Deputy Sheriff

Minnehaha County • Yankton, 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 surrounding towns. The role supports the Sheriff's Office mission to preserve public safety and quality of life. Prior law enforcement experience is not required; new Deputies receive comprehensive training. After graduating from South Dakota's 13-week law enforcement academy, new Deputies complete an intensive 15-week field training program with Field Training Officers. Deputies who are already law enforcement certified proceed directly to field training.

The position involves patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, responding to calls, serving legal documents, and community outreach. The Sheriff's Office describes a community-oriented policing approach, with Deputies participating in 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 regular opportunities for pay increases. A night shift differential, retention bonuses, bilingual specialty pay, and opportunities for specialization are also offered. The schedule is described as 12-hour shifts, 15 shifts per month, with Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off every other week.

This position is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The posting may also be used to staff other vacancies at a lower pay grade.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following minimum education or work-history requirements: 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.
• Previous law enforcement experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol throughout Minnehaha 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 quickly to dispatch calls and mediate disputes.
• Engage in community outreach to build relationships, foster trust, and support community well-being.

Benefits

• Night shift differential of $1.00 per hour.
• Retention bonus 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.
• Pay increases of up to 5% after each of the first, second, and third years for 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 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed