Police Officer

The City of Gillette is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Police Officer to join our team. As a Police Officer, you will be responsible for enforcing federal, state, and local laws, as well as protecting life and property.

• Conduct investigations into witnessed or alleged criminal activity, including interviewing witnesses, victims, and suspects, and collecting and processing physical evidence.
• Respond to emergency situations, including medical emergencies, civil disputes, and criminal complaints.
• Patrol assigned areas and conduct proactive law enforcement, identifying signs of criminal activity and responding accordingly.
• Perform traffic enforcement duties, including conducting traffic stops and issuing citations.
• Document incidents and prepare required reports.
• Assist in the preparation of court documents, including search and arrest warrants.
• Serve arrest warrants, search warrants, and criminal subpoenas, and enforce court orders.
• Perform the duties of a Field Training Officer as assigned.
• Serve on special teams and task forces as assigned, and serve as a School Resource Officer as assigned.
• Maintain assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Complete required training.

• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, search and seizure laws, 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.

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

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