Pennington County, SD

The Black Hills boasts spectacular scenery, endless recreation for all seasons and a great place to raise a family.. We have a strong and growing economic base of agriculture and tourism with regional assets such as Ellsworth Air Force Base, Monument Hospital and the Sanford Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory.. Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance Plans with HSA Option. Health Insurance and Prescription Drug is covered through Wellmark (Blue Cross Blue Shield).. Routine and restorative procedures, endodontics, periodontics, and major services are covered at 50%.

deputy sheriff

Salary: $27.74 Hourly Location : Rapid City, SD Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 01297 Department: Sheriff's Office Opening Date: 12/14/2023 Position Description The Pennington County Sheriff's Office in Rapid City, SD is now seeking experienced law enforcement professionals to join our Patrol team. In addition to competitive benefits and an employee wellness program, PCSO offers a variety of assignments, ancillary duties, advancement opportunities and progressive leadership. Deputy Sheriffs represent the Pennington County Sheriff's Offices' mission to promote safety and justice to improve the quality of life in our community and protects life and property for the citizens of Pennington County. The Black Hills boasts spectacular scenery, endless recreation for all seasons and a great place to raise a family. We have a strong and growing economic base of agriculture and tourism with regional assets such as Ellsworth Air Force Base, Monument Hospital and the Sanford Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory. The Blacks Hills have a thriving arts and culture scene that encompasses the values and history of our region. Deputies work 10-hour shifts bid on a 6-month rotation. 50% prior service is applied to all opportunities after two years with our team. Please view our for complete position details. IF you are currently NOT certified but interested in joining our team, please see our other openings at Position Functions <ul><li>Patrolling the county for prevention and suppression of crime, enforcement of laws (federal, state and local) and ordinances, investigation of illegal or suspicious activities and ensuring the protection of life and property.<li>Responds to calls relayed by radio, including domestic disputes, arrests, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons, and stranded motorists.<li>Carries out investigations of assigned cases; collects evidence; identifies and apprehends offenders; interviews complainants; victims; witnesses and suspects; conducts follow-up investigations as required.<li>Responds to crime scenes; examines crime scene to identify and collect evidence; photographs scenes; lifts fingerprints and makes composites.<li>Locating and making physical arrests of law violators or active warrant subjects.<li>Interviewing witnesses/suspects and preparing written reports and appearing in court as a witness.<li>Transporting or escorting prisoners to courtrooms, prisons/jails or medical facilities.<li>Assisting in serving civil process and court orders.<li>Maintaining ability to testify as a credible witness in court.<li>Performing additional duties as assigned.</li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></ul> Qualifications Testing Process: Applicants are required to meet minimum physical agility standards and a passing score of 70% on our written exam prior to an interview. The physical agility standards can be found on our Physical Agility Testing will take place on December 13th at 7:00am. Education: High school diploma or GED Age: Minimum 21 years of age Experience: Prior LE experience Licensure: Valid South Dakota Driver's License within 90 days of state residency. Certification: Must have SD Law Enforcement Certification; OR be reciprocity eligible Background Standards: Candidates must pass all medical, physical, written, and psychological examinations. Candidates can be disqualified at any time during the hiring process at the discretion of the Chief Deputy, Human Resources Hiring Manager or The Sheriff. Additional Information Benefits Include: Paid On-the-Job Training Advancement Opportunities South Dakota State Retirement System PENSION, 8% employer match, vested after 3 years 11 Paid Holidays Annually 10 Paid Vacation Days Annually 96 Paid Sick Hours Annually Bereavement Leave Time and a Half Working Pay on Holidays Overtime Opportunities Time of Service Bonuses Post 9/11 GI Bill Federal Student Aid Forgiveness Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance Plans with HSA Option Blues 365 Discount Program Delta Dental Insurance Avesis Vision Insurance $20,000 employer-paid employee life coverage Voluntary Life Coverage AFLAC Supplemental Insurance Options Connections Employee Assistance Program Onsite Gym YMCA Discounts Wellness Offerings and Employee Incentive Challenges Chaplain Program Employee Referral Program Pennington County Benefit Summary The following is a summary of benefits available to full-time and part-time benefited employees of Pennington County. Heath Care Program Health - Pennington County has a self-funded health care program for employees and their dependents. Health Insurance and Prescription Drug is covered through Wellmark (Blue Cross Blue Shield). Two plans are offered: a traditional PPO plan with co-pay structure and a high deductible plan with higher deductible/out-of-pocket maximums. Dental - Dental coverage is provided through Delta Dental of South Dakota. 100% of usual and customary charges for preventive and diagnostic procedures are covered, after a $50 deductible per individual / $150 per family. Routine and restorative procedures, endodontics, periodontics, and major services are covered at 50%. There is an annual maximum of $1000 per individual. Orthodontics are not covered under this plan. Prescription - The Health care program includes retail and mail order (90-day supply) prescription coverage, both requiring an affordable co-pay. Co-pays do not accumulate toward satisfaction of the deductible or co-insurance limit. Note: Health care program coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following one complete month of employment. The program is available for employees and their dependents. Life Insurance Pennington County provides a $20,000 basic life insurance policy for every benefited employee. Optional supplemental life insurance can be purchased for employee, spouse, and dependent children. Employee Assistance Program Pennington County employees and family members may receive counseling services for issues relating to financial difficulties, marital and family distress, emotional problems, and alcohol or drug abuse. Generally speaking, as many as three visits annually are provided at no charge. Services are confidential. Retirement Plan Pennington County is a member of the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS). The employee contributes 6% (8% for public safety) of gross wages. The contribution is matched by the County. Upon separation from employment with Pennington County, individuals who are fully vested in SDRS (three years of contributory service) have the right to receive a monthly lifetime retirement benefit at retirement age. Employees may choose to save additional funds toward retirement on a pre-tax basis through the SDRS supplemental retirement program. Other SDRS benefits include long term disability, family, and spouse benefits. Supplemental Insurance AFLAC offers various supplemental insurance policies for employees and family members. These policies are portable and guaranteed renewable. Premiums are deducted from payroll. Paid Time Off Vacation - Vacation time accrues per pay period at the rate of 3.077 hours (years 0-4), 4.62 hours (years 4-15), and 6.16 hours (years 15 and above). Maximum hours of accumulation apply. Sick Leave - Sick leave accrues at the rate of 3.69 hours per pay period. Employees may use up to 80 hours of available sick leave annually for other designated reasons. Sick leave separation benefits are available after 10 years of employment. Holidays - Employees are eligible for up to 11 paid holidays per year. All Paid Time Off benefits are prorated based on the number of hours worked or benefit time taken in a pay period for all benefited employees. This summary is for general information only. Employees have access to complete and detailed policies, procedures, or summary plan descriptions for all benefits cited. 01 Do you have a high school diploma or GED? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 02 This position requires you be free of any felony convictions.Have you ever been convicted of a felony? <ul> <li>No, I have never been convicted of a felony.</li> <li>Yes, I have been convicted of a felony.</li> </ul> 03 This position requires you to be free of any domestic violence conviction.Answer the following question accordingly. <ul> <li>No, I do not have a domestic violence conviction.</li> <li>Yes, I have been convicted of domestic violence.</li> </ul> 04 This position requires you to be at least 21 years of age. Are you at least 21? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 05 This position requires you to be a Certified Law Enforcement Officer, with the ability to obtain reciprocity with the State of South Dakota. Are you able to meet this requirement? <ul> <li>Yes, I am currently certified and meet the reciprocity requirements of South Dakota</li> <li>No, I am unable to meet these requirements</li> </ul> 06 Do you have a valid drivers license? If yes, please list license number, state issued, and expiration date. 07 This position requires you to be a US Citizen. Are you a US Citizen? <ul> <li>Yes, I am a US citizen</li> <li>No, I am not a US Citizen</li> </ul> 08 Have you used any form of federally illegal drugs in the past year? If yes, please explain below. Required Question

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