Job Description

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:

$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



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