Police Officer

Join the team serving the City of Sioux Falls.•Sioux Falls, SD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sioux Falls Police Department is accepting applications for its next recruit class, with training beginning on October 26th, 2026. This role offers a competitive starting wage, a sign-on bonus, and various pay differentials. The department emphasizes a supportive work environment with robust health and wellness benefits, including a therapy dog, peer support, and fitness centers. Career development is encouraged through over 20 specialty divisions and a clear path for promotional opportunities. The SFPD is committed to community-oriented policing through various engagement initiatives. The training program is extensive, including nine months of training with subject matter experts, in-service training, academy time, and on-the-street training. The department boasts a state-of-the-art Public Safety Campus with advanced training facilities. Work-life balance is supported through an annual shift-bid system, generous paid time off, and a common schedule of four 10-hour shifts with three days off.

Requirements

Must be eligible for recruit class starting October 26th, 2026.
No residency requirement.
No state income tax (in South Dakota).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual pay is available, indicating a preference for bilingual candidates.

Responsibilities

Engage in community-oriented policing through various initiatives such as Hydrant Parties, Coffee/Shop/Cast with a Cop, Public Service Trunk-or-Treat, and the Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Participate in extensive training, including nine months with subject matter experts, eight weeks of in-service training, 13 weeks at the LET state academy, and 15 weeks on the street with PTOs.
Work a schedule that typically consists of four 10-hour shifts, providing three days off per week.

Benefits

Robust Health and Wellness Benefits (therapy dog "Leo", peer support group, employee assistance program, three fitness centers, mentorship)
Career Development Opportunities (20+ specialty divisions/units)
Promotional opportunities (Sergeant starting at 4 years of continuous service)
Community-Oriented Policing support
Paid Training Experience
Access to a state-of-the-art Public Safety Campus (EVOC course, VR simulator, mat room, indoor/outdoor classrooms, indoor gun range, fitness center, tactical structures)
Work/Life Balance (annual shift-bid, generous vacation time, sick leave, personal days)
Sign-on Bonus: $5,000.00
Shift Differential: $2.00 per hour
Bilingual Pay: $1,755.00 annually, $33.75 weekly