The National Weather Service will be conducting training on severe weather and weather spotter training on Wednesday, April 11th, starting at 7pm at the Oelrichs Community Center. Anyone interested should plan to attend.

The Fall River County assessment appeal board will meet in the afternoon of Tuesday, April 17th.

Assessor: The Fall River County Director of Equalization’s office is accepting applications for a full-time, certified assessor. Applicant must have excellent customer service, computer, math, written and verbal communication skills.  Real estate background, ability to read maps and understand legal descriptions is a plus. Must be able to pass background check and have clean driving history. Position requires regular fieldwork as well as office work. Starting wages are $12-$14/hour (for already certified) depending on experience. Benefits include paid health, vision and dental insurance; vacation, sick and personal leave and South Dakota State Retirement. Submit application to the Director of Equalization office. Open until filled. 

Jailer/Correctional Officer: The Fall River County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for correctional officers. Ideal applicants are those with good moral character, in good physical condition and who are interested in serving their community as a member of the Fall River County Sheriff’s Office Team.  Correctional officers, upon hire, undergo on-going training courses along with on-the-job training to prepare them to supervise inmates.

Starting wage: $12.50/hour (DOE). Shifts are day, evening and overnight, and include weekends and holidays. Benefits include paid health, vision and dental insurance; vacation, sick and personal leave and South Dakota State Retirement.  Applicant must be at least 18 year of age with high school diploma or GED.  Must have a valid SD drivers license and have no felony convictions. Applicants must pass a complete background investigation, interview process, and a drug screening test.  No experience required. Females encouraged to apply.  Submit Law Enforcement Applications to the Sheriff’s Office, 906 N. River St., Hot Springs, SD. Position open until filled.

See employment page for application

The auction for South Dakota School and Public Land leases within Fall River County will be held on Thursday, March 29th at the Fall River County South Annex (709 Jensen Hwy).  For information on the land leases being auctioned visit the SD School and Public Lands website here.   The auction will begin at 10am.