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Full-Time Deputy Sheriff

Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office

Full-Time Deputy Sheriff Opening

Location: Hamlin County, South Dakota
Schedule: Full-Time | Swing Shifts
Closing Date: Sunday, June 7th, 2026, at Midnight CDT

Position Summary

The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking applicants for a full-time Deputy Sheriff position. Deputies perform general law enforcement duties to maintain law and order throughout Hamlin County, South Dakota.

Responsibilities include:

  • Responding to calls for service
  • Conducting civil process and service
  • Investigating illegal or suspicious activity
  • Providing law enforcement services to the contract communities of Bryant, Castlewood, Estelline, and Hayti
  • Working closely with all three county schools
  • Transporting inmates
  • Providing court security
  • Traffic enforcement
  • Serving arrest warrants
  • Investigating vehicle crashes

Salary

  • $26.00/hour – Certified Law Enforcement Officers in South Dakota
  • $24.00/hour – Non-Certified Applicants
  • $1.00/hour raise after successful completion of field training and the six-month probationary period
  • $2.00/hour increase upon obtaining South Dakota law enforcement certification
  • Overtime opportunities available after completion of field training

Schedule

Deputies typically work afternoons, evenings, and overnight shifts throughout the week. Schedules generally consist of four 10-hour shifts with rotating days off.

  • Typically, every other weekend off
  • One to two nights per week assigned as the primary on-call deputy
  • Deputies receive an additional two hours of pay while serving as the primary on-call deputy
  • Holiday pay is provided for county-approved holidays
  • Additional premium pay for working major holidays such as Thanksgiving, Independence Day, and Christmas Day

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Applicants should possess...

  • Knowledge of law enforcement principles, policies, procedures, laws, and statutes
  • Ability to work independently and make sound decisions quickly
  • Professionalism, tact, and impartiality
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other agencies, and the public
  • Ability to testify credibly in court
  • Professional appearance and demeanor
  • Applicants must reside within Hamlin County within a reasonable period after hire.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years old to perform law enforcement duties
    • Applicants who are 20 years old and nearing age 21 are encouraged to apply
  • Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including:
    • Bending
    • Pushing and pulling
    • Reaching overhead
    • Kneeling
    • Gripping
    • Lifting objects over 50 pounds when necessary
  • Non-certified applicants must:
    • Be eligible for certification through the South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission
    • Obtain certification within one year of hire
    • Maintain certification in accordance with South Dakota law

Benefits

  • South Dakota Class B Retirement
  • 100% Employee Health Insurance Paid by County
  • Sick Leave – 8 hours per month
  • Vacation Leave – 3 hours per month during the first year
  • Holiday Pay
  • Longevity Pay after 5 years
  • Take-Home Patrol Vehicle
  • County-Paid Training
  • Overtime Opportunities after Field Training
  • Typically, Every Other Weekend Off and Typically a Three-Day Weekend
  • $1.00/hour raise after successful completion of field training and probation

Questions or Application Information

Lieutenant Tayt Alexander
Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office
605-783-3232 ext. 102
tayt@hamlinco.us

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