The Corson County Sheriff’s Office, based in McIntosh, South Dakota, has an immediate opening for a full-time Deputy Sheriff.
The Sheriff’s Office is a small, proactive law enforcement agency located on the southern half of the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation in North Central South Dakota. The Sheriff’s Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the City of McLaughlin, with a substation located at the McLaughlin City Hall.
Unlike many small agencies in South Dakota, Corson County has specialty assignments including a K-9 Unit, Drug Recognition Expert, D.A.R.E. Instructor, Bicycle Patrol Officer, and we’re an active participant in the North Central South Dakota Multi-Jurisdiction Criminal Enforcement Team which consists of officers from seven counties in the region – Campbell, Corson, Dewey, Edmunds, McPherson, Walworth, and Ziebach.
Duties include, but are not limited to: Proactive enforcement of State, Federal, and Tribal laws; Protection of life and property; Investigation of criminal activity; Report preparation; Service and execution of court orders and civil process; and, Court Security.
To be considered, applicants must: Be of good moral character; Complete and be able to pass a comprehensive background check; Be able to work independently with little to no supervision; Possess good communication skills; and, Must be certified (or eligibile for certification) by the South Dakota Law Enforcement Standards and Training Commission. Prior certification is not required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,000.00 - $51,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- law enforcement officer/peace officer certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person