Deputy Sheriff

Minnehaha County • Brookings, SD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office is hiring a Deputy Sheriff to provide law enforcement services throughout Minnehaha County, including several surrounding towns. The role supports the Sheriff's Office mission to preserve public safety and quality of life. Previous law enforcement experience is not required; new Deputies receive a comprehensive training program, including South Dakota's 13-week law enforcement academy and an intensive 15-week field training program. Deputies who are already law enforcement certified proceed directly to field training.

Deputies patrol the county, investigate illegal or suspicious activity, respond to dispatch calls, enforce traffic laws, assist people at accident scenes, and support victims and witnesses. The position also includes serving warrants and legal documents, performing civil process procedures, locating people with arrest warrants, mediating disputes, and engaging with the community.

The 2027 hiring range is $33.12–$36.51 per hour, with full earning potential up to $49.08 per hour. The posting also describes pay increases, a night shift differential, retention bonuses, bilingual specialty pay, and opportunities for specialized assignments. The schedule consists of 12-hour shifts, 15 shifts per month, with Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays off every other week.

Requirements

• Meet at least one minimum education or work-history qualification: 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 Minnehaha County and investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
• Conduct investigations and interview victims and witnesses.
• Enforce traffic laws and promote roadway safety.
• Assist victims at accident scenes.
• Serve warrants and legal documents and perform civil process procedures.
• Locate individuals with arrest warrants.
• Respond promptly to dispatch calls.
• Mediate disputes and help restore order.
• Engage with the community, including participation in schools, local parades, and town celebrations.

Benefits

• Hiring range of $33.12–$36.51 per hour for 2027, with full earning potential up to $49.08 per hour.
• 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.
• $1.00 per hour night shift differential.
• Retention bonus of $1,000 at 9, 18, 27, and 36 months of service with good performance.
• Specialty pay for bilingual officers who pass a language proficiency exam.
• Full-time pay and benefits for a schedule of 15 12-hour shifts per month, with Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays off every other week.
• 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 and additional support sessions for officers and family members.
• Access to financial resources, legal advisors, work and lifestyle support, and educational resources.
• Onsite workout facility, local gym partnerships, gym reimbursement, wellness challenges, and health and fitness education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed