Police Officer

Salary: $89,039.00 – $122,355.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Accepting candidates who may not be POST eligible until August 31st, 2026. For out of state candidates, you must be qualified to be POST certified in Minnesota.
Preserve law and order, protect life and property, and enforce laws and ordinances in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the St. Louis Park Police Department. Create problem-solving relationships with customers using a thorough knowledge of the department’s community-oriented policing philosophy. Work directly with customers, staff, and other city departments to assist in resolving problems/conflicts. Represent the city with a courteous, helpful and professional manner.

You’ll work in an environment where supervisors know you, support you, and want you to succeed. The City of St. Louis Park is committed to an equitable and inclusive work environment.

Essential Functions:

• Apply the St. Louis Park Police Department’s community-oriented policing philosophy and articulates and utilizes the SARA model effectively.
• Pro-actively patrol an assigned geographic area. Maintain knowledge of assigned district and recognize neighborhood characteristics which affect the incidence of crime and disorder. Regularly attend neighborhood meetings and consult with leaders in both business and residential communities.
• Respond to all distress or emergency calls, administer first aid, and investigate and report traffic accidents as required.
• Enforce city ordinances and state and federal laws in a fair and uniform manner according to established department policies and procedures.
• Make arrests and searches as required. Safely transport prisoners as required in accordance with approved department policies. Present testimony as required in court.
• Investigate complaints concerning violations of various city ordinances and state and federal laws including interviewing/interrogating witnesses or suspects and collect and preserve evidence. Maintain order at accidents or crime scenes and obtain signed statements when deemed necessary to support potential legal action in conjunction with department investigators.
• Use assigned equipment available through the department in a safe and responsible manner, i.e., firearms, automobiles, computers, radios, radar, etc. Disseminate and receive information through telecommunication duties including but not limited to computers, radios, phones, email, pagers, and recorders.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports in accordance with department policies.
• Serve warrants, subpoenas, or other court administration functions as required.
• Recognize opportunities and when appropriate, provide counsel, guidance, and service to the public as a means of developing community understanding and cooperation (public relations).
• Report significant law enforcement information to sergeant or assigned supervisor. May also report significant information to other staff, officials, or responsible person(s) as needed based on the situation.
• Demonstrate commitment to teamwork when working with other police department members and various city personnel on problem solving efforts.
• Assist with inspection of liquor establishments and other license inspections as required.
• Participate and assist in training or extra activities beyond the normal functions.
• Provide the department with technical assistance, as needed or assigned, in area of expertise.
• Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.
• Officers may be assigned to one or more special assignments or a combination of special assignments.

Requirements:

• Current POST license, eligible for POST license by August 31st, 2026 or for out of state candidates, meets out of state or military reciprocity requirements.
• Valid MN driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 60 days of appointment).
• Eligible to carry firearm in Minnesota.
• Physically capable of performing essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field.
• Experience with law enforcement in city with similar characteristics and size and service delivery/response.