Program Assistant I

Job Description

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Job ID: 32122
Agency: Public Safety - Highway Patrol
Location:Pierre, SDSalary: $21.14/hr
Pay Grade: G
Closing Date: 08/05/2025

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Public Safety. For more information on the Department of Public Safety, please visit https://www.sd.gov/dps .

The South Dakota Highway Patrol is seeking a Program Assistant I. Primary job duty include providing supplies and equipment statewide to law enforcement staff, maintaining a complex records management database, monitoring inventory to ensure fiscal responsibility, and developing and maintaining warehouse and supply techniques to ensure accessibility and security of equipment and supplies.

This position may require ability to lift 50 pounds, safely work around equipment, and work in a computer-based office setting.

Questionnaire: Applicants will be required to answer a series of job related questions when submitting an application for this job.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
High School diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge of:

• basic computer skills;
• supply and inventory experience;
• knowledge of procurement process;
• standard police equipment knowledge;
• proper storage of hazardous materials.

Skill to:

• maintain an accurate and thorough inventory;
• place and review purchase orders;
• communicate with vendors and statewide agency staff.

Ability to:

• manage time effectively;
• work independently;
• exercise good judgement;
• maintain confidential information;
• research best practices on supply relating to fiscal responsibility.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume and curriculum vitae.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1ZS
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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