Program Assistant I

Job Description

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Job ID: 35731
Agency: Public Safety
Location: Pierre, SDSalary: $20.89- $23.00 H ourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: G
Closing Date: 05/08/2026

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Public Safety. For more information on the Department of Public Safety, please visit https://dps.sd.gov/ .

The South Dakota Office of Accident Records, located within the Department of Public Safety, is looking for a motivated person to be part of its team. The ideal candidate for this Program Assistant I will be expected to develop a working knowledge of the South Dakota Accident Records Database (SDARS). The successful candidate will learn all steps and processes necessary to submit motor vehicle crash reports from statewide law enforcement agencies. This will include training in the appropriate coding of first and secondary causes of motor vehicle crashes along with other critical data surrounding the crash. The position is also responsible for assisting in the integration of electronic crash submission documents through the Law Enforcement Officer System (LEOS) and Traffic and Criminal Software System (TraCS) into the SDARS database. Additional duties include answering questions via phone, completing financial reports for the sale of crash reports and distributing requested materials to law enforcement agencies. Some in-state travel may be required with this position.

The Office of Accident Records website can be found here: https://dps.sd.gov/records/accident-records . The Department of Public Safety's mission is to keep South Dakota a safe place in which to live, work, visit and raise a family. As a member of the Office of Accident Records team you will help support the mission of our department!

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:
A positive attitude, be self-motivated, have attention for detail, and have the desire to learn new skills related to the submission of vehicle crash information.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• knowledge of Microsoft computer applications;
• ability to establish effective working relationships and communicate effectively with staff and law enforcement agencies;
• assist law enforcement agencies with questions and issues surrounding the submission process of official crash documents;
• maintain a professional demeanor when dealing with families of crash victims, the public, law enforcement agencies, and representatives of other industries that depend on crash data to accomplish their professional objectives;
• ability to work well with other colleagues in a professional and courteous manner;
• work effectively with other staff members and process information that will involve personal and sensitive information;
• be open to additional tasks and assignments within the office when the need arises.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume with professional references.

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 here . 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=3XC
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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