Full-Time Deputy Sheriff

Hamlin County • Sioux Falls, SD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office, located in northeast South Dakota and home to Lake Poinsett, is seeking applicants for a full-time Deputy Sheriff position. The county has six communities, three schools, and a population of just over 6,000 people, with an increase in the summer months due to Lake Poinsett. Deputies perform general law enforcement duties to maintain law and order throughout Hamlin County, South Dakota. Applicants MUST complete the provided application. Applicants must reside within Hamlin County within a reasonable period after hire.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old to perform law enforcement duties
• Applicants who are 20 years old and nearing age 21 are encouraged to apply
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including: Bending, Pushing and pulling, Reaching overhead, Kneeling, Gripping, Lifting objects over 50 pounds when necessary
• Non-certified applicants must: Be eligible for certification through the South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission
• Obtain certification within one year of hire
• Maintain certification in accordance with South Dakota law
• Applicants must reside within Hamlin County within a reasonable period after hire

Nice To Haves

• Certified Law Enforcement Officers in South Dakota
• Knowledge of law enforcement principles, policies, procedures, laws, and statutes
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions quickly
• Professionalism, tact, and impartiality
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other agencies, and the public
• Ability to testify credibly in court
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Responsibilities

• Responding to calls for service
• Conducting civil process and service
• Investigating illegal or suspicious activity
• Providing law enforcement services to the contract communities of Bryant, Castlewood, Estelline, and Hayti
• Working closely with all three county schools
• Transporting inmates
• Providing court security
• Traffic enforcement
• Serving arrest warrants
• Investigating vehicle crashes

Benefits

• South Dakota Class B Retirement
• 100% Employee Health Insurance Paid by County
• Sick Leave – 8 hours per month
• Vacation Leave – 3 hours per month during the first year
• Holiday Pay
• Longevity Pay after 5 years
• Take-Home Patrol Vehicle
• County-Paid Training
• Overtime Opportunities after Field Training
• Typically, Every Other Weekend Off and Typically a Three-Day Weekend

What This Job Offers

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