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Job Description
Job Posting Information
Salary Range
2025 starting annual base salary: $72360
2025 starting annual salary including addons: $76702
In addition to the base salary officers will receive additional guaranteed contractual addons for 2025 including:- 24Hour Duty Pay: 2 of base pay
- Preparation Pay: 2 of base pay
- First Responder Pay: 2 of base pay
SUMMARY/PURPOSE
To ensure preservation of peace and public safety through the enforcement of local state and Federal laws and by providing support and assistance during emergency or crisis situations.* Essential functions or requirements necessary on the first day of employment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
FUNCTIONAL AREAS:
1. Patrol designated district to ensure preservation of peace and public safety.
* A. Inspect persons places and property exposed to crime.
* B. Identify report and/or correct hazards to public safety.
* C. Provide services for public convenience.
* D. Monitor and enforce compliance with laws.
* E. Direct traffic.
F. Administer specialized tests to determine illegal drug or alcohol consumption.
* G. Establish and maintain professional relationships with the general public.
* H. Maintain a positive visible law enforcement presence in the community.
2. Identify apprehend and assist in the prosecution of suspected violators of the law.
* A. Respond to and document reports of crime.
* B. Stop detain identify and search persons suspected of criminal activity.
* C. Plan conduct coordinate and document investigations of possible criminal activity.
* D. Interview question and/or interrogate victims/complainants witnesses informants and suspects of possible criminal activity.
* E. Transcribe notes and recordings into formal written reports.
* F. Collect and preserve evidence.
* G. Coordinate case preparation with assigned prosecutors law enforcement and other personnel.
* H. Execute search and/or arrest warrants using only the appropriate level of physical force necessary.
* I. Testify in court.
* J. Refer victims/complainants to appropriate service agencies.
* K. Gather intelligence and other information relating to possible criminal activity.
* L. Conduct surveillance operations.
3. Respond to nonemergency emergency and crisis situations.
* A. Establish control during unusual incidents or civil disorders.
* B. Assist in calming neighborhood and family disputes.
* C. Administer first aid to the injured.
4. Perform other related duties as required.
A. Instruct entrylevel personnel as Field Training Officer.
B. Participate in Special Operations Units as assigned.
C. Acquire and maintain specialized knowledge or skill areas.
D. Instruct others during training sessions classes and group meetings.
E. Analyze organize and present intelligence and other information relating to suspected criminal activity.
F. Reconstruct incidents using mathematical computer and other techniques.Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience Requirements (standards are determined by the Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training Board):
1.* Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:A. Possess a valid license for Peace Officer in the State of Minnesota; orB. Have the status of eligible to be licensed as defined by the Minnesota POST Board; orC. Have completed basic requirements in another state and be considered eligible by the Minnesota POST Board; orD. Be considered an exception to all of the above options and eligible by the Minnesota POST Board.
Drivers License Requirement
1.* Possess a valid Minnesota Class D Drivers License or privilege.
Hearing Requirements
1.* Must take audiometer test and meet specified hearing standards (shown below) in each ear with or without auditory aids. Hearing loss cannot exceed any of the following:A. Average hearing loss of 25 decibels (ANSI) atand 3000 Hertz.B. Single reading of 35 decibels atand 3000 Hertz.C. Single reading of 35 decibels at 500 Hertz.D. Single reading of 45 decibels at 4000 Hertz.
Vision Requirements
1.* Must have uncorrected vision of no worse than 20/200 in each eye corrected to 20/20 vision in one eye and not worse than 20/40 vision in the other eye. A satisfactory history of soft contact lens wear for more than one year with vision corrected to 20/20 in one eye and no worse than 20/40 in the other eye is also accepted.Selection Process Information
Education/Experience Review 100 of scoring process; 70 pass point):Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be rated based on the type (relatedness) and extent of their education and experience as documented on their application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Applicants who pass this exam will have their name placed on an eligible list for this classification.
NonDiscrimination
The City of Duluth is an equal opportunity and veteranfriendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin sex marital status familial status age sexual orientation status with regard to public assistance disability genetic information veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
Alternative Exam Process(does not apply to Charter Appointment provisional temporary or parttime nonunion selections)
For individuals who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) alternative examination processes are available on an individual basis upon prior arrangement. Contact Human Resources atas soon as possible prior to the scheduled date of the exam. TDD services are available through.
Work Eligibility
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 the City of Duluth requires verification of identity and work eligibility at the point of hire.
Right to Appeal (does not apply to Charter Appointment provisional temporary or parttime nonunion selections)
Any applicant who has been found qualified to participate in a selection process for a position in the classified service who has reason to contest the validity or fairness of any step in the selection process may appeal to the Civil Service Board within 10 calendar days of the examination. (If the examination is an Education/Experience Review the applicant must appeal within 10 calendar days of the closing date for accepting applications. The notice of appeal shall be in writing shall contain a complete statement of the matter in controversy and the relief requested and shall be signed and dated by the appellant. The notice shall be addressed to the Civil Service Board and be delivered to the Human Resources Office. If an applicant wishes to file an appeal electronically the notice should be sent by email to .VETERANS PREFERENCE
Does not apply to Charter Appointment provisional seasonal temporary or parttime nonunion selections
OPEN SELECTIONS
If claiming veterans preference please attach to your application (via file upload)a copy of all documents required for the option that applies to you:Veteran
1. Member Copy 4 DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge.
Disabled Veteran
1. Member Copy 4 DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge;
2. FL802 FL 21802 or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Boards written decision of a compensation rating of 10 or greater dated within 12 months.
Spouse of Disabled Veteran
1. Copy of Marriage Certificate;
2. Member Copy 4 DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge;
3. FL802 FL 21802 or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Boards written decision of a compensation rating of 10 or greater dated within 12 months. (Eligible only if the veteran is unable to qualify for the specific position being applied for as a result of the serviceconnected disability.
Spouse of Deceased Veteran
1. Copy of Marriage Certificate;
2. Death Certificate or other proof of death;
3. Member Copy 4 DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge. If Disabled Veteran also include
4. FL802 FL 21802 or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Boards written decision of a compensation rating of 10 or greater dated within 12 months. (Eligible only if applicant has not remarried and the veteran died during active duty or as a result of an injury received from active duty.Preference points will be added to Veteran Spouse of Disabled or Deceased Veteran or Disabled Veterans score only if the applicant successfully completes all phases of the exam process and Human Resources has received all supporting documentation.
PROMOTIONAL OR INTERNAL SELECTIONS
If claiming veterans preference please attach to your application (via file upload) a copy of the documents listed below:Disabled Veteran
1. Member Copy 4 DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge;
2. FL802 FL 21802 or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Boards written decision of a compensation rating of 50 or greater dated within 12 months.Preference points will be awarded to Disabled Veterans score one time on first promotional or internal only selection process after securing City employment and only if the applicant successfully completes all phases of the exam process and Human Resources has received all supporting documentation.
Please refer toMinnesota Statute 197.455for additional information about Veterans Preference.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
