Applications for Aberdeen Police Officers are accepted continuously to establish eligibility lists for future hiring. The following is information pertaining to the patrol officer position.

 

Definition of Position

Duties

Skills

Minimum Requirements

Entry Level Compensation and Benefits

How To Apply

Application Packet

 

Definition of Position

Under general supervision of respective sergeants, Police Officers are responsible for general daily police work in the protection of life and property. All Police Officers are accountable for appearance, productivity, and actions as to complete and fulfill the objectives of the Aberdeen Police Department.

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Duties

Police Officers are responsible and able to:

• Patrol the City of Aberdeen.

• Serve warrants and subpoenas. 

• Protect the public, self and other officers.

• Investigate crimes or offenses including interviewing individuals, collecting, and preserving evidence/property and provide accurate testimony in court.

• Accept the philosophy and comply with the principles of community oriented policing.

• Monitor and control traffic and emergency situations and render assistance when necessary.

• Physically apprehend and restrain criminals and suspects.

• Maintain acceptable knowledge of police procedures and performance of duties assigned.

• Seek and participate in additional training.

• Deal effectively and tactfully with offenders, witnesses and the general public.

• Enforce laws, reason logically, maintain an objective approach, and make sound decisions in emergencies and adverse conditions.

• Support and enforce the laws of the State of South Dakota and the City of Aberdeen, and uphold the Constitution of the State of South Dakota and the United States of America.

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Skills

Police Officers must be able to:

• Receive and send verbal communications.

• Maintain an acceptable level of physical fitness.

• Operate computers in the processing of reports, records, and documents.

• Obtain the skills in the use of firearm and equipment applicable to crime control and criminal apprehension.

• Safely operate police vehicles in accordance with traffic laws and police policies under a variety of conditions.

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Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be 21 years old.

• Be a graduate from an accredited four-year high school or possess a GED certificate.

• Possess a valid driver’s license.

• Be a United States Citzen.

• Agree to a screening prior to appointment that will include, but not be limited to:

• Background investigation

• Criminal record check

• Fingerprinting

• Polygraph examination

• Pre-employment drug screen

• Medical and psychological evaluation