Job Description

Job Description

We are hiring!!!

Are you interested in working in law enforcement?

Are you interested in working in a community that’s surrounded by great hunting and fishing?

If you answered yes,

The Day County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for Full-Time Deputy Sheriff.

Applications can be picked up in person or downloaded from the County Website:

Please mail applications to 710 W 2nd Street Webster, SD 57274 or Email Application to sheriff@daycountysheriff.org This position is open until filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 and 12 hour shifts

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Day County SD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

Position summary: An opening for a full-time Law Enforcement officer with Day County is currently available. Applications are being accepted until the position is filled.

Functions of the job:

· 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 wanted subjects.

· Documenting work activities into a records management system and managing sensitive data.

· Serving as a first responder in emergency situations such as accidents, medical issues, natural disasters etc.

· 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.

· Providing Day County Administrative Offices and Courthouse security.

· Providing courtroom security to include documenting and communicating court results.

· Serving and enforcing civil process in accordance with state codified law. This includes subpoenas, executions, evictions, garnishments, tax levies, foreclosures and others as required in accordance with SDCL 15.

· Serving and enforcing protection, no contact and custody orders in accordance with SDCL 25-10.

· Preparing, researching, and executing arrest and bench warrants in accordance with SDCL 23A.

· Performing the extradition of warrant subjects to include out-of-state and air prisoner transport.

· Serving a as a Sheriff’s Office representative during community events.

· Maintaining ability to testify as a credible witness in court.

· Adhering to global and law enforcement policy and procedures.

· Attending meetings and trainings as required.

· Performing additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED (Required)
• Must be a US citizen
• Free from felony/domestic violence conviction(s)
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be at least 21 years old at time of appointment
• Must be willing to move to and live within Day County if hired
• Ability to work weekends, nights and holidays
• Ability to pass drug screening and personal/criminal background investigation
• College/Vocational training (Preferred)
• Prior law enforcement experience (Preferred)
• Law enforcement certification in South Dakota (Preferred)

Benefits:

This is a full-time position with Day County with benefits. Benefit package includes 100% paid individual health insurance; SD Retirement; holiday, vacation and sick leave pay. Starting pay is based off of experience and certification status.

Salary: Based on training and experience

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $47,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Please Contact Sheriff Jerred Schreur if interested and for questions regarding this employment opportunity. 605-345-3222

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