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.

Our responsibilities are: 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, lockouts, civil paper service, and collection of fees. Locate and take individuals into custody on arrest warrants. Complete and maintain accurate records and report 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.

Qualifications:

THE FOLLOWING WILL BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION AS EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITION:

Two years of college or vocational school (48 credit hours); or

Two years of work experience as a certified law enforcement officer; or

Two years of active, full-time military experience; or

Four years of military reserve experience

IF NO EXPERIENCE MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING:

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

Responsibilities:

Investigate illegal or suspicious activities

Conduct investigations

Enforce traffic laws

Maintain traffic flow at accidents

Assist accident victims

Investigate the cause of accidents

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 report 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

Benefits:

Health Benefits: Campbell County pays 100% for employee 70% for family

South Dakota State Retirement

Paid Holidays

Vison and Dental Plans available

Compensation:

$47,000 no experience or law enforcement certification

$49,000 with law enforcement certification under five years experience

$53,000 with law enforcement certification and five years experience