Job Description
This position is located in Custer, SD. Relocation or commute required.
Custer County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for certified, full-time Deputy Sheriffs. The role is ideal for dedicated law enforcement professionals who value community service, teamwork, and proactive policing in one of the most scenic areas of South Dakota.
This position offers a starting wage of up to $26.45 per hour for certified officers, plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential for hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM. County benefits include paid holidays, vacation (earned at 10 hours per month), sick leave (earned at 8 hours per month), employee health insurance with an option for a Health Savings Account, SDRS retirement, as well as dental, vision, and additional life insurance options. Deputies are assigned individual patrol vehicles, and the department provides duty gear and uniforms.
Deputies are responsible for enforcing local and state laws, preventing and suppressing crime and accidents, serving legal processes, promoting public safety through community policing, and performing other duties as assigned. The Custer County Sheriff’s Office also provides contract law enforcement for the City of Custer and contract patrols for the United States Forest Service.
Custer County spans over 1,500 square miles and borders Wyoming, Nebraska, and several South Dakota counties. It is home to landmarks such as the Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, the Black Hills National Forest, and Buffalo Gap National Grassland.
Requirements:
Current South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission Certification
Must be at least 21 years of age
High school diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving history
Successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation
No prior felony or simple assault, domestic violence convictions
Availability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays
For more information, contact Sgt. David Clevenger at 605-673-8162 or dclevenger@custercountysd.com.
Applications:
Applications and additional details are available on the Custer County website at https://www.custercountysd.com/employment/ or by contacting:
Amber Maidens, Custer County Human Resource Director
420 Mt. Rushmore Road, Room 228, Custer, SD 57730
Phone: 605-673-8134 | Email: amaidens@custercountysd.com
Applicants must complete both a Custer County application and a South Dakota Law Enforcement Training application.
Custer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.