Spink County Sheriff's Department

09/04/2026

Labor Day Holiday Crash Statistics

* 505 people were killed in traffic crashes nationwide during the 2024 Labor Day holiday.
* 170 deaths (34%) involved at least one alcohol-impaired driver with a BAC of 0.08 or higher.
* Among drivers ages 18–34 who died, 40% were legally drunk.
* Alcohol impairment was especially severe: 77 of the 100 impaired drivers killed in 2023 had BACs of 0.15 or higher, nearly twice the legal limit.
* The number of crash fatalities in 2024 (505) was the same as in 2023.

Bottom line: Labor Day weekend continues to be especially dangerous on the roads, with alcohol impairment contributing to a significant portion of fatal crashes.

09/03/2026

Meet up with friends this Labor Day weekend, not law enforcement. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

09/01/2026

🚔 NOW HIRING – DEPUTY SHERIFF 🚔

Spink County Sheriff’s Office | Redfield, South Dakota

Looking for more than just a job? Come be part of a department that is moving forward.

The Spink County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a motivated, professional, and community-minded individual to join our team as a Deputy Sheriff.

We are building a proactive, professional, and forward-thinking law enforcement agency that invests in its people, equipment, training, and community.

⭐ WHY SPINK COUNTY?

At the Spink County Sheriff’s Office, we believe our deputies deserve the tools, training, and support necessary to do their jobs well.

We are continually working to improve our department through:

Updated equipment and technology
Professional and specialized training opportunities
Supportive command staff
Proactive law enforcement
Professional development
Community-focused policing
A commitment to listening to our deputies and improving the workplace
A willingness to embrace new ideas and better ways of doing things

You won't simply be filling a position you'll have an opportunity to help shape the future of the department.

💰 COMPETITIVE STARTING PAY💰

Starting pay will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications.

Uncertified starting at $28.58hr

👮 WHAT WE OFFER

✅ 10-hour shifts
✅ Shift differential
✅ Take-home squad car
✅ Full benefit package
✅ Professional and specialized training opportunities
✅ Updated equipment and technology
✅ Supportive command staff
✅ Opportunities for professional development and advancement
✅ Proactive approach to law enforcement
✅ Community involvement
✅ A department committed to investing in its personnel

📋 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must:

Be at least 21 years of age
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Meet all applicable requirements for appointment as a law enforcement officer in South Dakota
Successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening
Possess a valid driver's license
Meet all other employment requirements established by the Spink County Sheriff’s Office

Experienced law enforcement officers are encouraged to apply but is not a requirement. On the job training will be provided.

📍 RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

Deputies must reside within Spink County.

We are looking for someone who is:

Dependable and professional
Self-motivated
Proactive rather than reactive
Committed to serving the citizens of Spink County
Able to work independently
A strong team player
Willing to continue learning and developing professionally
Committed to integrity, accountability, and professionalism
Interested in being part of a department that is growing and improving

🚨 READY FOR A CHANGE?

If you're looking for an agency where your experience matters, your ideas are heard, your training is supported, and your command staff has your back, we want to hear from you.

Join the Spink County Sheriff’s Office.

Serve your community. Build your career. Help shape the future.

📍 Spink County Sheriff’s Office
Redfield, South Dakota

Apply today by calling 605-472-4595 or emailing [email protected] and request an application.

Send a message to learn more

09/01/2026

💙 September is Su***de Prevention Month. 💙

You may notice 988 ribbons on our patrol vehicles throughout the month. They serve as a simple reminder of something incredibly important:

You are never alone.

Life can become overwhelming, and sometimes the people hurting the most are the ones who hide it best. If you’re struggling, please reach out. If you know someone who may be struggling, check on them. A simple conversation could mean more than you realize.

📞 Call or text 988.

When you see that ribbon on one of our vehicles, let it remind you: You matter. Your life matters. And there is always someone willing to listen. 💙

You are never alone.

09/01/2026

🚨🚨Battle of Badges Blood Drive🚨🚨

Mark your calendars for our 11th Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive!

The Battle of the Badges is scheduled for September 22nd from 12 pm- 5:30 pm.

Spink County Ambulance is hosting at the EMS Center!!

Please consider donating in honor of one of your communities first responders EMS, Fire or The Sheriff Department!!

All the blood that is donated comes back to our community!

Help us save lives!!!

08/31/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with our friends and neighboring county as they mourn the loss of one of their own. We stand with their correctional staff, law enforcement family, and loved ones during this difficult time.

Please keep Faulk County and the family, friends, and coworkers of their fallen colleague in your thoughts and prayers. 🖤💙

It is with great sadness we share the news of Correctional Officer David Harrell’s passing. He passed in a non line of duty medical incident. He served the Faulk County Jail since June 21st, 2023. He was also an Army Veteran. Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

08/25/2026

Today a Trooper & a Spink County Deputy teamed up to enforce the Move Over Law while DOT installed a new Move Over Law sign in Spink County on US 281 north of Redfield. In just one hour several violations were addressed.

The sign is new. The law isn’t. Slow down!

08/25/2026

🎒 Now that the kids have all headed back to school… our deputies and 911 dispatchers are headed back to… WORK. 🚔☎️😂

We thought it would be fun to put together some Back-to-Work Boards featuring our deputies and dispatchers with a few questions they answered about themselves! 😉

No homework. No pop quiz. Just a little fun before we continue business!

📓✏️ Welcome back to work, deputies and dispatchers! Class is officially still in session. 🚔

08/19/2026

Back to School! 🎒📚

The Spink County Sheriff’s Office would like to wish all of our area students, teachers, staff, and families a happy and successful first week of school! 🍎

As everyone settles back into the school-year routine, remember to slow down in school zones, watch for children crossing the road, and stay alert for school buses. Let’s work together to make this a safe and exciting year for everyone!

From all of us at the Spink County Sheriff’s Office — have a great school year! 💙🚔

08/19/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the members of the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office, Jail, and all who knew and loved him.