Davison County Sheriff's Office

10/13/2026

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Frank.

10/10/2026

07/29/2026

DEPUTY SHERIFF OPENING

Would you like to make a difference in our communities? Do you have a desire to protect and serve? The Davison County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for a full-time Deputy Sheriff.

The starting wage for uncertified candidates is $24.41 – $26.25 per hour, with a higher wage possible for currently certified officers. Some evenings, weekends, and holidays, along with being on call are required.

The main duties of this position will be as a Civil Service Deputy Sheriff. The successful candidate will also be assigned to serving civil papers and some patrol work. Uncertified applicants would be required to attend the 13 week Police Academy in Pierre, SD within 1 year of being hired.
Some of the duties involved with this position include the following:

• Service of civil papers, including small claims, garnishments, summons and complaints, divorce papers, juvenile court papers, and any other civil service papers that come into the Sheriff’s Office.
• Conducting patrols for the detection and prevention of crimes.
• Enforcing traffic and criminal laws in Davison County.
• Investigating crimes, collecting evidence, and submitting evidence for testing.
• Testifying in court.
• Completing case reports in a timely manner.
• Any and all other duties assigned by the Sheriff or Chief Deputy.

A successful candidate will need to have skills in the following areas:
• Good communication
• Teamwork
• Multi-tasking
• Good observation
• Ability to recall information
Job requirements include:
• A minimum of a high school education or GED. A college or vocational education in law enforcement is preferred.
• Be either a currently certified law enforcement officer in the State of South Dakota or be capable of being certified.
• A valid driver’s license.
• You must live in or relocate to Davison County.
• Previous experience working in a jail is a plus, but not a requirement.
• Must complete a Resume, South Dakota Law Enforcement Application, and release of information.

You can visit www.davisoncounty.org or contact the Davison County Sheriff’s Office for an application and release of information. These can be emailed to Sheriff Steve Harr at [email protected]. They can also be dropped off or mailed to Davison County Sheriff’s Office 1015 S Miller, Mitchell, SD 57301.
If you have any questions about this position, please contact Sheriff Steve Harr at (605) 995-8630 or [email protected].
Application deadline is Friday August 21st, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
Davison County is an EEO employer.

07/28/2026

We are currently seeking applications for full and part time corrections officers. If you are interested in a career change, please reach out or stop in to our office.

07/16/2026

This is the map for outbound traffic at the rodeo this week. If you are planning on attending the rodeo, please make yourself familiar with the traffic pattern.

It is going to be a hot weekend. Please be safe, whether you are at the rodeo or any event outside.

05/15/2026

On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the eastbound on-ramp at exit 332 (Mitchell) on Interstate 90 will be closed. The closure is for repair of the railroad bridge located at the end of the ramp. During the scheduled closure, ramp traffic will follow a signed detour west to exit 330 and back onto I-90 using the exit 330 eastbound on-ramp.

The closure of the eastbound on-ramp at exit 332 is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.

This overall project includes replacing bridge approach slabs and joints to provide a smoother transition on and off the structure. Berm repairs and improvements to the approach pavement will also be completed to enhance ride quality and extend the life of the roadway.

A polymer chip seal will be applied to help protect the surface from moisture and wear. Guardrail upgrades will improve roadside safety, and an acceleration lane will be constructed to allow drivers to safely merge into traffic.

The prime contractor for this $2.67 million paving project is T & R Construction of Sioux Falls, SD. The overall project completion date is Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.

Featured Project Information:
Find additional information about this project on the SDDOT website at https://dot.sd.gov/i90-mitchellbridges.

For the latest on road and weather conditions, road closures, construction work zones, commercial vehicle restrictions, and traffic incidents, please visit https://sd511.org or dial 511.

05/13/2026

FORECLOSURE SALE - MAY 14, 2026 AT 10:00AM

Idaho Housing and Finance Association
vs
Brittney Geidel and Matthew Geidel, AAA Collections Inc, and Credico, Inc d/b/a Credit Collections Bureau, and any person in possession

This sale will be located at the Davison County Public Safety Building, located at 1015 S Miller, Mitchell, SD. The sale will be on May 14, 2026 at 10:00am.

To be sold will be property located at 201 E 4th, Mt Vernon, SD.

Legal Description of Property:

Lot Five (5) and Six (6), Warner's First Addition to the City of Mount Vernon, Davison County, South Dakota, according to the plat filed in Book 1 of Misc. Records, Pages 188-190 on November 2, 1882, in the Office of the Register of Deeds, Davison County, South Dakota.

The opening bid for this property will be $118,400.

Any perspective buyer will need to do their due diligence in checking for liens on the property. The Davison County Sheriff's Office does not check for liens. This is the buyer's responsibility.

This property will be sold to the highest bidder.

05/06/2026

We here at the Davison County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the community who came together under the guidance of Plastow Thyme Out and provided our building with a day of feasting. The meals were delicious and the extra snacks filled any void we may have had. More importantly the appreciation that we all felt gave us a good reminder that even when these jobs are not easy, we are here for the community, just as much as the community is here for us.

04/09/2026

Our office received a call about 5 dogs that appeared to have been dumped on a field approach near the intersection of 397th Avenue and 258th Street. When we arrived, we found the 5 dogs, along with 2 metal dog crates. We were able to catch 4 of the 5, which were taken to Lakeview Vet Clinic. The 5th dog was not able to be caught and ran into some CRP land. If you are in that area, please keep an eye out for it. Purr N Ruff animal rescue will be bringing a trap out tonight to try to catch it. The dogs look to be labradoodles. We would love information if you know who the owner of these is.

Photos of 2 of the dogs are below. They should be available for adoption sometime next week.

04/07/2026

The burn ban for Davison County was lifted by the County Commission today. If you are burning, please use precautions, as fires can still spread rapidly. Also, please remember to report all controlled burns to dispatch at 605-995-8400 prior to starting them. Thank you.