City of Rapid City Referral Bonus Program

The City of Rapid City offers a competitive referral bonus program designed to attract top talent for various roles, including tech and product positions. This initiative not only helps fill critical roles but also rewards current employees for contributing to the city's growth. Below is a detailed overview of the program, focusing particularly on tech and product roles.

Referral Bonus Structure

Tech/Product Roles

• Eligible Positions: Software Developers, Product Managers, Data Analysts, IT Support Specialists, and other tech-related roles.
• Bonus Amount: $2,000 per successful referral.
• Payout Schedule:
  • $1,000 after the referred employee completes 3 months of employment.
  • $1,000 after the referred employee completes 12 months of employment.

Other Roles

• Eligible Positions: Administrative Staff, Customer Service Representatives, Maintenance Workers, etc.
• Bonus Amount: $1,000 per successful referral.
• Payout Schedule:
  • $500 after the referred employee completes 3 months of employment.
  • $500 after the referred employee completes 12 months of employment.

Program Details

• Eligibility: All full-time City of Rapid City employees can participate in the referral bonus program. Temporary and part-time employees are not eligible.
• Referral Process:
  1. Submission: Employees must submit a referral form available on the internal HR portal before the referred candidate applies for the position.
  2. Acknowledgment: The HR department will acknowledge receipt of the referral and keep the referrer updated on the candidate's progress.
• Conditions:
  • The referred candidate must list the referrer's name on their application form.
  • The referred candidate must be successfully hired and complete the required employment duration for bonus eligibility.
  • In cases where multiple employees refer the same candidate, the bonus will be awarded to the employee who submitted the referral