Police Officer

Spearfish, SD
Spearfish Police Department

Salary: $30.13 – $34.95 Hourly.

Closing Date: 12/27/2024

Essential Functions:

  • This position will enforce local, state, and federal laws, prevent and suppress crime and accidents, and promote public safety through community policing principles.
  • This position will be responsible for the investigation of criminal cases as assigned.
  • This is a full-time position.

Requirements:

  • Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
  • Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
  • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of South Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated with a clean driving history.
  • Possession of or ability to readily obtain South Dakota Law Enforcement Certification.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with certification.
  • This position requires availability to work all shifts, weekends and holidays.