Detective Law Enforcement Certified ONLY / Closes October 3rd, 2025

Detective - Deputy Sheriff (Non-EXEMPT)

Position Objective:

The Deputy Detective is charged with the day-to-day activities assigned to the Criminal Investigation Department (commonly referred to as Investigators). The Detective reports to their Sergeant and Captain in Investigations. The Detective serves a critical role in ensuring and meeting the overall demands of the job while maintaining high standards of public service and professionalism.

The Detective will assist in reported crimes inside the Yankton County Jail, PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) reports, internet crimes against children, victim services, criminal intelligence, unified narcotics task force, sex offender registry, evidence management, department inventory, internal affairs investigations, courtroom security, transports, civil process and assist in background investigations for future employees.

Essential Functions:

• Reviewing, editing, and approving investigation case closures.

• Maintaining records of investigators’ activities.

• Coordinating activities with other divisions and serving as liaison with community service organizations and other law enforcement agencies, including the State’s Attorney’s Office.

• Conducting monthly investigator case status reviews and documenting results.

• Determining needs of the Investigations department, training and otherwise, and preparing requests or scheduling training accordingly.

• Following-up, resolving, or referring complaints or concerns of assigned personnel.

• Ensuring that all office rules and policies are adhered to.

• Apprising of any unusual occurrence or cases of a sensitive nature.

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

• Attending meetings and trainings as required.

• Performing other duties as assigned by command staff.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required.

Experience and/or Education Required:

• Must meet or exceed all standards and testing requirements as defined in policy.

• HS Diploma or GED required; Formal education in human services or criminal justice desired.

• Must meet Global Policy Promotional Process position requirements.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid South Dakota Driver’s License within 90 days of moving to South Dakota.

Working Environment:

Work is performed in office and field environments.

Physical Requirements:

The position requires data entry, driving, public speaking, vision, hearing, standing, walking, bending, stooping, running, heavy lifting and carrying, and safely and effectively using tools of the trade (firearms, tasers, etc.). May be exposed to hazardous conditions, extreme weather conditions, infectious diseases, air and waterborne pathogens, body fluids, combative and assaultive suspects and criminals. Work is performed in office and field environments. Detective must possess sufficient physical capability to overcome and restrain a combative or resistive subject and are required to demonstrate compliance with physical fitness standards annually. The Detective must demonstrate proficiency with assigned firearm during pre-service training and annually thereafter per policy.