Full-Time Deputy Sheriff

Hamlin County•Hayti, SD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking applicants for a full-time Deputy Sheriff position. Deputies perform general law enforcement duties to maintain law and order throughout Hamlin County, South Dakota.

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
Non-certified applicants must obtain certification within one year of hire
Non-certified applicants must maintain certification in accordance with South Dakota law
Applicants should possess knowledge of law enforcement principles, policies, procedures, laws, and statutes
Applicants should possess the ability to work independently and make sound decisions quickly
Applicants should possess professionalism, tact, and impartiality
Applicants should possess effective verbal and written communication skills
Applicants should possess the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other agencies, and the public
Applicants should possess the ability to testify credibly in court
Applicants should possess a professional appearance and demeanor
Applicants must reside within Hamlin County within a reasonable period after hire

Nice To Haves

Certified Law Enforcement Officers in South Dakota

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
$1.00/hour raise after successful completion of field training and probation
Additional premium pay for working major holidays such as Thanksgiving, Independence Day, and Christmas Day