Job Description

Position Description

The Pennington County Sheriff\'s Office in Rapid City, SD is now seeking experienced law enforcement professionals to join our Patrol team. In addition to competitive benefits and an employee wellness program, PCSO offers a variety of assignments, ancillary duties, advancement opportunities and progressive leadership.

Deputy Sheriffs represent the Pennington County Sheriff\'s Offices\' mission to promote safety and justice to improve the quality of life in our community and protects life and property for the citizens of Pennington County.

The Black Hills boasts spectacular scenery, endless recreation for all seasons and a great place to raise a family. We have a strong and growing economic base of agriculture and tourism with regional assets such as Ellsworth Air Force Base, Monument Hospital and the Sanford Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory. The Blacks Hills have a thriving arts and culture scene that encompasses the values and history of our region.

Deputies work 10-hour shifts bid on a 6-month rotation. 50% prior service is applied to all opportunities after two years with our team.

Please view our for complete position details.

IF you are currently NOT certified but interested in joining our team, please see our other openings at .

Position Functions

• Patrolling the county for prevention and suppression of crime, enforcement of laws (federal, state and local) and ordinances, investigation of illegal or suspicious activities and ensuring the protection of life and property.
• Responds to calls relayed by radio, including domestic disputes, arrests, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons, and stranded motorists.
• Carries out investigations of assigned cases; collects evidence; identifies and apprehends offenders; interviews complainants; victims; witnesses and suspects; conducts follow-up investigations as required.
• Responds to crime scenes; examines crime scene to identify and collect evidence; photographs scenes; lifts fingerprints and makes composites.
• Locating and making physical arrests of law violators or active warrant subjects.
• Interviewing witnesses/suspects and preparing written reports and appearing in court as a witness.
• Transporting or escorting prisoners to courtrooms, prisons/jails or medical facilities.
• Assisting in serving civil process and court orders.
• Maintaining ability to testify as a credible witness in court.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Testing Process: Applicants are required to meet minimum physical agility standards and a passing score of 70% on our written exam prior to an interview. The physical agility standards can be found on our . Physical Agility Testing will take place on December 13th at 7:00am.
Education: High school diploma or GED
Age: Minimum 21 years of age
Experience: Prior LE experience
Licensure: Valid South Dakota Driver\'s License within 90 days of state residency.
Certification: Must have SD Law Enforcement Certification; OR be reciprocity eligible

Background Standards:

Candidates must pass all medical, physical, written, and psychological examinations. Candidates can be disqualified at any time during the hiring process at the discretion of the Chief Deputy, Human Resources Hiring Manager or The Sheriff.

Additional Information

Benefits Include:
Paid On-the-Job Training
Advancement Opportunities
South Dakota State Retirement System PENSION, 8% employer match, vested after 3 years
11 Paid Holidays Annually
10 Paid Vacation Days Annually
96 Paid Sick Hours Annually
Bereavement Leave
Time and a Half Working Pay on Holidays Overtime Opportunities
Time of Service Bonuses
Post 9/11 GI Bill
Federal Student Aid Forgiveness
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance Plans with HSA Option
Blues 365 Discount Program
Delta Dental Insurance
Avesis Vision Insurance
$20,000 employer-paid employee life coverage
Voluntary Life Coverage
AFLAC Supplemental Insurance Options
Connections Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Gym
YMCA Discounts
Wellness Offerings and Employee Incentive Challenges
Chaplain Program
Employee Referral Program

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