Deputy Sheriff

Job Description

The Campbell County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications to join our team as a Deputy Sheriff to provide law enforcement services throughout the County, including several surrounding towns. Previous law enforcement experience is not required, and a comprehensive training program will be provided. Being a Deputy Sheriff with our organization means upholding the Campbell County Sheriff's Office mission to preserve public safety and quality of life in Campbell County.

• Investigate illegal or suspicious activities
• Conduct investigations
• Interview victims and witnesses
• Gather evidence
• Enforce traffic laws
• Maintain traffic flow at accidents
• Assist accident victims
• Investigate the cause of accidents
• Issue citations
• Serve warrants, subpoenas, complaints, and summonses
• Perform civil process procedures including executions, foreclosures, lock‑outs, civil paper service, and collection of fees
• Locate and take individuals into custody on arrest warrants
• Complete and maintain accurate records and reports concerning crimes, incidents, information, traffic accidents, etc.
• Conduct staff training and development
• Respond to dispatch calls
• Mediate disputes
• Respond to questions, complaints and requests for information and/or assistance from the public, media, legal, and medical staff, various agencies, etc.
• Administer first aid and CPR
• Maintain and safely and appropriately use weapons, vehicle, and equipment
• Provide testimony when required
• Provide traffic control and police protection for special events
• Provide community outreach
• Attend meetings and ongoing trainings

• Two years of college or vocational school (48 credit hours)
• Two years of work experience as a certified law enforcement officer
• Two years of active, full-time military experience
• Four years of military reserve experience

• Must be a minimum of age 21 at the time of hiring
• Must be eligible for certification under the South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission
• Basic knowledge of the principles, policies, procedures, codes, laws, and statutes of law enforcement operations
• Ability to make appropriate decisions quickly and with tact and impartiality
• Must maintain ability to be a credible witness in court
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the public
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor

• Health Benefits:
  
  Campbell County pays 100% for employee 70% for family
• South Dakota State Retirement
• Paid Holidays
• Vison and Dental Plans available

• $49,820 no experience or law enforcement certification
• $51,940 with law enforcement certification under five years experience
• $56,180 with law enforcement certification and five years experience