The City of Spearfish is offering a Sign-On Bonus of $6,000 for police officers. The City of Spearfish will pay 50% of the Sign-On Bonus no later than the first scheduled payroll date after the employees hire date with the remainder of the Sign-On Bonus paid on the first scheduled payroll date after the employees successful completion of the in-training period and requirements outlined in the position description. The City is also offering a housing allowance for sworn police officers of $500 per month for a maximum of 8 months.

Job Summary:This position will enforce local state and federal laws prevent and suppress crime and accidents and promote public safety through community policing principles. This position will be responsible for the investigation of criminal cases as assigned. This is a full-time position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid drivers license issued by the State of South Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain South Dakota Law Enforcement Certification.