JOB LOCATION: LEOLA, SOUTH DAKOTA

McPherson County Deputy Sheriff job opening.

McPherson County has an opening for a full-time law enforcement officer. Applications are available upon request or the standard South Dakota law enforcement training application may be used and included with the applicants resume and mailed or emailed to the Sheriff’s Office.

The applicant must be of good moral character, self-motivated, have good people skills and interested in becoming a part of our community. Certified applicants are preferred but is not a requirement, however the applicant must be able to become certified in the required time permitted by law. Successful non certified applicants will be required to attend the 13-week Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older, a United States Citizen, and a graduate of an accredited high school or have a high school equivalency certificate. The applicate must have a valid South Dakota driver license or be able to obtain one, and must have a good driving record. The applicant must complete and pass a criminal history background check, a financial background check and have no criminal history that would prevent the applicant from becoming a certified officer. The applicant must also pass a pre-employment physical and drug test. 

McPherson County South Dakota is located in the north central part of the state. We serve a population of 2500 residents in 1,152 square miles. 

The McPherson County Sheriff’s Office provides county wide law enforcement. In addition to law enforcement responsibilities, deputies will serve as deputy coroners, and deputy emergency managers. Deputies will enforce traffic laws, investigate all crimes, address civil and criminal complaints, carry out civil process duties, transport inmates, enforce city ordinances and assist other emergency services. This deputy will join a team consisting of the Sheriff and two other deputies and will be based out of Leola, SD.

This is a salaried position and wage will depend on experience. Certified officer new hire starts at $53,275.20 and increase to $55,159.87 after a six-month probation period. Non certified new hires start at $48,972.13, upon graduation from LET are increased to $55,159.87. Deputies enjoy a full benefit package to include South Dakota Class B retirement, paid health insurance for the single employee and a life insurance policy. Aflac, dental and eye insurance are available. Deputies are assigned take home vehicles, and provided equipment such as firearm, body armor, duty belt and uniforms.

Sheriff Dave Ackerman
PO Box 158, Leola, SD 57456
mcphersonso@valleytel.net The position will remain open until filled.