Deputy Sheriff I

Rapid City, SD
Pennington County Sheriff

Salary: $29.60 Hourly

Position Summary:

Deputy Sheriffs represent the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office 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. In addition to competitive benefits and an employee wellness program, PCSO offers a variety of assignments, ancillary duties, advancement opportunities and progressive leadership.

Essential 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.

Requirements:

  • 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. Physical Agility Testing is required for this position.
  • 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