Deputy Sheriff

Minnehaha County•Sioux Falls, SD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office is hiring a Deputy Sheriff to provide law enforcement services throughout Minnehaha County and several surrounding towns. Deputies uphold 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 followed by an intensive 15-week field training program. Deputies who are already law enforcement certified proceed directly to field training. The role offers 12-hour shifts, with 15 shifts per month and a schedule that includes Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off every other week. Night-shift differential is available. Deputies may pursue specializations such as crisis negotiations, SWAT, fugitive task force, EMT, criminal investigations, school resource officer, and community engagement work. The position also involves community-oriented policing and engagement with schools, parades, and town celebrations. The 2027 hiring range is $33.12 to $36.51 per hour, with full earning potential up to $49.08 per hour and opportunities for pay increases. New officers with good performance may receive increases of up to 5% after each of their first three years, in addition to annual increases. Newly hired Deputies may also qualify for retention payments at specified service milestones. This posting may also be used to fill other vacancies at a lower pay grade.

Requirements

Meet at least one of the following minimum 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.
Complete the required law enforcement academy and field training if not already law enforcement certified.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability; specialty pay is available for officers who pass a language proficiency exam.
Previous law enforcement certification, which allows a new Deputy to proceed directly to field training.

Responsibilities

Patrol throughout the county to 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 and perform civil process procedures.
Locate individuals with arrest warrants.
Respond promptly to dispatch calls and mediate disputes.
Engage with the community to build relationships, foster trust, and support community well-being.
Participate in community activities, including work with schools, local parades, and town celebrations.

Benefits

Night-shift differential of $1.00 per hour.
Retention payments of $1,000 at 9, 18, 27, and 36 months of service for eligible newly hired Deputies with good performance.
Pay increases of up to 5% after each of the first, second, and third years for new officers 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 and additional County-provided sessions for officers and family members.
Access to financial resources, legal advisors, work and lifestyle support, and educational resources.
Onsite workout facility and partnerships with local gyms.
Gym reimbursement, wellness challenges, and health and fitness education.
Opportunities to pursue diverse specializations.