Company Profile
Rapid City Police Department
Company Overview
Our Department serves the nearly 70,000 citizens of Rapid City, the citizens of nearby suburban areas, and the estimated 2 million tourists that visit our community and the Black Hills region every year. Rapid City has been recognized as one of the safest communities in the country, and we are continually working to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the people we serve.
We offer a variety of services, and are especially proud of our proactive programs to keep our community safe, such as the School Liaison Program and our civilian traffic investigators. We also see ourselves as a leader in quality training throughout the region, with outstanding recruit training and Field Officer Training programs to cultivate committed, courteous officers for our department.
Please browse this site to learn more about the department, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest, most up-to-date information about RCPD. We are always interested in sharing information, technology, or even personnel with other law enforcement agencies. In addition, we are always seeking qualified, professional employees and invite interested candidates to inquire about employment opportunities.
Thank you for your interest in the Rapid City Police Department. If we can be of further assistance, feel free to contact us.
Karl Jegeris
Chief of Police
Company History
The Rapid City Police Department evolved from its 'Wild West' beginnings in 1882 to a modern, technologically-advanced department. We are one of the most progressive law enforcement agencies in the region, and the only internationally accredited police department in South Dakota. We have been continuously accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies since 1990.
Benefits
Coverage Tier City Pays Employee Pays
Single Employee 100% ($424) $0
Two-Party (employee + dependent) 75% ($636) $212 per month
Family (employee + 2-3 dependents) 66% ($860) $436 per month
Family plus (employee + 4 or more dependents 65% ($926) $502 per month
Other stand-out benefit perks:
*Our Co-Pay is very low in comparison to other places: $20
*Our annual Deductible is very low: $300 for single, $600 for family
*The City paid retiree benefit is also a big deal as the City continues to pay your premium until you are Medicare eligible.
*Our retirement match is a unique benefit as each officer contributes 8% toward the retirement system; the City matches each employee’s contribution penny for penny.