Patrol Officer

Albert Lea, MN
Albert Lea Police Department

Salary: $36.87 – $49.55 Hourly

Closing Date: 5/16/2025

Position Summary:

General Statement of Duties: Performs responsible police work involving the protection and safety of the community through community policing, problem solving, crime prevention, apprehension of criminals and enforcement of laws and ordinances to improve the quality of life, provides emergency services and performs related duties as required.

Supervision Received: Works under the direct supervision of the Patrol Sergeant and general supervision of the Lieutenant.

Essential Functions:

  • Establishes partnerships between the officers, the police department, and with the community to prevent, reduce or decrease the opportunity for crime and to improve quality of life.
  • Actively promotes the concepts of community policing, problem-oriented policing and proactive policing within assigned area and within the community.
  • Seeks out, identifies and serves as a catalyst for opportunities to utilize problem solving techniques such as directed enforcement, education, partnerships with residents and community groups, etc. to address neighborhood or community concerns.
  • Evaluates crime patterns and quality of life issues within assigned area and directs police initiatives to improve these issues.
  • Participates in community meeting such as neighborhood watch, police/community dialogues, neighborhood associations, civic groups, schools and agency meetings to discuss and address the fear of crime, notify and advise of incidents and promote quality of life.

Requirements:

  • Associate degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, or equivalent combination of experience and education; licensed or eligible to be
  • licensed, as a peace officer by the State of Minnesota. Must be certified as an Emergency
  • Medical Responder (EMR). Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess/maintain a valid driver’s license
  • and be able to drive in the State of Minnesota.