Career guide · South Dakota
How to Become a Female Police Officer in South Dakota
8 active openings· pay $66k–$100k/yr
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The core documents and certifications most South Dakota departments expect from police officer candidates:
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓Birth certificate or passport
- ✓High school diploma / GED
- ✓Physical agility waiver signed
- ✓CPR / First Aid certification
- ✓Written exam confirmation
- ✓Polygraph authorization form
- ✓Psychological eval clearance
- ✓Background check authorization
Police PAT fitness standards
Physical Agility Test (PAT) benchmarks. Women pass these at high rates when they train to them specifically — here are the minimum and target numbers:
| Event | Minimum | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups (1 min) | 18 reps | 35 reps |
| Sit-Ups (1 min) | 25 reps | 40 reps |
| 1.5-Mile Run | 16:00 | 13:30 |
| 300-Meter Sprint | 82 sec | 65 sec |
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Open police officer jobs in South Dakota
8 live openings, updated weekly from official agency boards.
Law Enforcement Officer
Department of the Interior · Lower Brule, South Dakota, SD
Law Enforcement Officer
Department of the Interior · Lower Brule, South Dakota, SD
Campus Safety Officer - Southeast Technical College
Sheriff's Office · 415 N. Dakota Ave Sioux Falls, SD
Airport Security Supervisor
Sheriff's Office · 320 W. 4th St. Sioux Falls, SD
Certified or Licensed Addiction Counselor
Sheriff's Office · 321 Kansas City St, SD
Deputy Sheriff
Campbell County · Campbell County, SD
Deputy Sheriff
Douglas County · Armour, SD
Certified Deputy Sheriff
Custer County · Custer, SD
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