Police Officer
Position Summary:
Under general supervision, serves and patrols the City on an assigned shift in the enforcement of local, state and federal ordinances and laws; to observe, prevent and terminate unlawful activities.
Essential Functions:
- Performs required law enforcement services in compliance with laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies and
procedures on behalf of the Police Department. - Patrols roads; performs traffic control; furnishes road and weather conditions.
- Responds to calls and complaints regarding suspected criminal activity; apprehends and/or seeks the prosecution of
offenders of local, state and federal statutes. - Works with the court system, attorneys and other law enforcement personnel; contacts various agencies to obtain and
verify information. - Investigates traffic accidents; writes accident reports; issues traffic violations.
- Conducts investigations of wanted or missing persons or property.
- Prepares reports on crimes, arrests or incidents; works with prosecuting attorneys; testifies in formal court proceedings.
- Prepares various records and data for court processing.
- Copies criminal judgments for arresting agencies.
- Performs special assignments as necessary.
- Serves civil papers.
- Provides information to the public regarding various topics.
- Performs related work as required.
Requirements:
- Two-year Criminal Justice degree or equivalent with one year of law enforcement experience and/or an equivalent
combination of education and experience. - Minnesota Peace Officer License.
- Possession of a valid State of Minnesota driver’s license.
- First Responder certification