Police Officer

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 is seeking a full‑time police officer. The police officer position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and the protection of life and property.

Starting wage $30.525 per hour for new officers, higher wage for currently certified applicants. Police officers receive annual wage increases on January 1st – as approved by the City Council. Officers are also awarded Step Increases each year on the anniversary date of their hire, based on acceptable performance reviews. Shift differential, Officer in Charge pay, overtime, etc. are also paid as scheduled. Excellent benefit package includes health insurance, life insurance, & dental insurance for employee at no cost, with reasonable premiums for family. Also includes participation in the South Dakota Retirement System, vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

Qualifications for a Police Patrol Officer position include a valid SD driver's license and high school diploma or GED. Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the South Dakota Law Enforcement Standards and Training Commission.

Job Duties

• 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 signals 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 preliminary investigations into traffic accidents and other incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes.
• 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 required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.
• Inspects and maintains assigned patrol car, uniform, and equipment.
• Prepares criminal and search warrants, complaints, and affidavits; serves criminal and court‑related paperwork.
• Serves on special teams and task forces as assigned; completes special duty assignments.
• Performs related duties.

Knowledge of or ability to learn relevant federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, search and seizure laws, town ordinances, and department policies and procedures; skill in the use of a computer; ability to learn and demonstrate appropriate law‑enforcement techniques such as restraining persons without causing harm and operating police vehicles, firearms, and emergency equipment.

The City of Mitchell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.