Police Officer

Pine River, MN
Pine River Police Department

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