Police Officer - Sioux Falls, SD - May-2027!!
City of Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls, SD · 1 mo ago
On-site$35.67/hrFull-time
We are seeking the next generation of law‑enforcement professionals to join the Sioux Falls Police Department’s recruit class beginning May 17 2027.
Pay
- Day 1 wage (2027): $35.67 hourly ($74,193.60 annual)
- Sign‑on bonus: $5,000
- Shift differential: $2.00 per hour
- Bilingual pay: $1,755 annually ($33.75 weekly) – see minimum qualifications
Benefits
- Robust health and wellness benefits, including access to a therapy dog, peer‑support group, employee assistance program, three fitness centers, and a mentorship program during the first month.
- Career development opportunities with 20+ specialty divisions/units (e.g., SWAT/Bomb Squad, School & Community Resource Officers, Detective’s Bureau, K‑9 unit, Training Division) and a clear rank‑based promotional path such as Sergeant after four years of service (FOP Article 30, Section 3).
- Community‑oriented policing initiatives such as Hydrant Parties, Coffee/Shop/Cast with a Cop, Public Service Trunk‑or‑Treat, and the Law Enforcement Torch Run.
- Paid training experience: nine months total – eight weeks in‑service training, 13 weeks at the LET state academy, and 15 weeks on‑street with paid time off.
- State‑of‑the‑art Public Safety Campus ($55 million) featuring an on‑site EVOC course, VR simulator, mat room, indoor/outdoor classrooms, indoor gun range, fitness center, and tactical structures.
- Work‑life balance: annual shift‑bid allowing personnel to set weekly work dates and hours; typical schedule of four 10‑hour shifts with three days off; generous vacation, sick leave, and personal days.
- No residency requirement and no state income tax in South Dakota.
Schedule
- Typical shift pattern: four 10‑hour shifts consecutively, followed by three days off each week.
- Annual shift‑bid determines weekly work dates and hours for the calendar year.
- The 13‑week SD LET academy for the May 17 2027 recruit class begins in June 2027 at the Public Safety Campus in Sioux Falls, SD.
For additional resources, email hrrecruiter@siouxfalls.gov to receive a link to the department’s online portal.