Police Officer – Lateral

Salary: $84,240.00 – $112,216.00 Annually

Position Summary:

The Golden Valley Police Department is a rapidly growing police department which serves a very supportive community of nearly 25,000 residents. We are seeking to add experienced, community-focused leaders in the public safety industry to join our department, starting with a two-week academy and field training program tailored to each officer based on their experience level.

Essential Functions:

1. Build and maintain positive and community relationships, answering questions from the public and referring community members to resources as needed.
2. Participate in community outreach and education initiatives.
3. Patrol assigned areas by patrol car, bicycle, or on foot to enforce laws and City ordinances, detect and prevent crime, respond to complaints, and assist with restoration of public disturbance.
4. Apprehend and arrest law violators and prepare detailed reports of crimes and incidents.
5. Respond to accident scenes, fires, and rescue operations, administering first aid (as needed), directing traffic flow, investigating accident scenes, and preparing reports.
6. Conducting directed patrol.
7. Perform routine inspections and general maintenance of patrol cars, equipment, and equipment records.
8. Assist other agencies, including neighboring communities, County, and State Highway patrol as needed.
9. Participate in Civil or Criminal court, including assisting with preparation of legal documents.
10. Recommend strategies, standards, and procedures consistent with organizational and department priorities.

Requirements:

• Successfully passed FTO and a current patrol officer.
• Currently licensed, or eligible to be licensed as a peace officer by the Minnesota POST Board.
• United States Citizen.
• Current Minnesota valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
• Previous community service or customer service experience.
• Ability to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluency in a second language
• Current Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification.
• Experience in a public safety role.
• Knowledge in the operations of police vehicles, radios, radar, computers, and related equipment.
• Previous experience in community engagement or volunteer activities or events.
• Previous experience building and maintaining relationships.
• Trained in driving a motor vehicle, sometimes under adverse conditions, and at high speeds, or in pursuit of fleeing vehicles
• Trained in the safe operation, handling, and discharge of firearms.