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The Lead Police Department is hiring!! Please contact Lead City Hall for a application! This position will remain open until filled!

Lead Police Department

Police Officer Job Description

JOB TITLE: Police Officer

DEPARTMENT: Police

GENERAL DUTIES: Performs general police duties in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws and ordinances. Investigates and prevents crimes.

SUPERVISION: Works under the close supervision of the Chief of Police and Sergeant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Respond to all dispatched calls, including major crimes, civil complaints, thefts, assaults, family disputes and requests for assistance from citizens, businesses, and the public.

Patrol streets, businesses and residential to enforce traffic and criminal laws and to identify city ordinance violations. Issue warning or citations for violations.

Conduct investigations of traffic accidents, crime scenes and other to include the gathering of evidence, interviewing victims/witnesses/complainants and obtaining statements from all.

Perform crime prevention activities that include surveillance, extra patrol, and house/businesses watches.

Prepares and maintains computer entries of daily activities, reports, and all other required paperwork.

Observe traffic for violations and issue warnings or citations to violators.

Detain and arrest violators of federal, state, and local laws and transport arrestees to jail where applicable.

Perform crowd/traffic control at special events.

Direct traffic, deliver emergency messages and assist other law enforcement or government agencies.

Testify in court.

Participate in public relation programs as directed by the Chief of Police or Sergeant.

Perform First Aide and CPR if needed.

Follow all safety policies and procedures of the City of Lead.

Work flexible hours to include weekends, holidays, and nights.

Work with citizens and businesses in all types of situations.

Work with minimum supervision and be able to make sound judgement decisions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be minimum of 21 years of age.

Must be a United States Citizen.

Must possess or be able to obtain a South Dakota driver’s license.

Must not have any felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history.

Must be compliant with the residency policy of the City of Lead within 90 days of hire.

Must possess a High School diploma or GED equivalent.

PREFERENCES:

South Dakota Law Enforcement Certification.

College Degree related to Law Enforcement.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Knowledge of police practices, methods, and procedures.

Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt effective course of action.

Ability to interpret, apply and explain laws/ordinances using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, and the public.

Ability to follow verbal or written commands, instructions, or orders from Supervisors.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED:

Patrol vehicle, police radio, radar, handgun and other weapons, handcuffs, PBT, first aide equipment, copier, fax machine, desktop computer, video camera, digital camera, night vision camera and other equipment as directed by the Chief of Police or Sergeant.

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