S.D. Admin. R. 55:10:04:04

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 55:10:04:04 - Selection process

The selection process for law enforcement officers shall proceed as follows:

(1) Following the deadline for applications, the commissioner shall prepare a requisition list of applicants and submit the list to the appointing authority;

(2) Any applicant who possesses a current law enforcement certification in South Dakota or in another jurisdiction shall be added to the requisition list ;

(3) The appointing authority shall determine which applicants meet the minimum requirements for the position;

(4) The appointing authority may then use any number or combination of selection methods to evaluate all eligible applicants, including a written exam and interviews, to determine the degree to which each eligible possesses the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. If a written exam is used, all eligible applicants except certified law enforcement must take the exam;

(5) The appointing authority may then extend a conditional offer of employment to any applicant on the requisition list meeting the foregoing requirements. The offer of employment shall be conditioned on the number of positions available at the time the applicant meets the minimum requirements for appointment and successful completion of the requirements of subdivisions (6) and (7) of this section;

(6) The appointing authority shall determine if the applicant is of good character as determined by a background investigation and may require the applicant to complete a polygraph examination;

(7) The appointing authority shall then determine if the applicant meets the mandatory minimum requirements for the position; and

(8) The appointing authority shall select for each available position an applicant who has met all of the requirements of the position and shall report the final selection to the commissioner.

S.D. Admin. R. 55:10:04:04

39 SDR 99, effective 12/3/2012; 43 SDR 80, effective 12/5/2016; 46 SDR 077, effective 12/9/2019

General Authority: SDCL 3-6D-7.

Law Implemented: SDCL 3-6C-23, 3-6D-7.