Police Officer (Lateral)

Salary: $85,883.20 – $114,545.60 Annually

Position Summary:

Looking for a change and seeking greater career opportunities? We are looking for talented individuals with previous law enforcement experience who possess a strong desire to be part of an innovative team that continually strives for excellence. Our community-focused team of policing professionals are dedicated to improving public safety through service, education, and enforcement.

Essential Functions:

1. Handles arrest situations and procedures, including but not limited to: deter­mining violation and planning method of arrest; apprehend­ing or arrest­ing sus­pects; issuing citations; searching and booking suspects; transporting arrested persons; and providing appropriate warn­ings to suspects.
2. Monitors and controls hazardous roadway conditions, including but not lim­ited to: directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic; detouring traffic; set­ting up roadblocks; investiga­ting hazardous parking; reporting haz­ardous road conditions; and performing immediate action to remedy hazar­dous condi­tions such as downed wires, traffic prob­lems, etc.
3. Enforces compliance with driving laws, including but not limited to: pa­trol­ling areas by vehicle and other means to observe parking and traffic violations; using pro­per stop procedures; explaining violations to offen­ders; assessing driver’s ability to operate vehicle; inspecting vehicles for compliance with safety requirements; and issuing citati­ons.
4. Conducts initial and follow-up investigations, including but not limited to: interviewing witnesses, suspects, victims, speci­alists, etc.; gathering information; interrogating suspects; taking statements; conduc­ting searches, and pursuing and following possible leads or other information sources. Processes crime scenes, including: lifting prints; gathering physical evidence; and photo­graphing scene.
5. Controls scene of motor vehicle crashes and establishes proper priority at scene, including but not limited to: establishing key events; ad­ministering emergency aid; calling for supple­mentary aid; informing persons of reporting procedures; preparing field sketches and scale dia­grams; and directing traffic.
6. Responds to requests for service and takes appropriate action, including, but not lim­ited to: enforcing court orders; searching area for suspects; discussing incident with involved parties; advising victims of rights; and/or removing or restra­ining suspect.
7. Operates vehicles properly under emergency, tactical conditions, heavy traffic, and poor weather conditions, including, but not limited to: using appropriate quiet-response tech­niques; engaging in pursuit driving; and driving under low light conditions.
8. Responds and assists in emergency situations, including but not limited to: rescuing persons, properties, and premises; evac­uating, secur­ing and coordi­nating emergency scenes; providing emergency medical attention; and assisting other emer­gency units in the performance of their duties. Estab­lishes proper priorities at scene.
9. Performs routine non-emergency duties; including but not limited to: patrol­ling assigned areas; performing building checks; monitoring crime areas; patrolling parks, residential and commercial areas; obser­ving and monitoring suspicious activity; aiding motorists; and making contact with community members.
10. Interacts with victims, witnesses, survivors, and outside agencies, includ­ing but not limited to: briefing civilian specialists; notifying family of victims; and referring victims to appropriate agenci­es.
11. Confiscates and/or disposes of materials, evidence, vehicles or properties, including proper seizure, handling, packaging, and control.
12. Completes required reports and related documents, including but not limited to: completing initial and required follow-up invest­igative reports; prepar­ing motor vehicle crash investigation reports; and preparing for court.
13. Performs activities including problem solving and making the public aware of special areas of concern such as, delinquency, drug abuse, crime prevention, child abuse, and traffic safety through education, public speaking, and presentations.
14. Monitors and reports on vehicle condition and appearance. Requests necessary repairs. Restocks vehicle with supplies when appro­priate. Drives with due regard for safety and wear/damage to vehicle. Uses equipment responsibly.
15. Performs other duties consistent with the tasks of the position as assigned by the City.

Requirements:

• A.A. Degree with a minimum of 2 years of law enforcement experience.
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board by start date.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license and excellent driving record; and no conviction of a crime that is a bar to licensure in Minnesota.
• Lateral applicants can anticipate an accelerated hiring & FTO process.