Deputy Sheriff

Salary: $20.66 per hour

Position Summary:

As a Deputy Sheriff, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining law and order, ensuring the safety and security of our community members. From patroling, to investigating suspicious activities to meticulously documenting your findings, every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct general law enforcement duties to uphold peace and order throughout McCook County.
• Patrol communities within the County
• Investigate illegal or suspicious activities with precision and thoroughness.
• Maintain accurate records and reports to aid in legal proceedings.
• Communicate tactfully and effectively with colleagues, other agencies, and the public.
• Foster positive relationships within the community through active engagement and support.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum age of 21 at the time of hiring.
• Preferably certified as a law enforcement officer.
• Ability to meet South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission requirements.
• Strong decision-making skills, tact, and impartiality.