Police Officer

Police Officer

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!!

Starting 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!!
3. Community-oriented policing - SFPD Police Officers can expect unmatched support from the community and its local government.
4. 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 Police Training Officers.
5. 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.
6. 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.

Please advise - as of 3/30/2026, we do not have any immediate plans to continue accepting applications for pursuit of the May 26th, 2026 recruitment class. If applied, and invited into the interview phase, we can discuss class availability case-by-case. Currently, any additional May-2026 pursuit would be waitlist only.

In 2025, 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 Ethan Beck, Talent Acquisition Coordinator, to be sent a link!!

The City of Sioux Falls takes pride in being an Employer of Choice including our culture, values, and compensation and benefits. Apply today to become part of ONE team and help us take care of today for a better tomorrow!

• No state income tax!
• Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
• The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Public Safety employees are considered Class B members of SDRS and they contribute 8% of their salary (pre-tax) which is matched by the City. Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance: competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family.
• 11 paid holidays and 3 personal leave days each calendar year.
• New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
• Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.
• The City of Sioux Falls is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.