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South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper
and apply today!
The Highway Patrol is continuously seeking applicants. Learn more about this opportunity!
Highway Patrol Jobs & Careers
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is currently hiring! Learn more about a future career with the South Dakota Highway Patrol by reading below. Click here to apply today!
By joining the South Dakota Highway Patrol, you can pursue a career that serves citizens with confidence, distinction and pride. In addition to job satisfaction and a sense of purpose, you’ll receive benefits including:
- Excellent pay to include weekend and night shift differential
- Family health insurance
- State retirement
- Ongoing training
- New challenges and opportunities
With a family of 201 troopers, the South Dakota Highway Patrol is a reliable friend to the travelers and residents of our state. For more information, check out our recruitment slideshow. You can also email us or call headquarters at
(605) 773-3105.
Current Highway Patrol Troopers
If you’re a current trooper, you can find additional resources with the South Dakota Highway Patrol Association. Retired troopers can log-in to access retiree information from the Highway Patrol.