Police Officer

Edina, MN
Edina Police Department

Salary: $77,999.09 – $113,171.89 Annually.

Closing Date: 9/8/2024.

Position Summary:

The Police Officer performs service in compliance with governing laws and 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.
  • Represents the City to the community, other agencies and jurisdictions.
  • Communicates with others relating to work assignments and progress of work or to convey information about conditions or work related needs;
  • Communications include responsibility for maintaining relationships that are key to the function.

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 December 1st, 2024.
  • Basic first aid/life saving techniques.
  • Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License.