Sergeant Salary in South Dakota

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How much does a Sergeant make in South Dakota? The average Sergeant salary in South Dakota is $76,246 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $62,243 and $85,139. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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What is a Sergeant?

Sergeant (/ËˆsÉ‘Ë(r)dÊ’É™nt/ SARJ-É™nt; abbreviated to Sgt and capitalized when used as a named person's title) is a rank in many uniformed organizations, principally military and policing forces. The alternate spelling, "serjeant", is used in The Rifles and other units that draw their heritage from the British Light Infantry. Its origin is the Latin "serviens", "one who serves", through the French term "sergent". The term "Sergeant" refers to a non-commissioned officer placed above the rank of a corporal and a police officer immediately below a lieutenant or, in the UK Police forces, below ...

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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Deadwood, SD	Avg. Salary $74,211	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Pierre, SD	Avg. Salary $71,412	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Watertown, SD	Avg. Salary $75,737	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aberdeen, SD	Avg. Salary $70,140	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agar, SD	Avg. Salary $70,140	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akaska, SD	Avg. Salary $70,140	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alcester, SD	Avg. Salary $75,228	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alexandria, SD	Avg. Salary $75,737	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allen, SD	Avg. Salary $74,211	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alpena, SD	Avg. Salary $72,938	Date Updated March 26, 2024

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Patrol Sergeant

City of Rockdale - Killeen , TX

The Rockdale Police Department is seeking a dynamic Police Sergeant to assume command of patrol operations in the absence of command staff, supervise police officers, and department employees in the ...

ZipRecruiter - 24 days ago

Public Safety Sergeant (North Hills)

Kane Realty Corporation - Raleigh , NC

Public Safety Sergeant Kane Realty Corporation in Raleigh, NC is looking to hire a full-time Public Safety Sergeant . Do you have excellent customer service and public relations skills? Are you ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 64 days ago

Police Sergeant

Allied Universal® - Winston-Salem , NC

Job Description Sworn Police Officer - Sergeant Full Time Multiple Shifts and locations Starting Pay Rate: $ 22. 50 per hour We are looking for highly motivated applicants that have the education ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 25 days ago

Sergeant (Delta Shift)

County of Oconee - Walhalla , SC

Description: Job posted until filled. Entry salary is $52,554. Must be Class 2 certified and have 3 years experience. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this position is to ensure operational ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 71 days ago

SGT PATROL

Clear Creek County, Colorado - Georgetown , CO

GENERAL PURPOSE Under the direct supervision of the assigned Division Commander, the Sergeant is responsible for the operation of an assigned component of the Office, including direct supervision of ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 62 days ago

Police Officer or Police Corporal

Los Alamos County - Los Alamos , NM

Police Corporal/Police Sergeant NEW HIRE SIGN-ON AND RETENTION BONUSES AVAILABLE: SIGN-ON BONUS: $10,000 FOR CERTIFIED $5,000 AT NEW HIRE AND $5,000 AFTER 6 MONTHS $7,500 FOR NON-CERTIFIED $3,750 AT ...

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What does a Sergeant do?

Common responsibilities of a Sergeant

Performs crisis intervention functions to include, but not limited to, subduing or restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, and preventing escapes, using approved deadly or non-deadly force, restraints or other approved methods.

December 25, 2022

Demonstrated administrative skills, including knowledge of labor law, civil and other liability issues, organizational behavior, motivation, evaluation and disciplinary action.

January 13, 2023

Provides emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters and accidents to include but not limited to, CPR, first aid, apprehension of escaping or escaped inmates, implementation of evacuation procedures, provides security of inmates and/or areas in accordance with the emergency situation.

January 28, 2023

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school and completion of an approved correctional officer training program.

January 30, 2023

Review officer reports, provide feedback, and directs the officers to conduct follow up investigation(s) as necessary in order to determine what occurred, to obtain all relevant information based on the incident, and to identify the individuals involved.

April 13, 2023

Supervises specialized teams and services including Airport Law Enforcement, Field Training Officers, and related assignments.

May 04, 2023

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About South Dakota

South Dakota (/- dəˈkoʊtə/ (listen)) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux Native American tribes, who compose a large portion of the population and historically dominated the territory. South Dakota is the seventeenth largest by area, but the fifth smallest by population and the 5th least densely populated of the 50 United States. As the southern part of the former Dakota Territory, South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889, simultaneously with North Dakota. Pierre is the state capital and Sioux Falls, with a populat...

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About South Dakota South Dakota (/- dəˈkoʊtə/ (listen)) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux Nati....More

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