Deputy Sheriff

Minnehaha County•St. Louis, MO

5d•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 office’s mission to preserve public safety and quality of life. Previous law enforcement experience is not required; new Deputies receive a comprehensive training program. After graduating from South Dakota’s 13-week law enforcement academy, new Deputies complete an intensive 15-week field training program. Deputies who are already law enforcement certified proceed directly to field training. The position is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The stated 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 pay increases of up to 5% after each of their first three years, in addition to annual increases. Other compensation includes a $1.00-per-hour night shift differential, a retention bonus of $1,000 at 9, 18, 27, and 36 months of service for eligible newly hired Deputies with good performance, and specialty pay for bilingual officers who pass a language proficiency exam. Deputies work 12-hour shifts, with 15 shifts per month and Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays off every other week. The role offers opportunities to participate in specialty assignments, including Crisis Negotiations, SWAT, the Fugitive Task Force, EMT, Criminal Investigations, School Resource Officers, and the Community Engagement Committee. The office emphasizes community-oriented policing and involvement in schools, local parades, and town celebrations.

Requirements

Meet at least one of the following 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.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability, with specialty pay available to officers who pass a language proficiency exam.
Existing law enforcement certification, which allows newly hired Deputies 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.
Mediate disputes and help restore order.
Build community relationships and foster trust through outreach and community involvement.

Benefits

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 for officers, with additional sessions available 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 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 bonuses of $1,000 at 9, 18, 27, and 36 months of service for eligible newly hired Deputies with good performance.
Specialty pay for bilingual officers who pass a language proficiency exam.