Police Officer

Salary: $39.79 – $50.18 Hourly

Position Summary:

Under the direction of a Sergeant, the Police Officer is responsible for patrolling portions of the City and providing public safety and order through patrol efforts, prevention efforts, community policing, enforcement actions and responding to calls for service/incidents to protect and serve the citizens in the City of Inver Grove Heights.

Essential Functions:

• Enforces traffic laws
• Monitors crime trends and patrols high crime areas accordingly.
• Provides a community presence and monitors and investigates any suspicious activity.
• Patrols city parks, responds to public complaints regarding neighborhoods and traffic.
• Assists other law enforcement agencies in pursuit of fleeing suspects/vehicles.
• Investigates accidents and determines cause and decides if arrests are warranted
• Writes traffic citations for traffic violations
• Decides how to handle accidents involving potentially hazardous materials.
• Takes photographs of crime scenes, collects evidence, interviews and obtains statements from suspects/witnesses/victims.
• Determines probable cause for charges.
• Collaborates with other outside agencies for further investigation.
• Conducts follow up investigation activities on all open cases.
• Conducts resident and business checks.
• Conducts bike safety programs, car seat checks, and vehicle unlocks.
• Participates in community events (i.e. polar plunge, IGH Days, etc.)
• Conducts tours of police department for scouts and community groups.
• Provides escorts for events within the City.

Requirements:

• An Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related area; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires a valid driver’s license in the State of MN (if moving here from another state, must obtain a MN D.L. within 90 days).
• P.O.S.T licensure.
• Weapons Qualification.
• Use of Force and 1st Responder Certification. Other certifications may be required by the City after employment.
• Current sworn law enforcement officer who has completed the probationary period with a U.S. Agency.