Police Officer

Pequot Lakes, MN
Piedmont Police Department

Salary: $27.06-35.17

Position Summary:

Performs responsible police work involving the protection and safety of the community through enforcement of traffic and criminal laws, prevention and control of crime, preserving peace, regulating traffic, and providing emergency
services; and performs related duties as required. Works under the general and technical supervision of the Police
Sergeant. The next higher supervisor shall be the Police Chief.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols the community to enforce laws, detect and prevent crime, and protect life and property.
  • Embrace the community oriented policing concepts by working alongside community members and striving for methods to enhance community partnerships.
  • Apprehends and arrests law violators, prepares written reports of crimes, and assists in prosecution of law violators.
  • Enforces traffic laws, operates radar, and writes violations.
  • Responds to domestic and bar disputes, excessive noise, dog complaints, missing persons, motorist assists, assaults, damaged property, vandalism, thefts, and prevents loitering.
  • Transports prisoners and suspects to county form DMT test administration, interrogation, and/or booking.
  • Responds to accidents, fire scenes; administers first aid; directs traffic flow; and assists with the transports of patients, if needed.
  • Drafts complaints and reports as required by state law or department policy; records all evens in daily logs; reviews daily reports and logs to determine activity in the community and potential problems.
  • Meets with or contacts county police and sheriff’s office to obtain information on stone vehicles, crimes in area, teletype, and radio information.
  • Oversees closing of late-night liquor establishments to ensure correct closing time and to prevent potential problems.
  • Assists other agencies such as the county area communities, and the State Highway Patrol as needed. Participates in mutual aid.
  • Removes hazards in roadways on sidewalks and on sidewalks and places barricades as needed.
  • Directs traffic during funerals.
  • Locates, charges, and takes into custody citizens who fail to make court appearances and have a warrant for their arrest for “bad checks” turned in by City businesses.
  • Meets with parent of problem children for shoplifting and school problems.
  • Provides field sobriety testing, completes required paperwork, and testifies in court.
  • Serves as law enforcement phlebotomist.
  • Serves as Child Passenger Safety Technician. Conducts child safety seat clinics for community.

Requirements:

  • Associate Degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, or related field.
  • Completion of a certified First Aid course or certified as a First Responder.
  • Possess a valid Minnesota Class D driver’s license.
  • Licensed MN Peace Officer in the State of Minnesota.
  • Maintain MN POST.
  • Applicants must possess an AA or AAS degree from an accredited institution.