Law Enforcement Officer

Law Enforcement Officer

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Posting Details

Posting Details

InstitutionThe University of South Dakota

Working TitleLaw Enforcement Officer

Posting NumberCSA02699P

DepartmentUSD-University Police Department

Physical Location of Position (City)Vermillion

Posting Text

The University of South Dakota university law enforcement officer (police officer) will perform all the duties of a law enforcement officer, including patrolling the university campus and outlying areas; enforcing local, state and federal laws as well as campus rules and regulations; responding to calls for service; initiating police reports; performing follow-up investigations as needed; directing traffic; and other duties as assigned. Officers may conduct educational activities related to safety and crime prevention. Officers will coordinate law enforcement tasks with other law enforcement agencies. Officers shall prepare accurate and detailed reports and maintain records. Officers may train and instruct other employees in performing these tasks.

Police officers currently work a rotating schedule. Shifts are midnight to 8 AM, 8 AM to 4 PM, and 4 PM to midnight.

The applicant must meet the minimum standards as outlined in SD Administrative Rule Chapter 2:01:02:01 and obtain deputization through the City of Vermillion Police Department. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check, psychological evaluation, and polygraph exam, and medical examination (including drug testing). Per SD Administrative Rule Chapter 2:01:02:01, applicants must be a US citizen and be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment. Travel is required toplete required training and job duties.

Posting Date05/18/2026

Closing Date

Open Until FilledYes

First Consideration Date06/01/2026

Advertised Salary$29.78/hour

Duration of the Term12 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent100

Work Hours

Rotational Shift

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment TypeRegular

Scope of SearchExternal (includes Internal)

If internal, define scope of search

This position requiresTravel, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License, No Requirement

If other, please indicateLaw Enforcement Certification

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

The University of South Dakota Police Department (UPD) is a full-service, professional law enforcement agency dedicated to the safety of our campusmunity.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Information

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position.Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing/Equipment

Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment.Ear Protection (including earplugs), Eye Protection, Latex Gloves, Other, Protective Clothing

If other protection is used please identify

Body armor.

Physical Requirements

Please designate the physical requirements of this positionDriving, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating), Carrying, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting light, Lifting moderate, Lifting heavy, Pushing/Pulling, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking

Describe any of the conditions selected

Sensory Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position.Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses), Near Vision, Peripheral Vision

Working Conditions & Exposures

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.Changes of Temperature, Exposure or Potential Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids, Exposure to Dust, Exposure to Infectious Diseases, Exposure to Noise, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat >100F, Use of a firearm, Walking/Standing on rough or uneven surfaces (gravel, rocks, etc), Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete

Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above

Working Environment

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.Classroom Environment, Office Environment, Outdoors Environment

If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.