Police Officer

Salary: $93,254.72 – $125,659.04 Annually

Position Summary:

The City of Minnetonka Police Department is seeking dedicated individuals committed to public safety and community service. This posting will remain open until all current vacancies are filled. Applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis, and interviews will be scheduled as needed following each review.”

Essential Functions:

• Enforce federal/state laws and city ordinances.
• Enforce traffic laws and write citations/warnings for moving, mechanical or safety violations.
• Work cooperatively with federal, state, county, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors.
• Respond to a wide variety of calls requiring various problem-solving techniques and judgment and appropriate use of force.
• Investigate crimes, traffic accidents, suspicious circumstances and other calls for service gathering evidence and documenting information.
• Direct traffic and assist motorists.
• Place individuals under arrest (search, interview, investigate).
• Assist investigators in follow-up investigations.
• Provide emergency medical service as a first responder at scenes of accidents or crimes.
• Manage crowds at labor disputes, demonstrations, and civil protests.
• Investigate and report public nuisances.
• Appropriately, transport arrested persons, citizens in need of assistance, and citizen ride-along.
• Promote positive department/community relationships participating in crime prevention, education and youth related activities as assigned.
• Appear in court to testify in criminal, traffic and civil trials.
• Process arrested persons through the booking process.
• Perform surveillance on person(s) or places.
• Patrol residential, business, and public areas by vehicle and foot.
• Actively engage in problem solving with residents, business owners and other citizens.
• Serve warrants and subpoenas.
• Participate in both non-emergency and emergency driving.
• Participate in roll calls and department training.
• Process lost/stolen/found property.

Requirements:

• A commitment to and belief in the organization’s shared values.
• Two years of college work is required (90 quarter credits or 60 semester credits) from a regionally accredited college or university AND successfully complete a Minnesota Professional Peace Officer Education (PPOE) program from a POST Board certified school. In addition, must comply with the minimum selection standards of the Minnesota Board of Peace Officers Standards and Training.
• Hold a license issued by or eligible to be licensed by the Minnesota Police Officers Standards and Training Board (P.O.S.T.)
• Possess valid Minnesota driver’s license without recent significant traffic violations.
• Successful completion of medical, drug testing, and psychological exams.
• Must supply background information as requested.

Preferred Requirements:

• EMR certification
• Bachelor’s degree