Police Officer

Salary: $88,523.00 – $124,384.00 Annually

Position Summary:

The Police Officer position performs service in compliance with governing laws and city codes. Candidates that successfully pass a review of their application will be invited by email to participate in first round interviews. The date is yet to be determined.

Essential Functions:

• Enforces laws and City codes, and provides for public safety, through observation, investigation, reporting and/or taking corrective action;
• Conducts interviews, interrogations, negotiations and related investigative functions;
• Interacts with residents, other police departments, and the general public in person or via telephone or email to answer questions and provide information;
• Preserves the peace through conflict intervention and crowd control;
• Provides direction and control in disasters, major emergencies, and riots;
• Drafts and prepares reports;
• Testifies in court, as necessary;
• Provides public services such as emergency medical assistance, assistance at fire scenes, traffic control, missing persons, found property, stranded motorist, and information to the public;
• Directed and general patrols in high crime areas;
• Test equipment to ensure it is safe, operable and maintained.

Requirements:

• A two-year degree and licensure by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) or eligible to be licensed by the MN POST Board by June 30, 2026.
• Basic first aid/life saving techniques
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License
• This position requires employees to carry a firearm, wear protective clothing and equipment, observe and hear commands, see signals, and lift or drag up to 100 or more pounds, occasionally. Report preparation and writing requires extended use of a keyboard. Work interruptions are frequent.