Police Officer- Lateral
Salary: $84,843.20 – $116,209.60 Annually
Position Summary:
The Cottage Grove Police Department is hiring one lateral full-time Police Officer. You must be a current sworn Officer to be eligible for this opening. Applications will be reviewed daily and interviews will be set up as soon as possible. Candidates will participate in a streamlined hiring process. Start dates, onboarding, and field training will be customized to suit each recruit.
Essential Functions:
- Respond to and handle or refer all requests for public safety services.
- Effectively patrol assigned areas within the city in vehicle or on foot.
- Investigate complaints involving violations of city ordinance, state and federal laws.
- Investigate traffic accidents within the city.
- Monitor traffic problems within the city to assure the orderly flow of pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
- Apprehend perpetrators and/or suspects involved in criminal activity.
- Prepare reports covering all phases of public safety activity.
- Ensure proper maintenance and safe operation of all public safety vehicles and equipment.
- Maintain effective community relations within the city and law enforcement community.
- Improve and maintain individual public safety skills.
- Assist in the operation of the animal control program as directed.
- Keep the appropriate supervisor advised of patrol developments and performs all duties as apparent or assigned.
- Act as a credible witness in court testimony or similar proceeding.
- Perform all other necessary duties as apparent or assigned.
Requirements:
- Must be MN POST licensed and be a current sworn Officer.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to pass a background investigation, functional fitness assessment, and psychological exam.