Internal Control Officer

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Job ID: 35418
Agency: Department of Public Safety - Division of Administration
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary: $72,683 - $82,000/annually, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: L
Closing Date: 04/28/2026

The Department of Public Safety, Division of Administration is looking for a motivated individual to fulfill an Internal Control Officer position. The position serves in a leadership role responsible for overseeing, developing, implementing and maintaining the department's internal agency-wide internal control system to ensure compliance, mitigate organizational risks, and enhance operation efficiency. This position would include oversight of monitoring federal grants and fiscal administration support with year end financial reporting.

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to keep South Dakota a safe place in which to live, work, visit, and raise a family. As a member of our administrative team, you will help support the mission of our department.

Duties include:

• Developing and maintaining a system of internal controls as defined by the State Board of Internal Controls.
• Provide information, guidance, and training to department staff on internal controls and financial systems.
• Reviewing and updating policies and procedures as they relate to grant monitoring.
• Assisting in the grant monitoring process.
• Assisting in the fiscal administration of federal and non-federal grant requirements.
• Assisting in the year-end financial reporting.

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Public Safety. For more information on the Department of Public Safety, please visit https://dps.sd.gov/ .

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related field and 1-2 years of progressive experience in business, accounting or related field is preferred. Knowledge and abilities may have been acquired through a combination of education and work experience that enable the incumbent to possess the required attributes for successful job performance.

Knowledge of:

• Governmental Accounting and Auditing principles.
• Internal Controls Framework and risk assessment.
• State and federal compliance requirements.
• Microsoft Excel, Word, Query and other desktop tools including pivot tables.

Skill to:

• Analyzing complex systems and identifying control weaknesses.
• Communicating technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Facilitating training and promoting a culture of compliance.
• Preparing detailed reports and presenting findings to leadership.

Ability to:

• Comprehend and apply pertinent laws, rules, and policies.
• Conduct research, compile, and analyze financial data.
• Internally review/audit grant programs.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Perform in a deadline driven environment.
• Think critically and propose practical solutions.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=3SV
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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