Police Officer Lateral
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Job Description
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Looking for a change and seeking greater career opportunities We are looking for talented individuals with previous law enforcement experience who possess a strong desire to be part of an innovative team that continually strives for excellence. Our communityfocused team of policing professionals are dedicated to improving public safety through service education and enforcement.
With 60 sworn we proudly serve a thriving and diverse suburban community over 56000 just 20 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Home to the Minnesota Zoo Lebanon Hills Regional Park and a large retail and entertainment hub.
So Why Choose Us
- Familyfriendly 10hour shift schedule with every other weekend off.
- Your previous experience will be used immediately. A variety of career enrichment opportunities become available as soon as your probationary period is completed.
- Rotational investigative assignments include electronic crimes postal inspections & retail crime positions.
- Behavioral health unit crime scene team.
- School resource officers.
- Drug & violent crime task force.
- SWAT team K9 & training officer positions.
- Exceptional health & wellness programs.
- Contracted fitness coordinator who provides weekly team workouts and personalized fitness & nutrition programs.
- Patrol operations facility opens in 2025 with a stateoftheart fitness & wellness center.
- Yearly checkup from the neckup program strong peer support team & dept. contractedconfidential counseling services.
- Highquality modern training that promotes safety & professional development.
- Each officer receives over 100 hours of inservice & personally selected training courses annually.
- Outdoor gun range for sworn staff to use on or offduty.
- Evidencebased defensive tactics program based on Brazilian JiuJitsu proven to minimize force reduce injuries & enhance officer confidence.
- Optional weekly onsite JiuJitsu training sessions.
- Through a collaborative partnership officers can also attend weekly classes at our local JiuJitsu academy at no cost.
- We also host monthly LE womens only JiuJitsu seminars.
Our department continually receives strong support from our city staff local public officials and community members. So come join our team where you and your public service will be truly valued and appreciated!
Interested in joining our team Want to learn more Please reach out to our recruitment supervisor LT Sean Zauhar at. to schedule a ride along and meet our staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Handles arrest situations and procedures including but not limited to: determining violation and planning method of arrest; apprehending or arresting suspects; issuing citations; searching and booking suspects; transporting arrested persons; and providing appropriate warnings to suspects.
- Monitors and controls hazardous roadway conditions including but not limited to: directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic; detouring traffic; setting up roadblocks; investigating hazardous parking; reporting hazardous road conditions; and performing immediate action to remedy hazardous conditions such as downed wires traffic problems etc.
- Enforces compliance with driving laws including but not limited to: patrolling areas by vehicle and other means to observe parking and traffic violations; using proper stop procedures; explaining violations to offenders; assessing drivers ability to operate vehicle; inspecting vehicles for compliance with safety requirements; and issuing citations.
- Conducts initial and followup investigations including but not limited to: interviewing witnesses suspects victims specialists etc.; gathering information; interrogating suspects; taking statements; conducting searches and pursuing and following possible leads or other information sources. Processes crime scenes including: lifting prints; gathering physical evidence; and photographing scene.
- Controls scene of motor vehicle crashes and establishes proper priority at scene including but not limited to: establishing key events; administering emergency aid; calling for supplementary aid; informing persons of reporting procedures; preparing field sketches and scale diagrams; and directing traffic.
- Responds to requests for service and takes appropriate action including but not limited to: enforcing court orders; searching area for suspects; discussing incident with involved parties; advising victims of rights; and/or removing or restraining suspect.
- Operates vehicles properly under emergency tactical conditions heavy traffic and poor weather conditions including but not limited to: using appropriate quietresponse techniques; engaging in pursuit driving; and driving under low light conditions.
- Responds and assists in emergency situations including but not limited to: rescuing persons properties and premises; evacuating securing and coordinating emergency scenes; providing emergency medical attention; and assisting other emergency units in the performance of their duties. Establishes proper priorities at scene.
- Performs routine nonemergency duties; including but not limited to: patrolling assigned areas; performing building checks; monitoring crime areas; patrolling parks residential and commercial areas; observing and monitoring suspicious activity; aiding motorists; and making contact with community members.
- Interacts with victims witnesses survivors and outside agencies including but not limited to: briefing civilian specialists; notifying family of victims; and referring victims to appropriate agencies.
- Confiscates and/or disposes of materials evidence vehicles or properties including proper seizure handling packaging and control.
- Completes required reports and related documents including but not limited to: completing initial and required followup investigative reports; preparing motor vehicle crash investigation reports; and preparing for court.
- Performs activities including problem solving and making the public aware of special areas of concern such as delinquency drug abuse crime prevention child abuse and traffic safety through education public speaking and presentations.
- Monitors and reports on vehicle condition and appearance. Requests necessary repairs. Restocks vehicle with supplies when appropriate. Drives with due regard for safety and wear/damage to vehicle. Uses equipment responsibly.
- Performs other duties consistent with the tasks of the position as assigned by the City.
QUALIFICATIONS
Lateral Applicants Minimum Requirements:
- A.A. Degree with a minimum of 2 years of law enforcement experience.
- Licensed or eligible to be licensed by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board by start date.
- Valid and unrestricted drivers license and excellent driving record; and no conviction of a crime that is a bar to licensure in Minnesota.
- Lateral applicants can anticipate an accelerated hiring & FTO process.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pay Rate:$41.29 $55.07 hourly. New officers reach top pay by year four. Laterals starting pay and PTO accrualwill be dependent upon qualifications and LE experience.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
