Police Officer

Plymouth, MN
The Plymouth Police Department

Salary: $38.34 – $52.91 Hourly.

Position Summary:

The City of Plymouth is looking for motivated professionals to uphold state and local laws, provide timely response and appropriate public safety services at all times and to demonstrate and maintain effective relations with the public.

Essential Functions:

  • Initiate and participate in community engagement activities to continue positive community relationships.
  • Effectively adapt communication style to the audience, listen carefully, use respectful language and tone, and appropriate interpersonal and rapport building strategies to diffuse situations.
  • Participate in citywide training designed to strengthen interpersonal, communications and leadership skills.
  • Provide exceptional customer service to Plymouth residents, business owners and visitors.
  • Demonstrate a full understanding of – and respect for – the diversity of the community, co-workers, and supervisors, including individuals with disabilities or whose first language may not be English.
  • Rescue victims in life-threatening situations.
  • Provide emergency medical service (first aid) at scene of accident/crime.
  • Respond to emergency, non-routine service call.
  • Manage crowd at demonstration, protest, picket line, emergency scene, etc.
  • Detain and interview suspicious persons.
  • Observe and report potential trouble spots and congregations of people.
  • Investigate and report public nuisances.

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated ability to perform in accordance with the City of Plymouth’s CIVIC values (customer focus, integrity, visionary, inclusion and connection) and comfort with supporting and advancing the city council’s strategic priorities.
  • Must be eligible for licensure under the rules and regulations of the Minnesota Board of Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) by start date of position.
  • Demonstrated effective written and oral communication
  • Must possess valid Minnesota Driver’s License without recent significant traffic violations.
  • Must pass a thorough background investigation.
  • Must pass physical and psychological examinations for this position.
  • Experience working with diverse populations.