Police Officer

Lateral Police Officer

The City of Faribault is seeking applicants for the position of Lateral Police Officer. Founded in 1872, the Faribault Police Department has a proud history of service and innovation. The department offers many specialty assignments and uses the latest technology to serve the community. The department is seeking applicants for ONE position, which will bring the department to full staff. The 2026 compensation Range is $40.99 to $56.23, with officers starting up to $50.68 per hour depending on prior experience – lateral officers are encouraged to apply. Additional compensation includes shift differential pay, foreign language pay, and special assignment compensation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to police calls and emergencies as directed. Operate vehicles properly both emergency and tactical conditions.
• Deters and detects unlawful activities by effective police work. This would include patrolling assigned areas, checking for suspicious activities, actively seeking wanted persons or property.
• Monitor and control hazardous roadway conditions and perform immediate action to remedy hazardous conditions; enforce traffic laws or other ordinances; and assist stranded motorists.
• Respond to traffic accidents and triage scenes. Provide rescue help and emergency first aid treatment as necessary and provide support to other agencies as directed.
• Conduct initial review of investigations including taking statements a gathering information or physical evidence as required. Serve warrants and subpoenas as directed.
• Respond and react to various complaints and calls for assistance as appropriated or directed.
• Investigates and prepares reports on traffic accidents as directed. Gathers evidence from drivers and witnesses, prepares diagrams of the scene and reports for police record.
• Interact with victims, witnesses, survivors, and outside agencies in order to maintain effective community relations. Communicate appropriate information to help make the public aware of special areas of concern.
• Monitor and report on vehicle condition and appearance. Request necessary repairs. Restock vehicle with supplies when appropriate.
• Maintains effective community relations, which would include answering questions, provide directions and prompt assistance as needed, and participates in public relations activities as directed. Handled all other crime prevention duties as assigned.
• Performs such other duties as are consistent with the tasks of the position and as may be assigned by the Chief of Police, their designee, or the City.
• Keep superior officers advised of developments and perform other duties as assigned.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Minimum Associates degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, or related education to meet Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) reciprocity requirements for Out-of-State Police or Military Experience.
• License and Certifications: Eligible to be licensed as a peace officer by the Minnesota POST Board upon hire. Must possess a valid Minnesota driver's license upon hire.
• Other: Minimum two years of previous law enforcement experience as a full-time police officer. No conviction of a crime that prevents POST licensure in Minnesota, see MN Rules 6700.0700

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of State Statutes and local ordinances
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience in computer operations, including word processing.
• Ability to cope with situations professionally, courteously and tactfully and with respect for the rights of the citizen.
• Ability to acquire skills in the use and care of firearms.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, or related field.
• Knowledge of modern police service delivery, investigation methods, and procedures, including de-escalation tactics.
• Experience in community engagement efforts and community policing strategies.
• Clean discipline history as a police officer.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Per the 2026 collective bargaining agreement, the starting pay range for Lateral Police Officers is $45.68 to $50.68 per hour, depending on experience. Top Patrol pay is $56.23 per hour, with additional compensation for shift differential pay, uniform maintenance, special duty pay, and foreign language pay.

Works under the general supervision of the Patrol Sergeant, Captains or Chief of Police. Tools and equipment used include personal computer, smartphone, body camera, software programs such as License Plate Readers, web-based applications, and other technology products. Squad car, police radio(s), firearms, less lethal equipment (Taser, PepperBall, 40 mm launcher), AED, and other police related equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, read, use hands to handle, feels or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands or arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee is required to walk and drive a car. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical part; in high precarious places; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. Rotating shifts whereby working days, evenings and nights.

The City of Faribault conducts a thorough pre-employment process for incumbents joining the organization. This process may include professional reference checks, employment verification, assessment testing, criminal history check, and driver's check (must have valid Driver's License and excellent driving record). All final candidates must successfully complete and pass the City's evaluation of all pre-employment results before their first day of employment.