Compliance Specialist

Job Description

Job ID: 36139
Agency: Department of Labor & Regulation
Location: Pierre, SDSalary: $21.41 - $23.55/hr, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: G
Closing Date: 06/03/2026

Why the Division of Insurance?
The South Dakota Division of Insurance's mission is to protect the public by providing quality assistance, fair regulation, and promoting healthy and competitive insurance and investment markets in South Dakota. We do so in a team-focused work environment. The team works together to protect the citizens of South Dakota when navigating the insurance and securities markets. Monitoring the insurance market nationally and in South Dakota is a vital piece of our mission.

What you will do:
The Compliance Specialist supports the Division by conducting investigations involving insurance producers and agencies. This position is responsible for evaluating submitted information to ensure compliance with state laws, administrative rules, and internal policies. Key duties include performing essential case management functions, assisting with investigative activities, and maintaining accurate and well organized records.

The Compliance Specialist reviews applications, reports, and other regulated documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws. The role also requires regular communication with applicants, licensees, stakeholders, and the public to clarify requirements, request additional information, and explain relevant processes.

Who we want:

• a highly motivated person with a passion for serving the public who displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals;
• an individual who listens attentively to others and clearly conveys information and ideas;
• a dependable and organized individual who effectively plans and organizes work activities;
• an individual who works cooperatively with others and promotes a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals.

Ability to:

• gather, analyze and appraise facts;
• comprehend and apply pertinent laws, rules, and policies;
• write clear, descriptive reports following investigation;
• organize and maintain records;
• deal tactfully with others;
• utilize initiative and independent judgment.

This is a full-time position with the Department of Labor & Regulation. For more information on the Department of Labor & Regulation - Division of Insurance, please visit .

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• communicate effectively and efficiently;
• ability to comprehend, interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations;
• prepare clear and concise documents, reports, and correspondence reflecting relevant facts;
• work both independently and in a team environment;
• maintain strict confidentiality;
• research and compile data;
• exercise tact, patience, and discretion in communicating and dealing with persons of varying backgrounds and temperament.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Microsoft office products;
• Business English including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online:
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Telephone: View phone number on kelolandemployment.com Email: View email address on kelolandemployment.com

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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