Police Officer

Royalton, MN
Royalton Police Department

Position Summary:

Serves as a sworn member of City’s police department to dutifully protect life and property through the responsible performance of a diverse array of patrol and police functions. Responds to calls for service and provides emergency & public assistance. Enforces state laws and city ordinances as well as county ordinances and federal laws. Conducts investigations according to incumbent’s training and experience as well as position’s level of authority. Works with other city police and relevant county sheriff departments according to mutual aid agreements or directives from the City Council or Police Chief.

Essential Functions:

  • Operates police vehicles during routine patrol, call response, and emergency situations. Conducts foot patrols as appropriate for active patrolling.
  • Identifies potential physical and safety hazards if observed during patrols; inspects hazard if on city-owned property and reports to public works or administrative staff or appropriate business/property owner; and investigates any observed or reported public nuisances.
  • Monitors any observed severe storm or weather activity during shift and notifies 911 Dispatch of significant conditions.
  • Responds to routine and urgent calls for service including: all types of alarms, disturbances and other potentially illegal behaviors/activities; reports of missing/found/endangered persons; and welfare & safety checks. Takes appropriate action(s) including arrests/detentions, referrals to social services, and mental health transports.
  • Responds to emergencies: provides—commensurate with training & experience— emergency medical service at accident and crime scenes or assists fire/rescue/ambulance personnel as requested; establishes a safety/security perimeter if possible; and controls crowd/onlookers and directs traffic.
  • Responds to requests from public: provides information to residents and tourists; provides assistance to disabled motorists; and provides other assistance according to department policy.

Requirements:

  • Associate’s degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, or related program.
  • Licensed as a peace officer with Minnesota POST Board or eligible to be licensed (at time of appointment).
  • Valid Minnesota Class D driver’s license with current EVOC card/certificate (or ability to obtain within employer’s specified time-frame).
  • Certification as First Responder (First Aid and CPR).
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must not have a felony conviction (as defined in Minnesota) and must not be required to register as a predatory offender (under applicable state law).
  • Must complete a comprehensive written application and successfully complete an oral examination or interview conducted by the City.
  • Must submit to and successfully pass a thorough background search, physical strength and agility test, psychological evaluation, and medical examination as approved by Minnesota POST and the City.
  • Must meet all other state requirements and City minimum hiring standards.