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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
POSITION: Deputy Sheriff (Full Time)
SALARY: $18.25 - $22.25 DOEQ (Not Certified) / $19.25 - $23.25 DOEQ (Certified)
Differential pay of $.50 per hour from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 21 years of age. Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must pass a law enforcement entry level examination. Must pass a thorough background investigation. Must not have a felony conviction or a conviction of domestic violence or alternative which would prohibit applicant from possessing a firearm. Must pass a physical examination after a conditional offer of employment is made.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Duties include enforcement of all state and local laws, accident investigation, criminal investigation, transportation of prisoners, report writing, and service of civil process and criminal warrants. Also required to give testimony in a courtroom and provide courtroom security. Applicants must have good public speaking skills, as the position may include public presentations. Complete job description is available here.
BENEFITS: Health, Life, Vision, Retirement, Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, Holiday Leave, Holiday Pay, Differential Pay
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must complete the South Dakota Law Enforcement Application and the Lake County Employment Application. Applications may be completed through the Madison Job Service Office or they may be e-mailed to Shelli Gust at shelligust@lake.sd.gov.
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In addition to being posted on this website, job announcements are also posted with the Madison Job Service Office. Applicants are encouraged to use SDWORKS or contact the Madison Job Service Office to complete the application process.
Notice: Any posted position may be closed or extended at any particular time during the application period, at the discretion of Lake County.
Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, mental or physical disability, political affiliation, affectional preference, marital or veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by law.