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Animal Control Officer - Sioux Falls, SD

City of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

Do you enjoy a dynamic, team-driven, and fulfilling, work environment? One where you would uphold public and pet safety in your community?

If so, the role of SFPD Animal Control Officer may be the perfect fit for you!!

STARTING WAGE: $24.67 hourly

Why SFPD Animal Control?

  1. Robust Health and Wellness Benefits -You will have access to our therapy dog "Leo", employee assistance program, peer support team, and an on-site fitness center. At the SFPD, we care about you!!
  2. Family-Oriented Work Environment - In the Animal Control section, you will serve as part of the team comprised of 8 Officers, our Lead Officer [Thomas], and our Supervisor [Patty], who offer stability, support, and consistency in this section.
  3. Paid Training Experience –The Animal Control team authorizes three months of on-the-job training to prepare you for the position. They will also facilitate your completion of NACA ACO I & II certifications, at no expense to you!!
  4. Work/Life Balance – Annual shift bid process that offers set week dates and hours for each calendar year to offer you consistency in your scheduling, in addition to generous vacation time, sick leave, and personal days.

[There may be additional obligations during peak volumes, emergencies, and on-call weeks]


No state income tax (in South Dakota)

As of 9/8, our plan is to have applicant review done by Friday, September 18th, 2026. Thereafter, invites to the interview phase and declines will be sent.

Interview slots will be first-come/first-serve, and will be available for Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026 and Thursday, September 24th, 2026.

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City of Sioux Falls
224 West 9th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

 

Benefits for full time employees:

· Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
· The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match.
· Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan via 457 plan or Roth IRA.
· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family
· Flexible Spending Accounts: For qualified medical and dependent care expenses
· 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year
· New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
· Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child

· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child
· Military leave: Strong supporter of enlisted employee
· Employee Assistance Program: Employee and immediate family


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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Sioux Falls does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, creed, ancestry, pregnancy, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact 605-367-8740 or HRrecruiter@siouxfalls.gov.