Patrol Officer – Protect & Serve the Community

MitchellChamber; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 34,692 - 49,410; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Participation in South Dakota Retirement System

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The City of Mitchell, represented by MitchellChamber, is seeking a full-time police officer responsible for enforcing laws and protecting community safety. The role offers a starting wage of $30.525 per hour, annual wage increases, and an excellent benefits package including health, life, and dental insurance at no cost to the employee. Applicants must have a valid SD driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED, with responsibilities including patrol, enforcement of laws, and incident responses.

Qualifications

• Valid SD driver's license is required.
• Ability to meet requirements of the South Dakota Law Enforcement Standards and Training Commission.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the city to deter crime and traffic violations.
• Enforce traffic laws through citations and inspections.
• Respond to calls for service across various incidents.
• Conduct investigations and gather evidence.
• Apprehend and process offenders.
• Provide support to other officers as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of federal and state laws

Ability to operate police vehicles and firearms

Computer skills

Law-enforcement techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Mitchell, represented by MitchellChamber, is seeking a full-time police officer responsible for enforcing laws and protecting community safety. The role offers a starting wage of $30.525 per hour, annual wage increases, and an excellent benefits package including health, life, and dental insurance at no cost to the employee. Applicants must have a valid SD driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED, with responsibilities including patrol, enforcement of laws, and incident responses.