Communications Operator - Meade County Sheriff's Office - CLOSED

Employment Opportunity:     Job # 21-3 / Communications Operator 

Posting Type:                              Open Announcement    

Closing Date:                               Open Until Filled

Starting Wage:                            $17.50 per Hour/ Full-Time with Full Benefits 

Application Procedures:        Please submit Application / Resume to: https://www.meadecounty.org/employment-application                                                              

★Human Resources / 1300 Sherman Street Suite ▫ 212 ▫ Sturgis, SD 57785

Meade County Sheriff’s Office 

General Statement of Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Communications Supervisor and the general supervision of the Sheriff, is responsible for answering all calls for emergency services and maintains radio contact with the sheriff’s Office, police department, fire departments, ambulance services, and all other public entities relating to emergency services.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

1. Answer all calls received by emergency 911 as well as the administrative lines, and coordinate emergency services, determine priority and disseminate the appropriate service to the emergency/call for service.

2. Maintain communication and contact with emergency services units in the field acting as a lifeline by providing information, safety and support through monitoring them in the line of duty.

3. Advise callers of actions they can take until the emergency assistance arrives and walk them through procedure step-by-step.

4. Report all calls and maintain records with all calls for service in an accurate and timely complete manner.

5. Provide emergency first responder instructions to the general public, as instructed by the responders or individuals training.

6. Continually monitor units in the field for safety and well being.

7. Assist in the training of new employees.

8. Operate modern office equipment in conjunction with emergency communications to include, but not excluding any equipment not listed, telephone, teletype, computers, radio, photo copier, fax, etc.

9. Attend training sessions and meetings as required.

10. Perform duties in a manner consistent with safe practices and policies.

11. Perform other such duties and functions as deemed necessary.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position.  Incumbents shall follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum qualifications described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience and Education:

1. High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certification.

2. Ability to learn and follow directions.

3. Ability to be certified in Medical Priority Dispatch and CPR.

4. Ability to be certified in Teletype.

5. Demonstration of the knowledge of Federal Communications Agency regulations.

6. Knowledgeable experience with computers, telephones, radio equipment, etc.

7. No prior felony criminal record.

8. Ability to demonstrate good communication skills.

9. Ability to be certified within one year of hire.

10. Ability to maintain a professional relationship with the interdepartmental and associated agencies, general public and other employees.

11. Ability to train others.

12. Ability to demonstrate familiarity with geographical areas to the extent that they can direct field units to a scene in a timely manner.

13. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Physical Demands:

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.

2. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.

3. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

4. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 10 pounds.

5. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

6. The employee must work various shifts as assigned, which may include weekends and holidays.

7. Ability to function effectively under stressful conditions.

Work Environment:  

1. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Examination, Testing, and Certification:

1. Valid certification in Medical Priority Dispatch, CPR and Teletype.

2. Successful competition in written and/or oral interviews.

3. Other such examination as deemed appropriate and necessary by the Sheriff and/or County.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Financial Technician - Meade County Commission Office - CLOSED

Employment Opportunity:     Job # 21-2 / Financial Technician 

Posting Type:                              Open Announcement    

Closing Date:                               Open Until Filled

Starting Wage:                            $16.67 per Hour/ Full-Time with Full Benefits 

Application Procedures:        Please submit Application / Resume to: https://www.meadecounty.org/employment-application                                                              

★ Human Resources / 1300 Sherman Street Suite ▫ 212 ▫ Sturgis, SD 57785

Financial Technician 

Meade County Commission Office 

This job description indicates, in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of the position.  It may be modified at any time at the discretion of the Department Head and Human Resources. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Commission Assistant/Human Resources Director, the Financial Technician is responsible for assisting with the financial accounting of Meade County, including Accounts Payable and Payroll, as well as performing administrative duties for the Commission Office.

Essential Functions

• Displaying personal initiative and strives to serve in the best interest of County citizens

• Processing claims and payments via check and ACH

• Entering data and maintaining financial records

• Tracking/auditing distribution of payables to their respective County budgets and line items

• Providing financial documents/reports to stakeholders

• Maintaining vendor list, including tracking/reporting 1099, W-9, and other relevant information

• Assisting in payroll process and personnel management

• Preparing and distributing reports, filing records

• Developing and maintaining positive and professional relationships with the general public, vendors, and other employees

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of administration with an emphasis on organizational, financial management, and budgetary control

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Extensive use and knowledge of computer software and technology

• Proficient mathematical skills

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills

Examination, Testing, and Certification

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certification required.

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in accounting and public administration preferred.

• Successful competition in written and/or oral interviews.

• Other such examination as deemed appropriate and necessary by the County.

This is a non-exempt, full-time benefitted position and is eligible for veterans’ preference.    Meade County offers health/vision, dental, and life insurance, paid leave benefits, and retirement benefits. The position is a member of Class A retirement under the South Dakota Retirement System.

Meade County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Meade County Sheriff's Office - Reserve Deputy Program - CLOSED

The Meade County Sheriff’s Office is looking for motivated individuals who would like to join their Reserve Deputy Program. To apply, please complete a Meade County Application.

Reserve Law Enforcement Officers

A reserve law enforcement officer is a person appointed by the appointing authority of a law enforcement agency to supplement and support, without supplanting, law enforcement officers of that agency as a member of a reserve law enforcement officer unit, and who acts in that capacity without compensation except in an emergency, or as permitted by 2:01:07:03 and 2:01:07:03.01.

Reserve officers must meet the same minimum standards as a certified law enforcement officers, as set forth in chapter 2:01:02.

A reserve officer appointed by an appointing authority has one year from the date of appointment to obtain certification from the commission as a reserve law enforcement official.

Newly appointed reserve officer must submit the LES Application along with two fingerprint cards to Law Enforcement Training.

FEMA Training Class - JAN 22, 2021

Highway Equipment Operator - Elm Springs, SD - CLOSED

Employment Opportunity:     Job # 21-1 / Equipment Operator 

Posting Type:                             Open Announcement    

Closing Date:                              Open Until Filled

Starting Wage:                            $17. 50 per Hour/ Full-Time with Full Benefits 

Application Procedures:          Please submit Application / Resume to: https://www.meadecounty.org/employment-application                                                              

★Human Resources / 1300 Sherman Street Suite ▫ 212 ▫ Sturgis, SD 57785

HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 

Service area: Elm Springs SD 

General Statement of Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Highway Superintendent and general supervision of the Assistant Highway Superintendent, is responsible for skilled construction, maintenance and repair work on County roads, related facilities and equipment.  Operate any type of equipment over 26,000 lbs.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and perform minor repairs to a variety of vehicles including but not limited to - trucks, dozers, pay-loaders, scrapers, motor graders, tractors, and trailers all used in the repair of County roads and bridges.

• Participate with work crews in all aspects of highway maintenance to include asphalt repair, patching, sealing, overlay, crack filling, roller and oiler.

• Coordinate operation and maintain section gravel roads to include blading and pulling shoulders, and maintaining ditches and roadways by cutting edges and mowing.

• Repair County roads and bridges to include loading and unloading materials, fencing, crack filling and picking up litter as needed.

• Remove snow during inclement weather.

• Assist in loading and hauling of dirt, gravel, snow and other materials.

• Mow grass in County roadway ditches as needed.

• Clean and/or assist in draining ditches.

• Maintain records of work performed.

• Perform duties in a manner consistent with safe practices.

• Wear Personal Protective Equipment when required.

• Attend meetings and seminars as assigned.

• Perform other such duties and functions as deemed necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Education:

1. High School diploma or G.E.D. certification.

2. One (1) year of experience in operating trucks, heavy/light equipment and tools associated with construction.

3. Currently possess or ability to obtain a valid South Dakota Class A Commercial Drivers License with air brake and tanker endorsements.

4. Broad knowledge of procedures, techniques, and standards applicable to highway and roadway maintenance and construction.

5. Proficiency in the use of a wide variety of shop tools.

6. Ability to work unsupervised.

7. Ability to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.

8. Ability to work well with others and get along with the general public.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.

2. The employee is frequently required to stand.

3. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear.

4. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

5. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.

3. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places.

Examination, Testing, and Certification:

The Examination, Testing and Certification described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Valid South Dakota Class A Commercial Drivers License with air brake and tanker endorsements.

2. Successful competition in written and/or oral interviews.

3. Other such examination as deemed appropriate and necessary by the County.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

CLOSED

December 18, 2020

Deputy Sheriff 

Employment Opportunity:  Job # 20-21

Posting Type:  Open Announcement    

Closing Date:  OPEN UNTIL FILLED 

Starting Wage: $19.91 per hour 

Full-Time Position:  40 Hours per week / Full Benefit Package 

Application Procedures:  Please submit a Meade County application (https://www.meadecounty.org/employment-application to: Human Resources  / 1300 Sherman Street  STE 212  / Sturgis, SD 57785

General Statement of Duties

Under the general supervision of the Sheriff; is responsible for performing general law enforcement functions related to law and order and to serve the legal process of the courts.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

1. Patrol assigned areas to enforce laws, issue citations, make arrests, investigate violations, and prevent criminal activity.

2. Serve civil and criminal warrants, subpoenas, summons, and other processes.

3. Transport prisoners to courtrooms, prison, medical facility and other locations as needed.

4. Investigate illegal and/or suspicious activities and persons.  Arrest violators, sign complaints, prevent disturbances.

5. Locate and place persons under arrest.  Transport persons on arrest warrants into custody.

6. Investigate domestic violence and other disturbances.

7. Assist with traffic control as deemed necessary.

8. Assist with weather observation, fire and ambulance calls and any other communication activities.

9. Testify in court.

10. Maintain courtroom security.

11. Carry out orders and enforce directions from State and Federal Court System.

12. Maintain records and complete required reports as deemed necessary.

13. Assist in vehicle maintenance.

14. Assist any calls assigned by dispatch.

15. Attend training sessions and meetings as required.

16. Wear Personal Protective Equipment as deemed necessary.

17. Perform duties in a manner consistent with safe practices.

18. Perform other such duties and functions as deemed necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Education:

1. High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certification.  One (1) year experience with State and Federal mandates or an equivalent of experience and education may be acceptable.

2. Ability to obtain Certification by the South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy with in 12 months of hire date.

3. Must be 21 years of age or older.