State Trooper
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
The South Dakota Highway Patrol (SDHP) is seeking individuals to serve the citizens of South Dakota as State Troopers. The South Dakota Highway Patrol offers a $5,000 hiring bonus for certified law enforcement officers from in and out of state or those who are reciprocity eligible and pass the reciprocity exam and skills testing .Trooper duties include, but not limited to: crash investigation, enforcement of traffic laws, criminal and drug interdiction, DUI detection and apprehension, rendering medical aid, assisting other law enforcement agencies, public speaking, safety and education, and courtroom testimony.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities, to include, but not limited to: Crash Investigations, PSD (K9), Criminal/Drug Interdiction, S.W.A.T., Drug Recognition Expert, Defensive Tactics/Firearms Instructor, Mobile Field Force Operator, EVOI (Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor), Highway Patrol Academy Instruction, L.E.T. Instruction, Protection of Dignitaries.
Benefits Include
120 Hours of Vacation Leave115 Hours of Sick LeavePaid Family Leave11 Paid HolidaysEmployer-Provided Health Care AvailableState Retirement 8% MatchEmployee Wellness ProgramTake Home VehicleDaily Per DiemNight and Weekend Shift Differential$5,000 Signing Bonus for Certified Officers in and out-of-stateIncreased Pay for Prior Law Enforcement ExperienceContinued Education/TrainingPromotional OpportunitiesTuition Reimbursement Plan
Visit dps.sd.gov or bhr.sd.gov to find out more information on applying.
Application Deadline: May 15, 2024
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