State Trooper Jobs in South Dakota

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Rapid City, SD
25 days ago

Rapid City, SD
25 days ago

The Rapid City Police Department is one of the most progressive law enforcement agencies in the region and the only internationally accredited police department in South Dakota....

Community Police Officers

Pierre, SD
25 days ago

Pierre, SD
25 days ago

All CM page layouts COMMUNITY POLICE OFFICERS Posted: 03/09/2025 Fire, Law Enforcement, and Security Duties Respond to Calls for Service Deter, Detect, & Investigate Crime Enforce Traffic Laws Preliminary...

Highway Patrol Trooper

Pierre, SD
30+ days ago

Pierre, SD
30+ days ago

Learn functions and objectives of Federal, State, and other local law enforcement agencies. Learn basic principles of criminal law. Learn principles and practices of community policing....

Police Officer

Huron, SD
30+ days ago

Huron, SD
30+ days ago

Special Requirements Must be able to perform those duties normally associated with law enforcement work....

Police Officer

Hartford, SD
45+ days ago

Hartford, SD
45+ days ago

Must be eligible for certification under the South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission. Must be a United States citizen....

Police Officer - City of Spearfish Sign-On Bonus $6,000 plus $500 per month housing allowance for 8 months

Spearfish, SD
45+ days ago

Spearfish, SD
45+ days ago

Possession of or ability to readily obtain South Dakota Law Enforcement Certification. Preference will be given to candidates with certification....

Police Officer (Entry Level/Lateral Entry)

Vermillion, SD
45+ days ago

Vermillion, SD
45+ days ago

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Patrols the City of Vermillion in a patrol car to preserve law and order....

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Demographic Data for South Dakota

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Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in South Dakota

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National

Total Population

884,808

Number of Businesses

27,563

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Salary for State Trooper Jobs in South Dakota

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

State Troopers in South Dakota offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

34.3%

High School or GED

21.9%

Associate's Degree

16.0%

Vocational Degree or Certification

12.5%

Master's Degree

9.8%

Some College

3.0%

Doctorate Degree

1.6%

Some High School

0.8%

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