Police Officer I
Salary: $26.52/hour
Closing Date: February 28, 2025
Position Summary:
Performs general police work in the protection of life and property, including conducting investigations of reported crimes and narcotic violations, responding to emergencies, and conducting public education programs.
Essential Functions:
- Enforce local, state and federal laws, prevent and suppress crime and accidents, and promote public safety.
- Patrol areas of Belle Fourche, answer calls in emergency and non-emergency situations, and initiate action on matters coming to the attention of the officer, including preparing citations.
- Perform assigned police duties such as investigate traffic accidents, responding to emergency situations, family disturbances, public disorders, and crimes.
- Serve criminal process, including warrants and subpoenas, testify in court.
- Operate police vehicles in routine and emergency situations.
- Performs first aid and provides other assistance to accident and other victims.
- Provide appropriate emotional and physical support for victims of violent crimes, accidents and emergencies.
- Control traffic and guard large public gatherings.
- Inspects public establishments requiring licenses to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
- Operates police communication and computer equipment to obtain, disseminate, and report information.
- Testifies in court to present evidence by describing conditions, situations and actions.
Requirements:
- A high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Live within the State of South Dakota
- Vision: 20/20 Corrected
- Candidates must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
- Must maintain a valid South Dakota Driver’s License.