Do you hear it? That call. That need to do more. To serve, protect and give back to the community you love. The Sioux Falls Police Department is looking for passionate and driven people to join our team.
Our community is diverse in its population as is our Police Department. We are comprised of officers from a variety of races, religions, genders, and backgrounds.
Many of our officers have worked in other career fields such as education, sales, marketing, military, healthcare, and many more. Most importantly is that our officers have the heart of a servant and are coachable.
Whether you are interested in working as a detective, a K-9 handler, or a member of the SWAT team, the SFPD offers diverse work opportunities. Get all the opportunities of a big city agency, in a small city package.
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"Sioux Falls holds a community and a local government that supports its Law Enforcement. Our Mayor and City Council vocally and publicly express their support with words and their actions."
Whether it’s private the sector or public, SFPD comes together to work jointly with the community on issues for the greater good.
At SFPD, the career opportunities are abundant and diverse. We offer over 20 specialty positions or assignments with internal promotions from Sergeant through Assistant Chief of Police.
Our work ethic is unmatched, but so is our commitment to a work/life balance. Wages start at over $65K annually, with 40 hours of vacation, and two additional weeks earned in the first year of service.
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