Police Officer

Job Title: Certified Police Officer

Opening Date: Position Open Until Filled

Pay Range: $47,071 to $54,588 Annually

DESCRIPTION

The Box Elder Police Department is seeking a motivated and hard-working individual with a law enforcement certification for the position of Police Officer. This position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and the protection of life and property.

Box Elder Police Officers work 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week on a varying schedule that rotates every 2-4 months. Officers patrol the City, respond to calls for service, conduct investigations, enforce traffic laws, conduct code enforcement, arrest offenders, provide assistance to other emergency service providers and engage the community and its members in a positive, professional manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School diploma or G.E.D.

Age: Must be 21 years of age or will be 21 years of age within 6 months of application.

Criminal History: No felony or domestic violence conviction.

License: Valid South Dakota driver's license upon 90 days of residence in the state.

Certification: Applicants hold a current law enforcement certification in South Dakota or have the ability to transfer another state's certification through the reciprocity process.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applicants that meet the above listed requirements will be invited to take a written exam. Candidates that successfully complete the exam will be invited for an interview which will determine eligibility for a conditional offer of employment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

A candidate receiving a conditional offer of employment will undergo a background investigation, psychological evaluation, physical examination and drug screening.

BENEFITS:

Eight (8) days' vacation (for the first year, increase based on years of service); Twelve (12) days PTO, 10 Floating holidays; ten paid holidays; 100% Employer paid Employee Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; and Retirement benefits; Social Security contributions; other optional benefits.

PROBATION: An established probationary period must be satisfactorily served by each employee.

NOTE: When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process.