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City of Winner
Police Officer
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What they do
A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
$72,345 / year median in South Dakota
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Performs complex investigations, renders service, enforces traffic and criminal laws, and generally provides for the safety of the public Interacts and works with diverse groups of people within the department and the community to render service and collect information Uses problem solving skills, creativity, and innovative approaches to identify community concerns, present options of courses of action, identify resources, plan for implementation of desired changes, and evaluate success. Obtains information and increases knowledge about persons and conditions within an assigned area Identifies the causes of crime within an assigned area Works with community members to identify and analyze crime and other problems within an assigned area and to design strategies to address these problems Anticipates crime trends and makes plans to break negative patterns before they become established Creates an environment in which community members are motivated to organize and assist in the implementation of problem-solving strategies Works with youth in daily activities and special projects consistent with organizational values Coordinates information and resources with Leadership and other department employees, public and private agencies, and citizens regarding crime problems and solutions. Works with other departments employees as well as public and private agencies in designing and implementing problem-solving strategies Effectively shares information with other officers within the department Establishes two-way communication and acts as an informational source to citizens regarding crime problems and solutions Reads and accurately applies departmental Standard Operating Procedures, policies, rules, regulations, instructions, laws and ordinances, and general literature Analyzes and accurately interprets legal codes and criminal evidence Prepares accurate and thorough written reports and memoranda summarizing information Uses computers for reports, communications and information retrieval Testifies in court when required Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents. Responsible for safety of self, others, materials and equipment Ascertains all facts available at the crime/accident scene by taking statements, conducting interviews and/or interrogations of victims, witnesses, suspects and other persons Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations of all pending matters Searches persons, vehicles, places and other items