Police Officer - Sioux Falls, SD

City of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57106 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 06, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Public Safety
  • Summary

    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?

    1. 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!!
    2. 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, starting at 4 years of continuous service.
    1. 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.
    1. 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.
    2. 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!!
    1. 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.


    The Sioux Falls Police Department is currently accepting applications, and is interviewing/testing candidates for its October 26th, 2026, recruitment class.

    In 2025-26, SFPD applicants that are hired average 2-3 months from application to final offer.

    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 our Talent Acquisition Coordinator, to be sent a link!!


    Compensation
    $34.63 - $49.15 per hour
  • Job Description

    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?

    1. 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!!
    2. 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, starting at 4 years of continuous service.
    1. 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.
    1. 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.
    2. 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!!
    1. 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.


    The Sioux Falls Police Department is currently accepting applications, and is interviewing/testing candidates for its October 26th, 2026, recruitment class.

    In 2025-26, SFPD applicants that are hired average 2-3 months from application to final offer.

    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 our Talent Acquisition Coordinator, to be sent a link!!


    Compensation
    $34.63 - $49.15 per hour
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