be eligible for certification.

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.
• Four years of military reserve experience.
• Four years of professional work experience.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the county to investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
• Conduct thorough investigations and interview victims and witnesses.
• Enforce traffic laws to promote roadway safety.
• Serve warrants and legal documents; perform civil processes.
• Locate individuals with arrest warrants; respond to dispatch calls.
• Engage with the community to build trust and support public safety.

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

The Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office is hiring Deputy Sheriffs to patrol the county and surrounding towns. Training is provided; prior law enforcement experience is not required. The department emphasizes community engagement, well-being, and comprehensive benefits.

Compensation includes shift differentials, a retention bonus, bilingual pay, and 12-hour shifts with off days every other week. Applicants must meet minimum education or experience requirements and be eligible for certification.