Police Officer

Lake Crystal, MN
Lake Crystal Police Department

Salary: $28.95-41.29 per hour

Position Summary:

Performs law enforcement & public safety duties as necessary to maintain law & order in the City of Lake Crystal
This position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and the protection of life and property.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols Lake Crystal to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations.
  • Responds to calls, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing people, public service duties, stranded motorists, and others.
  • Conducts preliminary investigations into traffic accidents and other incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes.
  • Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including fugitives, summons witnesses.
  • Provides assistance and back-up support to other officers and agencies as necessary.
  • Provides first aid and CPR to victims as necessary and assists motorists.
  • Provides traffic direction as needed for events such as parades, funerals, and as needed for school related events.
  • Provides escorts for people transporting large amounts of money.
  • Testifies in judicial proceedings as necessary.
  • Coordinates firearms training; maintains training records.
  • Complete all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.
  • Inspects and maintains an assigned patrol car and uniform.
  • May provide presentations at community events.
  • Prepares and serves search warrants.
  • May perform duties of School Resource Officer.
  • Provides training to new officers.
  • Attends ongoing training classes as required.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • No experience requirements.
  • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Minnesota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
  • Ability to meet current standards as a certified officer set forth by the State of Minnesota.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Have a high school diploma or GED & pass the police entry level examinations including a background investigation.
  • Prior experience in law enforcement is desirable.
  • Must be MN POST licensed by the date of hire.

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