Police Officer
Position Summary:
The Stanley Police Department is a community-focused law enforcement agency committed to protecting the safety and well-being of our residents. We are currently seeking a qualified individual, either a new recruit or an experienced lateral officer, to join our team of dedicated officers who make a meaningful impact in the community we serve.
Essential Functions:
- Provides safety and security to citizens in the community through law enforcement, patrol, investigations, and other duties on an assigned shift
- Patrol community, looking for illegal, hazardous, and suspicious activities and persons; provides backup assistance, scene security, and protection for emergency services personnel
- Enforces local, state, and federal laws and enforces local regulations and ordinances according to policies, procedures, and regulations
- Conducts traffic stops and investigates traffic accidents; assists victims and witnesses and investigates incidents as required; reports hazardous conditions and safety concerns
- Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; communicates with victims, witnesses, and suspects in cases; secures and documents crime scenes and property; identifies and collects evidence; takes criminal complaints from citizens
- Arrests law violators; locates, pursues, and arrests criminal suspects; serves arrest and search warrants
- Conducts community policing activities to help prevent crime, reduce fear of crime, and improve community relations; talks with business owners and other people in assigned areas, listens to concerns, and offers suggestions to improve safety and security
- Completes detailed reports and required technical paperwork
- Maintains patrol vehicles and equipment in clean and effective operating order
- May present education and information programs through community and school awareness projects; teaches and counsels residents on law enforcement activities, programs, and referral resources
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND one (1) year of satisfactory work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Must pass and maintain license requirements set by the North Dakota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board
- Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver’s License or equivalent
- Must pass a thorough background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
- Technical certifications in CPR, First Aid, and specialized equipment are required