Police Officer (Recruit)

Overview The Minneapolis Police Department is looking for people who will treat others with dignity, give them voice and respect, be neutral in decision-making, and work to build trust. They should show care, connect with the community, communicate effectively, and act with courage and character. The police profession is a challenging and rewarding one, based on community service, dedication to fair and impartial policing, and honest enforcement of laws. This position is full-time and requires variable work shifts, including weekends and holidays. Work Location: This position works on-site only. The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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We will highlight and discuss the following: Application process and educational requirements Background Investigation information P.O.S.T. minimum selection standards for peace officer licensure Medical, psychological, physical, and drug & alcohol testing Job Duties and Responsibilities 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: conduct traffic, mark and tag vehicles, make written reports of accidents and investigate/reconstruct 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 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 evaluating recruits daily. Operate computer terminals to enter and retrieve essential information. Required Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a two- or four-year Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice Degree through a Professional Peace Officer Education Program and pass the Minnesota P.O.S.T Licensing Exam or equivalent. Must be authorized to work in the United States

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LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Minnesota P.O.S.T. Certified (obtained within 60 days of Academy start date); Minnesota State Police Officer License; must have and maintain a valid driver’s license State Requirements: Must not have a felony conviction. Must successfully pass the MPD background investigation. Medical/Psychological Exams: Candidates must be medically and psychologically fit and pass a drug and alcohol screening prior to hire. Pre-employment medical exams and psychological exams are tentatively scheduled after passing backgrounds. Background Check: A thorough MPD criminal background check is required. Applicants must sign an informed consent for the City to obtain their criminal history information. Those who do not sign will not be considered. Drug And Alcohol Testing: All applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test after a conditional offer. Applicants must sign a consent form; those who do not consent will not be offered the position. Physical Requirements: Police work is physically and mentally demanding. The training academy includes fitness goals. Position requires standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, using hands, climbing or balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Visual requirements: color vision and depth perception; hearing must be within normal limits. Selection Process: Candidates must complete all portions of the process. Qualified candidates will receive email communication from HR. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must maintain Minnesota POST licensing with completion of forty-eight credit hours every three years. Knowledge of laws, ordinances and police procedures; exercise discretion and good judgment in emergencies. Ability to relate and work with people from diverse backgrounds; good oral and written communication skills. Must be authorized to work in the United States with no felony convictions. Ability to distinguish colors (red, yellow, green) and vision correctable to 20/40 in both eyes. Standard hearing ability; no worse than 40 dB loss at 500, 1,000 and 3,000 Hz in the better ear. Must pass medical/psychological examinations prior to hire; medical exam includes drug and alcohol screening. Must maintain physical fitness levels as a condition of continued employment. Must pass a thorough background investigation meeting department standards for employment history, honesty, driving and conviction records. The City of Minneapolis is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Minneapolis