Police Officer Lateral

Salary: $86,588.32 – $112,166.08 Annually

Position Summary:

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The Minneapolis Police Department is looking for experienced Police Officer candidates – people who have a strong sense and commitment for public service, outstanding character, sound judgment, excellent work ethic, effective oral and written communication skills, interpersonal tact, empathy, and compassion.

This is a full-time position and requires variable work shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Officers hired in this lateral hiring process will participate in a one-month orientation and on-boarding process rather than the Minneapolis Police Recruit Officer Academy. After successful completion of orientation, Officers will then participate in a three-month FTO, with the potential of an extension if needed.

Essential Functions:

• Patrol assigned area to enforce laws, detect and prevent crime and protect life and property.

• Apprehend and arrest law violators (including probable cause arrests), prepare written reports of crimes and assist in the prosecution of violators.

• Draft and execute arrest warrants and make probable cause arrests.

• Establish probable cause, draft, prepare and execute search warrants.

• Conduct follow up investigations for criminal prosecution of criminal and traffic complaints.

• Enforce traffic laws conducting traffic, marking and tagging vehicles, making written reports of accidents and investigating and reconstructing serious or fatal traffic accidents.

• Collect, evaluate, investigate, protect and preserve evidence at crime or accident scenes.

• Conduct surveillance of suspected criminal activity and provide undercover operations to identify and apprehend suspects.

• Interview and/or interrogate witnesses, victims and suspects and draft formal statements for presentation in court, including testifying in court on criminal and civil matters.

• Record and investigate complaints from citizens, including those on the conduct and actions of officers.

• Respond to residential and business alarms for intrusion, robbery or other emergencies.

• Protect the rights and safety of all individuals, including political figures and dignitaries.

• Recover and assume preliminary custody of lost, stolen or abandoned property.

• Conduct follow-up investigations for criminal prosecution on traffic and criminal complaints.

• Function as a Field Training Officer (FTO) supplementing academy instruction through field experience and serving as a final step in the officer selection process. Evaluate recruits on a daily basis and share information with supervisors.

• Operate various computer terminals to enter and retrieve essential information.

Requirements:

• Completion of a two or four year Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice Degree through a Professional Peace Officer Education Program and pass the P.O.S.T Licensing Exam or equivalent.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Valid Minnesota POST license or the ability to obtain one prior to date of hire.
• Previous Law Enforcement Experience (1 year preferred). Department reserves the right to determine the nature and extent of training necessary for a candidate to be considered for the Police Officer position.
• Must not have a felony conviction.
• Must successfully pass the MPD background investigation. Current Minnesota POST Board Certification.