Law Enforcement Officer
Vermillion, SD
Updated: May 19
Law Enforcement Officer
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| Institution | The University of South Dakota |
| Working Title | Law Enforcement Officer |
| Posting Number | CSA02699P |
| Department | USD-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 to complete required training and job duties. |
| Posting Date | 05/18/2026 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| First Consideration Date | 06/01/2026 |
| Advertised Salary | $29.78/hour |
| Duration of the Term | 12 months |
| If Other, describe duration | |
| Appointment Percent | 100 |
| Work Hours | Rotational Shift |
| Typical Hours Worked Per Week | |
| Appointment Type | Regular |
| Scope of Search | External (includes Internal) |
| If internal, define scope of search | |
| This position requires | Travel, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License, No Requirement |
| If other, please indicate | Law 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 campus community. |
| Equal Employment Opportunity Statement | |
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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 |
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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 |
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| If other protection is used please identify | Body armor. |
Physical Requirements
| Please designate the physical requirements of this position | Driving, 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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Other
- Reference List
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 to complete required training and job duties. Posting Date 05/18/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 06/01/2026 Advertised Salary $29.78/hour Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours Rotational Shift Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Travel, Weekends/ Holidays, Valid Drivers License, No Requirement If other, please indicate Law Enforcement Certification
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