Deputy Sheriff

Job overview

The Deputy Sheriff role is onsite in Yankton, SD, with annual pay of $48,900–$49,900. Douglas County’s Sheriff’s Office works to protect life and property and preserve public peace. The Deputy Sheriff supports public safety by responding to emergencies and complaints, enforcing laws, interviewing witnesses and complainants, serving warrants and civil process, transporting prisoners, and presenting evidence in court.

What you'll do

• Maintain public order and protect people and property
• respond to emergencies and complaints
• enforce motor vehicle and criminal laws
• interview complainants, witnesses, and defendants
• prepare charges
• serve civil process and criminal warrants
• transport prisoners
• carry out court orders
• testify in court.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

deputy sheriff

douglas county

yankton sd

law enforcement

public safety

full-time

day shift

evening shift

on-call

holiday work

$48,900–$49,900/year

health insurance

dental insurance

retirement plan

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• health savings account
• employee assistance program
• paid time off
• retirement plan
• on-call compensation
• holiday pay
• equipment and uniforms provided.

Why this role

The posting describes a 10-hour shift schedule that may include day, evening, holiday, and on-call work. Equipment and uniforms are provided.

About the employer

Douglas County is hiring for this role. Industry: Police Protection. Sector: 92.