Police Officer - Sioux Falls, SD - May-2027!

City of Sioux Falls; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential

Bilingual pay

Career development

Job summary

Sioux Falls Police Department in Sioux Falls, SD, is recruiting for a May 17, 2027 class. The role offers a strong, candidate-centric process with a two- to three-month timeline from application to hire, a competitive day-one wage, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, shift differentials, and bilingual pay opportunities.

The department provides comprehensive health benefits, extensive training at the Public Safety Campus, robust career development, and a supportive environment emphasizing community policing

Responsibilities

• Paid training experience: nine months of training with subject matter experts, including eight weeks of in-service training, 13 weeks at LET state academy, and 15 weeks on the street.

Job description

We are looking for the next generation of law enforcement professionals to begin with the Sioux Falls Police Department beginning May 17th, 2027 as part of our next new recruit class!!

Please note that we offer one of the MOST candidate centric hiring processes out there.

No '10-appointments w/ 10+ dates in SF, and maybe get hired after 8-12 months of testing...'. From application, to final offer, we average 2-3 months to lock in your employment, all while maintaining a high integrity and professional hiring process built on a foundation of strong communication throughout!!

DAY 1 WAGE (2027): $35.67 hourly ($74,193.60 annual)

SIGN ON BONUS: $5,000.00

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL: $2.00 per hour

BILINGUAL PAY: $1,755.00 annually, $33.75 weekly - see minimum qualifications

Why SFPD?

1. Robust Health and Wellness Benefits - You will have access to our therapy dog 'Leo', peer support group, employee assistance program, three fitness centers, and mentorship that will be assigned to you during your first month of employment. At the SFPD, we care about you!!
2. Career Development Opportunities - The SFPD offers 20+ specialty divisions/units including, but not limited to: SWAT/Bomb Squad, School & Community Resource Officers, Detective's Bureau, Police Service Dog Unit (K-9), Training Division, and many more!!

• Candidates may seek out our clear path to rank-based promotional opportunities, such as Sergeant, once you've completed a minimum of four years of service in the Police Department. (FOP Article 30, Section 3)

1. Community-Oriented Policing - SFPD Police Officers can expect unmatched support from the community and its local government.

• In addition, the agency spearheads community-orientated policing through engagement such as Hydrant Parties, Coffee/Shop/Cast with a Cop, the Public Service Trunk-or-Treat, the Law Enforcement Torch Run, and so on.

1. Paid Training Experience - We will serve you with nine months of training with our subject matter experts within the training division!! You will work through eight total weeks of in-service training, 13 weeks at the LET state academy, and 15 weeks on the street, with our PTOs.
2. Public Safety Campus - Our $55 million state-of-the-art training hub offers you unmatched capabilities including, but not limited to, an on-site EVOC course, VR simulator (and) mat room, indoor/outdoor classrooms, indoor gun range, a fitness center, and tactical structures for police and fire rescue.

1. Work/Life Balance - An annual shift-bid enables sworn personnel to set weekly work dates and hours for each calendar year, in addition to generous vacation time, sick leave, and personal days. Most schedules are four (4) 10-hour shifts consecutive, with 3 days off week-to-week.

The 13-week SD LET academy, for the May 17th, 2027 recruit class will take place in Sioux Falls, SD, at the Public Safety Campus, beginning in June-2027!!

No residency requirement
No state income tax (in South Dakota)

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