Job Description
Hello! Are you seeking a career that combines purpose, challenge, and the opportunity to make a real difference in your community? One where you serve, protect, and promote the quality of life in Sioux Falls? If so, the role of a Police Officer with the Sioux Falls Police Department may be the perfect fit for you!
HIRING RANGE DOQ: $31.42 - $36.33 hourly [$65,353 - $75,566 annual], with a full earning potential up to $44.59 at Step 9 [$92,747 annual]
(starting wage dependent on applicable certified law enforcement experience)
SIGN ON BONUS: $5,000.00
SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL: $2.00 per hour (between 6:00pm – 6:00am)
Why SFPD?
No state income tax.
MENTAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH RESOURCES – You will have access to our two fitness gyms, our therapy dog “Leo”, our wellness specialist, peer support group, employee assistance program, and mentorship will be assigned to you during your first week of employment. At the SFPD, we care about YOU!!
COMMUNITY-ORIENTED POLICING - SFPD Police Officers can expect unmatched support from the community and local government.
PAID TRAINING EXPERIENCE – We will serve you with 9 months of training with our subject matter experts! You will work through 8 weeks of in-service training, the 13-week state academy, and 15 weeks on the street, training with our incredible Police Training Officers.
20-PLUS SPECIALTY UNITS - The SFPD's 20-plus specialty units offer 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 team members to set weekly work dates and hours for each calendar year.
GREAT BENEFITS - The City of Sioux Falls offers competitive salaries and benefits, along with an 8% employer match for the SDRS (pension plan).
OUR TEAM - Upwards of 290 sworn Police Officers and 1,400 full-time COSF employees participate in the Employer of Choice Plan, created to retain, and attract employees.
Want to know more about our $55-million-dollar state-of-the-art Public Safety Campus? Check it out at this link! https://www.siouxfalls.org/public-safety-campus
Want to meet one of your agency leaders? Check out a video from Police Chief, Jon Thum, at this link! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW3J9gLFltc&t=1s
Why Sioux Falls?
Your dollar goes further in Sioux Falls as the City’s resources provide a cost of living 6% below the national average. In fact, Livability.com recently named Sioux Falls to its Top 100 “Best Places to Live” in America, in 2023.
The City of Sioux Falls was named the…
“Most Affordable City in America” by Reader’s Digest in 2023.
“35th Best Place to Live for Families” by Fortune in 2023.
“4th Best City for Young Professionals” by Policy Genius in 2022.
“8th Happiest City in America” by WalletHub in 2023.
There is no residency requirement for SFPD Police Officers.
Qualifications and Skills:
An associate degree or at least 60 semester hours of college credits from an accredited institution; or two years of certified law enforcement experience; or two years of military experience; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.
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.
An applicant must...
be eligible for certification under the South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission.
be a United States citizen.
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.
not have unlawfully used any prescribed drug, controlled substance, or marijuana within one year before the time of application for certification.
never have been convicted of a crime by any state or federal government punishable by imprisonment in a federal or state penitentiary.
possess or be able to obtain prior to hire a valid driver’s license.
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.
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.
- pass all phases of the hiring process designated by the Rules of Civil Service Board.
The City of Sioux Falls takes pride in being an Employer of Choice including our Culture, Values, and Compensation and Benefits. Apply today to become part of ONE Team and help us take care of today for a better tomorrow!
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