Police Officer

Location: Wagner, SD

The Wagner Police Department is accepting applications for full-time Police Officers. WPD is a proactive law enforcement agency seeking motivated candidates to serve the community.

Wagner, South Dakota is located along SD Highway 46/50 in east river, south central South Dakota, only 12 miles from Fort Randall Dam (on the Missouri River) which offers great fishing, hunting, boating and camping opportunities. It is a growing city with excellent school and health care systems.

WPD offers many unique opportunities and benefits, some of which include:

• $22.00/hourly pay upon hire, $22.50 upon completion of a six-month probationary period, and $23.00 upon attainment of law enforcement officer certification. Certified officers start at $23.00/hourly.
• $1.50 night and weekend differential.
• Benefits include full coverage health insurance for the employee, South Dakota State Retirement, vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
• Pitman scheduling which includes every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off, with 12 hour rotating shifts.
• New officers complete a Field Training Program to ensure they are equipped to serve. A condensed program is offered to those with prior police experience.
• Opportunities to attend advanced training.
• The City of Wagner offers a $1,200.00 residency incentive after moving to and living within the city boundaries for one year.
• Uniforms and equipment are provided.

If you are interested in a rewarding career in law enforcement with WPD, contact Chief Damon Griffith at damongriffith@cityofwagner.com or (605) 384-3222 (WPD non-emergency number).

Applications can be found online at www.cityofwagner.org within the City Government tab, or in person at the City Finance Office located at 60 Main Avenue SE, Wagner, SD.

Applications are accepted until positions are filled.

The City of Wagner is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provider.