Police Officer

Performs law enforcement & public safety duties as necessary to maintain law & order in the City of Pierre.

Police Officer

PoliceDepartment

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the enforcement offederal state and local laws and the protection of life and property.

MAJOR DUTIES

Patrols the city to detect and deter criminal activityand traffic violations and to provide assistance as needed; monitors commercialand residential areas for signs of criminal activity.

Enforces traffic and parking laws through theissuance of citations and warnings; inspects roadways bridges and trafficsignals and signs to identify and report hazardous conditions.

Performs business and residential securitychecks; checks doors windows gates and fences; reports unsecured property.

Responds to calls for service includingdomestic disputes assaults burglaries traffic accidents lost or missingpersons searches public service requests stranded motorists and others.

Conducts preliminary investigations into trafficaccidents and other incidents including interviewing victims complainants andwitnesses gathering information and evidence and securing crime scenes.

Apprehends arrests and processes offendersincluding fugitives; subpoenas witnesses.

Provides assistance and backup support to otherofficers and emergency service providers as necessary.

Provides traffic direction as needed for eventssuch as parades funerals events and school crossings.

Testifies in judicial proceedings as necessary.

Completes all required reports and formsincluding accident and incident reports.

Inspects and maintains assigned patrol caruniform and equipment.

Prepares criminal and search warrantscomplaints and affidavits; serves criminal and court-related paperwork.

Serves on special teams and task forces asassigned; completes special duty assignments.

Performs the duties of a School Resource Officeror Community Resource Officer as assigned.

Attendance is an essential function of thisposition.

Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge of relevant federal and state lawscriminal and traffic codes search and seizure laws town ordinances and departmentpolicies and procedures.

Knowledge of traffic accident investigationtechniques and procedures.

Knowledge of the geography and streets of thecity.

Knowledge of the court system and judicialprocedures.

Skill in the use of a computer.

Skill in operating police vehicles firearmsand emergency equipment.

Skill in operating radios and communicationsequipment.

Skill in operating radar equipment.

Skill in restraining persons without causingphysical harm.

Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Police Sergeant assigns work in terms of generalinstructions.Work is reviewed forcompliance with instructions and established procedures accuracy and thenature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include state and federal laws traffic laws cityordinances court rulings constitutional guidelines training manuals anddepartment policies and procedures.These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require someinterpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The work consists of related law enforcementduties.The varied nature of calls andthe potential for emergencies contribute to the complexity of the work.

The purpose of this position is to protect lifeand property and enforce federal state and local laws.Successful performance contributes to thedetection and deterrence of crime and to the protection of life and property.

CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with co-workers other city employees other emergency service providers court system personnel attorneys judges medical personnel law enforcement officers from other agencies school officials and students and the general public.

Contacts are typically to give or exchangeinformation provide services interview persons and resolve problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORKENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed in an office andoutdoors occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The work requires the useof specialized law enforcement equipment.The work involves sitting standing stooping bending crouching orwalking. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects uses tools orequipment requiring a high degree of dexterity distinguishes between shades ofcolor and utilizes the sense of smell.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENTRESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS

Ability to read write and perform mathematicalcalculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high schoolor equivalent.

No experience requirements.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain avalid drivers license issued by the State of South Dakota for the type ofvehicle or equipment operated.

Ability to meet current requirements set forthby the South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission.