Uncertified Deputy Sheriff

Custer County; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual 10 hrs/mo

Sick leave 8 hrs/mo

Health insurance with HSA option

SDRS retirement

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance options

Duty gear and uniforms

Job summary

Custer County Sheriff's Office in Custer, SD is hiring full-time Deputy Sheriffs. The role focuses on enforcing laws, serving processes, and engaging with the community to maintain safety in a scenic region.

Starting pay is $26.32 per hour for uncertified officers, with a $1.00 per hour shift differential for night hours between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Comprehensive benefits and retirement options are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving history.
• No prior felony or simple assault, domestic violence convictions.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation.
• Ability to obtain South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission certification within one year of hire.
• Availability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Enforce local and state laws, prevent and suppress crime and accidents.
• Serve legal processes.
• Promote public safety through community policing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Contract patrol services for federal and city partners as needed.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record

Community policing mindset

Background investigation readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This position is located in Custer, SD. Relocation or commute required.

Custer County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for full-time Deputy Sheriffs. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in a career in law enforcement who value community service, teamwork, and proactive policing while serving one of the most scenic areas of South Dakota.

The starting wage is $26.32 per hour for uncertified officers. A $1.00 per hour shift differential is paid for hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Custer County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays, vacation earned at 10 hours per month, sick leave earned at 8 hours per month, employee health insurance with a Health Savings Account option, SDRS retirement, dental and vision coverage, and additional life insurance options. Deputies are assigned individual patrol vehicles, and the department provides duty gear and uniforms.

Deputies are responsible for enforcing local and state laws, preventing and suppressing crime and accidents, serving legal processes, promoting public safety through community policing, and performing other duties as assigned. The Custer County Sheriff's Office also provides contract patrol services for the United States Forest Service and the City of Custer.

Custer County encompasses more than 1,500 square miles and is home to the Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Black Hills National Forest, and Buffalo Gap National Grassland.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving history
• No prior felony or simple assault, domestic violence convictions
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation
• Ability to obtain South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission certification within one year of hire
• Availability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays

For More Information:
Sgt. David Clevenger
605-673-8162
[e-mail]

Custer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.