Full-Time Deputy Sheriff

Hamlin County Sheriff's OfficeFull-Time Deputy Sheriff OpeningLocation: Hamlin County, South DakotaSchedule: Full-Time | Swing ShiftsClosing Date: Sunday, June 7th, 2026, at Midnight CDTPosition SummaryThe Hamlin County Sheriff's Office, located in northeast South Dakota and home to Lake Poinsett, is seeking applicants for a full-time Deputy Sheriff position. The county has six communities, three schools, and a population of just over 6,000 people, with an increase in the summer months due to Lake Poinsett. Deputies perform general law enforcement duties to maintain law and order throughout Hamlin County, South Dakota.Applicants MUST complete the provided application.Applicants must reside within Hamlin County within a reasonable period after hire.Responsibilities IncludeResponding to calls for serviceConducting civil process and serviceInvestigating illegal or suspicious activityProviding law enforcement services to the contract communities of Bryant, Castlewood, Estelline, and HaytiWorking closely with all three county schoolsTransporting inmatesProviding court securityTraffic enforcementServing arrest warrantsInvestigating vehicle crashesSalary$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 certificationOvertime opportunities available after completion of field trainingScheduleDeputies 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 offOne to two nights per week assigned as the primary on-call deputyDeputies receive an additional two hours of pay while serving as the primary on-call deputyHoliday pay is provided for county-approved holidaysAdditional premium pay for working major holidays such as Thanksgiving, Independence Day, and Christmas DayKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesApplicants should possess...Knowledge of law enforcement principles, policies, procedures, laws, and statutesAbility to work independently and make sound decisions quicklyProfessionalism, tact, and impartialityEffective verbal and written communication skillsAbility to establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other agencies, and the publicAbility to testify credibly in courtProfessional appearance and demeanorApplicants must reside within Hamlin County within a reasonable period after hire.RequirementsMust be at least 21 years old to perform law enforcement dutiesApplicants who are 20 years old and nearing age 21 are encouraged to applyMust be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including:BendingPushing and pullingReaching overheadKneelingGrippingLifting objects over 50 pounds when necessaryNon-certified applicants must:Be eligible for certification through the South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training CommissionObtain certification within one year of hireMaintain certification in accordance with South Dakota lawBenefitsSouth Dakota Class B Retirement100% Employee Health Insurance Paid by CountySick Leave – 8 hours per monthVacation Leave – 3 hours per month during the first yearHoliday PayLongevity Pay after 5 yearsTake-Home Patrol VehicleCounty-Paid TrainingOvertime Opportunities after Field TrainingTypically, Every Other Weekend Off and Typically a Three-Day Weekend$1.00/hour raise after successful completion of field training and probationQuestions or Application InformationLieutenant Tayt AlexanderHamlin County Sheriff's Office605-783-3232 ext. 102tayt@hamlinco.usJ-18808-Ljbffr