Civil Deputy

Civil Deputy

Salary

$21.84 Hourly

Location

300 Kansas City Street, Rapid City, SD

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

01774

Department

Sheriffs Office

Division

Law Enforcement

Opening Date

05/20/2026

Closing Date

6/21/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

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Position Description

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community while building a rewarding career in law enforcement? The Pennington County Sheriffs Office is seeking a dedicated individual to join our Civil Deputy team.

Under the direction of the Civil Sergeant, the Civil Deputy plays a vital role in the legal process by serving civil documents and executing court orders. This includes the service of writs of execution, distress warrants, protection orders, notices of small claims, and notices to vacate. The ideal candidate is professional, organized, and committed to carrying out duties with integrity and accuracy.

If you are looking for a position that combines public service with procedural precision, we invite you to apply today.

Position Functions

• Manage, monitor and conduct Sheriff's sales, tax collection, property sales and foreclosures, executions and collection of statutory fees.
• Communicate, coordinate and facilitate with plaintiffs regarding all processes assigned to them.
• Serve eviction notices and coordinate the removal of both people and property.
• Obtain and maintain working knowledge of duties.
• Exercise due diligence in research, service and return of all executions, tax warrants and other civil process.
• Collect and document money collected on all writs, warrants and foreclosures.
• Interact in a professional manner with the public, staff, inmates and other government agencies.
• Maintain professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters while providing excellent customer service to the public, staff, inmates and other government agencies.
• Ensure the Sheriff's Office policies and procedures are followed, and the supervising sergeant is advised of any unusual occurrence or concern.
• Maintain ability to testify as a credible witness in court.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with all county policies and procedures.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required:

• HS Diploma or GED.
• One year of customer service, collection and/or property management experience.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid South Dakota Driver's License within 90 days of moving to South Dakota.

Additional Information

Working Environment:

• Work is performed in an office, in a vehicle and outdoors in a field environment, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.
• This position may be exposed to hazardous conditions, extreme weather conditions, infectious diseases, air and waterborne pathogens, bodily fluids and combative and assaultive suspects and criminals.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards
• This position frequently remains stationary for long periods of time and needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine and printer.
• Must be able to move up to 20 pounds unassisted and move 40 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively on telephone, in-person and in writing.
• Ability to see, hear, complete data entry, stand, walk, bend, stoop, run and walk up stairs.

Pennington County Benefit Summary

The following is a summary of benefits available to full-time and part-time benefited employees of Pennington County.

Heath Care Program

Health - Pennington County has a self-funded health care program for employees and their dependents. Health Insurance and Prescription Drug is covered through Wellmark (Blue Cross Blue Shield). Two plans are offered: a traditional PPO plan with co-pay structure and a high deductible plan with higher deductible/out-of-pocket maximums.

Dental - Dental coverage is provided through Delta Dental of South Dakota. 100% of usual and customary charges for preventive and diagnostic procedures are covered, after a $50 deductible per individual / $150 per family. Routine and restorative procedures, endodontics, periodontics, and major services are covered at 50%. There is an annual maximum of $1000 per individual. Orthodontics are not covered under this plan.

Prescription - The Health care program includes retail and mail order (90-day supply) prescription coverage, both requiring an affordable co-pay. Co-pays do not accumulate toward satisfaction of the deductible or co-insurance limit.

Note: Health care program coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following one complete month of employment. The program is available for employees and their dependents.

Life Insurance

Pennington County provides a $20,000 basic life insurance policy for every benefited employee. Optional supplemental life insurance can be purchased for employee, spouse, and dependent children.

Employee Assistance Program

Pennington County employees and family members may receive counseling services for issues relating to financial difficulties, marital and family distress, emotional problems, and alcohol or drug abuse. Generally speaking, as many as three visits annually are provided at no charge. Services are confidential.

Retirement Plan

Pennington County is a member of the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS). The employee contributes 6% (8% for public safety) of gross wages. The contribution is matched by the County. Upon separation from employment with Pennington County, individuals who are fully vested in SDRS (three years of contributory service) have the right to receive a monthly lifetime retirement benefit at retirement age.

Employees may choose to save additional funds toward retirement on a pre-tax basis through the SDRS supplemental retirement program. Other SDRS benefits include long term disability, family, and spouse benefits.

Supplemental Insurance

AFLAC offers various supplemental insurance policies for employees and family members. These policies are portable and guaranteed renewable. Premiums are deducted from payroll.

Paid Time Off

Vacation - Vacation time accrues per pay period at the rate of 3.077 hours for new employees with incremental increases based on years of service. Maximum hours of accumulation apply.

Sick Leave - Sick leave accrues at the rate of 3.077 hours per pay period. Employees may use up to 80 hours of available sick leave annually for other designated reasons. Sick leave separation benefits are available after 10 years of employment.

Holidays - Employees are eligible for up to 11 paid holidays per year.

All Paid Time Off benefits are prorated based on the number of hours worked or benefit time taken in a pay period for all benefited employees.

This summary is for general information only. Employees have access to complete and detailed policies, procedures, or summary plan descriptions for all benefits cited.

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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid drivers license? If yes, please list license number, state issued, and expiration date.

03

Have you used any form of federally illegal drugs in the past year? If yes, please explain below.

Required Question

Employer Pennington County

Department Sheriffs Office Address 300 Kansas City Street

Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701