Police Officer

Job Posting

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

Duties include:

• Conducts investigations into witnessed or alleged criminal activity; interviews and takes statements from witnesses, victims, and suspects; collects and processes physical evidence, including submitting evidence for laboratory testing.
• Responds to calls for service in all types of emergency situations, including medical emergencies, civil disputes, criminal complaints, aggressive or violent individuals, etc.
• Patrols assigned area and conducts proactive law enforcement; identifies signs of criminal activities and responds accordingly.
• Performs traffic enforcement duties; conducts traffic stops when violations are observed; issues citations.
• Documents incidents and prepares required reports.
• Assists in the preparation of court documents, including search and arrest warrants.
• Serves arrest warrants, search warrants, and criminal subpoenas; enforces court orders.
• Performs the duties of a Field Training Officer as assigned.
• Serves on special teams and task forces as assigned; serves as a School Resource Officer as assigned; serves as a Detective as assigned.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Completes required training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills include:

• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, search and seizure laws, town ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of traffic accident investigation techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography and streets of the city.
• Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures.
• Skill in the use of a computer.
• Skill in operating police vehicles, firearms, and emergency equipment.
• Skill in operating radios and communications equipment.
• Skill in operating radar equipment.
• Skill in restraining persons without causing physical harm.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Supervisory controls, guidelines, complexity/scope of work, contacts, physical demands/work environment, supervisory and management responsibility, and minimum qualifications are also outlined.

Thank you for your interest in the City of Gillette! Equal opportunity employer. Pre-employment drug screening conducted.