Police Officer

at  City of Sioux Falls

THE SIOUX FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT RECOGNIZES THAT NOT ALL APPLICANTS HAVE POST CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION CREDITS, CONFERRED DEGREE, OR MILITARY EXPERIENCE. THE SIOUX FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT ALSO DESIRES APPLICANTS THAT CURRENTLY SERVE IN A POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY, HAVE A STABLE WORK HISTORY, A CLEAN CRIMINAL HISTORY, AND AN INTEREST IN SERVING AND PROTECTING THE COMMUNITY. THE DEPARTMENT WILL CONSIDER APPLICANTS WHO POSSESS THESE COLLECTIVE QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE WHEN DETERMINING AN APPLICANT’S SUITABILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT.

Must be eligible for certification under the South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission.
Must be a United States citizen.
Applicant must be at least 21 years of age at the time of interview, and no greater than 44 years of age at the time of interview.
Has not unlawfully used any prescribed drug, controlled substance, or marijuana within one year before the time of application for certification.
Must have no convictions of any crime by any state or federal government punishable by imprisonment in a federal or state penitentiary.
Must possess or be able to obtain prior to hire a valid driver’s license.
Must have vision correctable to at least 20/40 in each eye. Must recognize and distinguish among the colors of traffic control signals and devices showing standard red, green, and amber.
Must have hearing in which able to hear forced whispered voice in the better ear at not less than 5 feet with or without the use of a hearing aid or does not have an average hearing loss in the better ear greater than 40 decibels at 500, 1,000, and 2,000 Hz with or without a hearing aid.
Applicant must pass all phases of the hiring process designated by the Rules of Civil Service Board.

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.

Mental & Physical Health Resources - You will have access to our therapy dog “Leo”, our wellness specialist, peer support group, employee assistance program, three fitness centers, and mentorship that will be assigned to you during your first month of employment. At the SFPD, we care about you!

• Community-Oriented Policing - SFPD Police Officers can expect unmatched support from the community and its local government.
• Paid Training Experience - We will serve you with nine months of training with our subject matter experts within the training division! You will work through eight total weeks of in-service training, 13-weeks at the LET state academy, and 15-weeks on the street, with our Police Training Officers.
• 20-Plus, Specialty Units - The SFPD offers varied opportunities including, but not limited to: SWAT/Bomb Squad, School & Community Resource Officers, Detective’s Bureau, Police Service Dog Unit (K-9), Training Division, and many more!
• Work/Life Balance - An annual shift-bid enables sworn personnel to set weekly work dates and hours for each calendar year