Police Officer

Are you seeking a career that combines purpose, challenge, and the opportunity to make a real difference in your community? One where you serve, protect, and promote the quality of life in Sioux Falls? If so, the role of a Police Officer with the Sioux Falls Police Department may be the perfect fit for you!! DAY 1 WAGE: $34.63 hourly ($72,030.40 annual) SIGN ON BONUS: $5,000.00 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL: $2.00 per hour BILINGUAL PAY: $1,755.00 annually, $33.75 weekly - see minimum qualifications Why SFPD? Robust Health and Wellness Benefits - You will have access to our therapy dog "Leo", peer support group, employee assistance program, three fitness centers, and mentorship that will be assigned to you during your first month of employment. At the SFPD, we care about you!! Career Development Opportunities - The SFPD offers 20+ specialty divisions/units including, but not limited to: SWAT/Bomb Squad, School & Community Resource Officers, Detective's Bureau, Police Service Dog Unit (K-9), Training Division, and many more!! Candidates may seek out our clear path to rank-based promotional opportunities, such as Sergeant, once you've completed a minimum of four years of service in the Police Department. (FOP Article 30, Section 3) Community-Oriented Policing - SFPD Police Officers can expect unmatched support from the community and its local government. In addition, the agency spearheads community-orientated policing through engagement such as Hydrant Parties, Coffee/Shop/Cast with a Cop, the Public Service Trunk-or-Treat, the Law Enforcement Torch Run, and so on. Paid Training Experience - We will serve you with nine months of training with our subject matter experts within the training division!! You will work through eight total weeks of in-service training, 13 weeks at the LET state academy, and 15 weeks on the street, with our PTOs. Public Safety Campus - Our $55 million state-of-the-art training hub offers you unmatched capabilities including, but not limited to, an on-site EVOC course, VR simulator (and) mat room, indoor/outdoor classrooms, indoor gun range, a fitness center, and tactical structures for police and fire rescue. Want to learn more about the PSC? CLICK HERE!! Work/Life Balance - An annual shift-bid enables sworn personnel to set weekly work dates and hours for each calendar year, in addition to generous vacation time, sick leave, and personal days. Most schedules are four (4) 10-hour shifts consecutive, with 3 days off week-to-week. T he 13-week SD LET academy, for the October 26th, 2026 recruit class will take place in Sioux Falls, SD, at the Public Safety Campus, beginning on November 16th, 2026!! Please advise, as of 9/8/2026 at 8am, we are no longer accepting new applications for the October recruit class. We will now be accepting applications for our (next up) May 17th, 2027 recruit class!! No residency requirement No state income tax (in South Dakota) Interested in a one-stop-shop of online resources for the department? Email us at hrrecruiter@siouxfalls.gov to reach Ethan Beck, Talent Acquisition Coordinator, to be sent a link!! 1. Perform assigned police duties such as investigating traffic accidents, responding to emergency situations, and conducting public education programs. 2. Patrol designated areas of the city; answer calls in emergency and nonemergency situations; and initiate action on matters coming to the attention of the officer, including preparing citations. 3. Compile information; prepare and complete reports. 4. Conduct investigations, including gathering and preserving evidence, obtaining statements, and making arrests. 5. Investigate accidents; administer first aid or other aid when necessary. 6. Serve criminal process, including warrants and subpoenas; testify as a court witness. 7. Perform other such duties and functions as are necessary or incidental to the proper performance of this position. Associate’s degree or at least 60 semester hours of college credits from an accredited institution; or two years of certified law enforcement experience; or two years of military experience; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority. The Sioux Falls Police Department recognizes that not all applicants have post certified law enforcement experience, education credits, conferred degree, or military experience. The Sioux Falls Police Department also desires applicants that currently serve in a position of responsibility, have a stable work history, a clean criminal history, and an interest in serving and protecting the community. The Department will consider applicants who possess these collective qualities and experience when determining an applicant’s suitability for employment. Must be eligible for certification under the South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission. Must be a United States citizen. Applicant must be at least 21 years of age at the time of interview, and no greater than 44 years of age at the time of interview. Has not unlawfully used any prescribed drug, controlled substance, or marijuana within one year before the time of application for certification. <p style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0