Deputy Sheriff

Minnehaha County•Rapid City, SD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office is hiring a Deputy Sheriff for its patrol team in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Deputies provide law enforcement services throughout Minnehaha County and several surrounding towns, supporting the office's mission to preserve public safety and quality of life. Previous law enforcement experience is not required; new officers receive a comprehensive training program. Applicants who are not already certified attend South Dakota's 13-week law enforcement academy, followed by an intensive 15-week field training program. Already-certified Deputies proceed directly to field training. The position offers 12-hour shifts, with 15 shifts per month and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off every other week. The 2027 hiring range is $33.12 to $36.51 per hour, with full earning potential up to $49.08 per hour, plus regular opportunities for pay increases. The posting may also be used to fill other vacancies at a lower pay grade.

Requirements

Meet at least one of the following education or work-history 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; or four years of professional work experience.
Be at least 21 years old at the time of hiring.
Be eligible for certification under the South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission.
Attach documentation verifying minimum qualifications, such as a college transcript, proof of law enforcement certification, or DD214.

Responsibilities

Patrol throughout the county and investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
Conduct investigations and interview victims and witnesses.
Enforce traffic laws and assist victims at accident scenes.
Serve warrants and legal documents, perform civil process procedures, and locate individuals with arrest warrants.
Respond promptly to dispatch calls and mediate disputes.
Build community relationships through outreach and community-oriented policing.

Benefits

Night shift differential of $1.00 per hour.
Retention bonuses of $1,000 at 9, 18, 27, and 36 months of service, subject to good performance.
Bilingual specialty pay for officers who pass a language proficiency exam.
Regular opportunities for pay increases, including up to 5% increases after each of the first three years with good performance, in addition to annual increases.
Generous paid time off and extended sick leave programs.
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Paid holidays.
Retirement through the South Dakota Retirement System.
Annual confidential mental health visits, with additional sessions and support resources for officers and family members.
Onsite workout facility, local gym partnerships, gym reimbursement, wellness challenges, and health and fitness education.