Police Officer - Sioux Falls, SD
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Government
Police Officer
*** THIS POSITION IS IN SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA***
Are you seeking a career that combines purpose, challenge, and the opportunity to make a real difference in your community? One where you serve, protect, and promote the quality of life in Sioux Falls? If so, the role of a Police Officer with the Sioux Falls Police Department may be the perfect fit for you!
STARTING WAGE: $32.52 hourly ($67,641.60 annual)
SIGN ON BONUS: $5,000.00
SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL: $2.00 per hour
Why SFPD?
- Candidates may also seek out rank-based promotional opportunities, such as Sergeant, starting at 4-years of continuous service.
In addition, the agency spearheads community-orientated policing through engagement such as Hydrant Parties, Coffee/Shop/Cast with a Cop, the Public Service Trunk-or-Treat, the Law Enforcement Torch Run, and much more.
The Sioux Falls Police Department is currently accepting applications for pursuit of its October 27th, 2025, recruit class.
If selected for the interview phase, more real-time discussion will be had on current processes and timelines.
No residency requirement
No state income tax (in South Dakota)
Our Compensation and Benefits Summary
Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Public safety employees receive a 8% match. Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan.
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance:
Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family.
11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year.
New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.
Our Culture
Sioux Falls is growing exponentially, and we need you to join our team of 1,400 full-time and hundreds more part-time and seasonal employees. Find a place to serve alongside us in a range of careers available in 12 diverse departments.
There’s a role for every interest, from public safety and health, to culture and recreation, to technology and internal operations. Our employees partner with local businesses and community members to provide the infrastructure, safe neighborhoods and recreation opportunities that keep Sioux Falls consistently ranked among the top places to live and work.
Our core values of safety, teamwork, innovation, character and respect build community from the inside out. Employees’ top culture drivers include a strong sense of accomplishment, growth through learning and training, and supportive colleagues. Team members achieve job satisfaction every day with the knowledge that their service positively impacts the high quality of life this community enjoys.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree or at least 60 semester hours of college credits from an accredited institution; or two years of certified law enforcement experience; or two years of military experience; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as…
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