Patrol Officer

Bismarck Police Department; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bismarck Police Department seeks a dedicated police officer to patrol the city, deter crime, and enforce laws. You will handle traffic enforcement, conduct investigations, and respond to a variety of incidents, including domestic disputes and burglaries.

You will prepare reports, testify in court, and coordinate with other agencies. A valid North Dakota driver’s license and POST requirements are needed; opportunities for community policing and specialized duties exist.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (or 60 semester hours) or 3 years of consecutive law enforcement experience or 4 years’ active military service or any combination.
• Valid North Dakota driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to meet North Dakota Peace Officer Standards and Training requirements.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, criminal and traffic codes, search and seizure laws, city ordinances, and department policies.
• Knowledge of traffic investigation techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of geography and streets of the city.
• Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures.
• Knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices and techniques.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to operate police vehicles, firearms, and emergency equipment.
• Ability to operate radio, surveillance and communications equipment.
• Ability to restrain persons safely.
• Oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the city to detect and deter crime and traffic violations and to provide assistance as needed.
• Enforce traffic and parking laws; issue citations and warnings; inspect roadways and traffic signals for hazards.
• Perform security checks on businesses and residences; report unsecured property.
• Respond to calls for service and emergencies.
• Conduct investigations into traffic accidents and criminal incidents; interview victims and witnesses; gather evidence.
• Apprehend and process offenders; subpoenas witnesses.
• Provide assistance and backup to other officers and EMS as necessary.
• Direct traffic for events such as parades, funerals, and school crossings.
• Testify in judicial proceedings as necessary.
• Complete all required reports and forms; maintain equipment.
• Prepare warrants, complaints, and affidavits; serve papers.
• Provide training and maintain records; assist accreditation activities.
• Respond to crime scenes and manage investigations as assigned.

Skills

Criminal investigations

Traffic enforcement

Report writing

Public safety communication

Computer literacy

Vehicle operation

Firearms handling

Emergency equipment operation

Radar equipment

Oral & written communication

Education

Associate's degree / 60 semester hours

Law enforcement experience (3+ years)

Active military service (4 years)

Job description

This position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and the protection of life and property. Incumbents in this position may be assigned specialized duties associated with the department's patrol, crime prevention, criminal investigation, traffic, School Resource Officer, training, warrants, and accreditation functions

• Patrols the city to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations and to provide assistance as needed; monitors commercial and residential areas for signs of criminal activity.
• Enforces traffic and parking laws through the issuance of citations and warnings; inspects roadways, bridges, and traffic signal and signs to identify and report hazardous conditions.
• Performs business and residential security checks; checks doors, windows, gates and fences; reports unsecured property.
• Responds to calls for service, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service requests, stranded motorists, and others.
• Conducts investigations into traffic accidents and criminal incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes; conducts narcotics investigations as assigned.
• Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including fugitives; subpoenas witnesses.
• Provides assistance and backup support to other officers and emergency service providers as necessary.
• Provides traffic direction as needed for events such as parades, funerals, events, and school crossings.
• Testifies in judicial proceedings as necessary.
• Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.
• Inspects and maintains assigned patrol car, uniform, and equipment.
• Prepares arrest and search warrants, complaints, and affidavits; serves criminal and court-related paperwork.
• Provides services to local schools as a School Resource Officer.
• Coordinates and provides training to department personnel; maintains department training records.
• Assists with department accreditation activities; maintains related records.
• Officers may be assigned to positions within the department that require them to; Respond to crime scenes and assumes command and responsibility of said crime scenes throughout the duration of the investigation; gathers and maintains intelligence and conducts undercover operations; maintains an on-call status of 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year, including all holidays; is responsible for an assigned case load requiring the need to effectively conduct multiple criminal investigations simultaneously.
• Performs related duties.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (or60 semester hours of college credit) from an accredited college or university or three years of consecutive law enforcement experience or four years’ active military service or any combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current North Dakota Peace Officer Standards and Training requirements
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, search and seizure laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of traffic accident and criminal investigation techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography and streets of the city.
• Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures.
• Knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices and techniques.
• Skill in the use of a computer.
• Skill in operating police vehicles, firearms, and emergency equipment.
• Skill in operating radio, surveillance and communications equipment.
• Skill in operating radar equipment.
• Skill in restraining persons without causing physical harm.
• Skill in oral and written communication.