No, the City only accepts applications for vacant positions. You are encouraged to set up an account through our website at my.siouxfalls.org to be notified via e-mail when positions that interest you are open.
All types – from entry level to professional. Employees are needed in all areas to provide essential services including police and fire protection, recreational and cultural opportunities, clean water, and properly maintained streets.
It’s easy to set up – it just takes a user name and password.
Once you establish an account, you can review all of the City’s job descriptions and select any that you are interested in. If a position comes open and you’ve indicated an interest in it, we’ll send you an e-mail to let you know.
It’s a great way to keep informed of employment opportunities with the City!
[+]What if I don’t have an account set up? How else can I find out about open positions?
All of the City’s vacancies are posted on the City’s website at www.siouxfalls.org, in the Sunday Argus Leader newspaper, and at the South Dakota Career Center as well as numerous other recruitment sources.
[+]OK, so I found an open position that I’m interested in. How do I apply for the job?
We encourage you to apply online through our website at www.siouxfalls.org or more specifically through your account at my.siouxfalls.org.
You’ll complete the City employment application and also have the opportunity to attach your resume and cover letter. If you prefer, you can submit a paper application available at the South Dakota Career Center or the City’s Human Resources office. Regardless of how you apply, your application must be submitted prior to the stated deadline in order to be considered.
[+]What qualifications are you looking for in an applicant?
First of all, we are looking for candidates who meet or exceed the minimum qualifications of the job description so be sure to review that when applying for the job.
We’re also looking for strong customer service skills for all positions because that’s what we’re here to do – provide excellent service!
[+]How long should I expect to wait before hearing from the City regarding the status of my application?
Once the position has closed, it may take two to four weeks for all the applications to be reviewed – first by Human Resources and then by the hiring department. The length of time to review the applications is dependent upon how many applications are received – sometimes up to 300 applications for one open position! At the completion of the application review process, all applicants will receive a letter in the mail notifying them whether or not they have been selected for an interview.
[+]What if I’m not interested in a regular full-time job – I just want to work on a temporary or seasonal basis. How do I apply for that?
Some City departments have temporary and/or seasonal positions available on a fairly regular basis. In fact, the City hires approximately 500 such employees on an annual basis.
Once again, check our website at www.siouxfalls.org. On the Human Resources home page there will be temporary employment opportunities in the left column. Click on the department that interests you and it will include a paper application that you can download, print, complete, and return to the hiring department.
At this time, online applications are not available for temporary and/or seasonal positions.
[+]I want to be a Police Officer or Firefighter. How do I apply for that?
There is a specific hiring process, beginning with a written test, for these two positions. When you set up your account on the City’s website, select the Police Officer and/or Firefighter position(s) so that you will be notified when the application process is open. The City typically tests for Police Officer annually and for Firefighter once every two years. Hiring for these positions is a multi-phase process and is described on the City’s website at www.siouxfalls.org on the Police and Fire Rescue home pages.
