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Pennington County Sheriff's Office
Hiring process, pay research and preparation guide.
Applicant route covered: Deputy applicants; corrections follows different age and fitness rules. Academy arrangements remain unverified.
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Minimum requirements
- Age 21; high-school diploma/GED; South Dakota license or ability to obtain one; U.S. work authorization.
- No felony or simple-assault domestic-violence conviction; no federally illegal drug use during the previous year.
Lateral entry
Separate lateral requirements and training arrangements need confirmation.
Recruiting contact
Sheriff hiring HR
605-394-6889Hiring outline
- Initial application screening; successful applicants receive testing appointments.
- Agency-administered agility test; candidates advanced to interview may interview that day.
Physical testing
Deputy standards are age/gender neutral. Outside-agency results are not accepted; failing any portion ends testing.
| Event | Standard |
|---|---|
| 1.5-mile run | 16:30 |
| Sit-ups | 30 in one minute |
| Push-ups | 18 in one minute |
Benefits
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Hiring incentives
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Partial guide: later selection stages, certification timing, funding and current vacancies are unverified.
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Which applicant route does this Pennington County Sheriff's Office guide cover?
Deputy applicants; corrections follows different age and fitness rules. Academy arrangements remain unverified.
What minimum requirements are recorded for Pennington County Sheriff's Office?
Age 21; high-school diploma/GED; South Dakota license or ability to obtain one; U.S. work authorization. No felony or simple-assault domestic-violence conviction; no federally illegal drug use during the previous year. These are selected requirements, not the complete current eligibility or disqualifier list.
What salary information is available for Pennington County Sheriff's Office?
Salary figures have not been established in this Pennington County Sheriff's Office profile. Check the official recruiting sources below; missing pay research does not mean unpaid work.
What hiring process does Pennington County Sheriff's Office describe?
Initial application screening; successful applicants receive testing appointments. Agency-administered agility test; candidates advanced to interview may interview that day.
What physical testing information is available for Pennington County Sheriff's Office?
Deputy standards are age/gender neutral. Outside-agency results are not accepted; failing any portion ends testing.
Is Pennington County Sheriff's Office hiring now?
Current hiring status and application deadlines are not verified. A recruiting page alone does not confirm an opening. Use the employer’s current announcement before applying.
When was this Pennington County Sheriff's Office research reviewed?
This partial profile was reviewed 2026-10-23. That is not a vacancy verification date, and reading this page does not refresh the underlying research.
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