Police Department Careers
Police Officer I, II
300 Sixth Street Rapid City, SD
Full Time -- $29.29 Hourly with Benefits
Requirements
- Associate's degree or a minimum of 64 hours of college credit from an accredited institution; or
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Four years of active duty, national guard, or reserve military service/experience; or
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An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.
In addition, candidates must be at least 21 years of age, a US Citizen, possess a valid driver’s license and have not been convicted of a felony crime or serious misdemeanor offense.
Certified & Reciprocity Eligible Police Officer
300 Sixth Street Rapid City, SD
Full Time -- $29.29 - $30.02 Hourly with Benefits
Requirements
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Current certified law enforcement experience (at least 2 years of previous certified law enforcement experience may be acceptable, however experience in corrections does not apply); or
- In the past two years you have graduated from a technical school which has a law enforcement reciprocity agreement within the state of South Dakota.
In addition, candidates must be at least 21 years of age, a US Citizen, possess a valid driver’s license and have not been convicted of a felony crime or serious misdemeanor offense.
The Rapid City Police Department serves the nearly 80,000 citizens of Rapid City, the citizens of nearby suburban areas, and the estimated 2 million tourists that visit our community and the Black Hills region every year. We are continually working to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the people we serve.
We offer a variety of services, and are especially proud of our proactive programs to keep our community safe, such as the School Liaison Program and our civilian traffic investigators. We also see ourselves as a leader in quality training throughout the region, with outstanding recruit training and Field Officer Training programs to cultivate committed, courteous officers for our department.
Mission Statement
Community First, Service Above Self, Integrity-Driven. One Interaction at a time.
Vision Statement
Striving for a safe and crime-free Rapid City.
Purpose
Provides law enforcement patrol and investigative services.