Patrol Deputy Sheriff - Impactful Community Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Great wages (2027 range $33.12–$36.51/

Night shift differential $1.00/hr

Retention bonus: $1,000 at multiple in

Bilingual pay

15 shifts a month

Diverse specializations

Thorough FTO experience

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing programs

Community engagement

Job summary

Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a Deputy Sheriff to provide law enforcement services across the county. Training is provided; previous experience is not required.

The role offers comprehensive benefits, a 12-hour shift schedule, and opportunities for specialization in areas like SWAT, investigations, and community engagement. Applicants must meet education/work history requirements, be at least 21, and qualify for certification.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or vocational school (48 credit hours); or
• Two years of work experience as a certified law enforcement officer; or
• Two years of active, full-time military experience; or
• Four years of military reserve experience; or
• Four years of professional work experience.
• Must be a minimum of age 21 at the time of hiring and eligible for certification.

Responsibilities

• As a Deputy Sheriff, patrol throughout the county to investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
• You will conduct thorough investigations and interview victims and witnesses.
• You will enforce traffic laws to promote roadway safety and assist at accident scenes.
• You will uphold the justice system by serving warrants and legal documents and locating individuals with arrest warrants.
• You will respond quickly to dispatches and mediate disputes to restore order and provide timely assistance.
• You will engage with the community to build relationships and foster well-being.

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 in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a Deputy Sheriff to provide law enforcement services across the county. Training is provided; previous experience is not required.

The role offers comprehensive benefits, a 12-hour shift schedule, and opportunities for specialization in areas like SWAT, investigations, and community engagement. Applicants must meet education/work history requirements, be at least 21, and qualify for certification.