Lateral Police Officer

Police Officer Position

Brooklyn Park Police Department is currently seeking lateral police officers for a January 2027 academy. Candidates must be POST eligible by January 8, 2027. The academy and field training process for lateral officers will be condensed based upon your prior law enforcement experience. The primary responsibility of this position is to preserve law and order; to protect life and property and enforce laws and ordinances in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the Brooklyn Park Police Department and to create problem-solving relationships with the residents using a thorough knowledge of the department's community-oriented policing philosophy. The 109 sworn officers that serve the community of Brooklyn Park with professionalism, integrity, and honor are openly supported by our residents, elected officials, and city administration. Brooklyn Park Police officers must demonstrate their commitment to our core values of Service, Justice and Courage. Candidates must have a desire to provide professional and impartial service to our diverse community. Candidates must uphold the principles of justice and demonstrate courage, integrity, and honor in all their actions. Anticipated Hiring Wage $50.39 - $59.99 per hour is the anticipated hiring wage for lateral officers. Officers will be paid a shift differential of $1.15 per hour worked if the majority of their shift is between 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Special consideration will be given for special assignments previously held, such as SWAT, FTO, DT instructor, etc., size of the agency the candidate is transferring from, previous agency's annual calls for service, ability to speak additional languages and having a bachelor's or master's degree. We are offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus to lateral officer candidates who have been employed as a full-time police officer within the last 12-months, with at least one-year of full-time licensed police officer experience. $2,500 will be paid with your first paycheck, and $2,500 will be paid upon successful completion of field training. Lateral officers will receive 48 hours of front-loaded vacation time. With department approval, lateral officers may be placed on the vacation accrual schedule recognizing up to four years of prior service. Lateral officers will also receive 40 hours of front-loaded sick time. The Brooklyn Park Police Department offers progressive equipment, such as external vest carriers and drones. The department has a strong focus on overall officer wellness including workout on duty in a fully equipped onsite fitness facility. If you are looking for exciting growth opportunities, we have K9 handlers, SWAT, CNT, general and juvenile investigations, community outreach, task force detectives, and many more positions. Lateral officers would be eligible for all special assignments and promotions after they successfully complete field training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Enforce city ordinances, state and federal laws in a fair and uniform manner that promotes and provides for public safety; investigate violations in a fair, impartial and just manner and according to established department policies and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable constitutional law and prevailing court rulings regarding police authority and ability to maintain updates
• Pro-actively patrol assigned areas; recognizes and seeks to resolve neighborhood issues that adversely affect public safety and livability
• Respond to all emergency calls, conduct searches of persons and places as required, make arrests, and safely transport prisoners
• Maintain order at crime scenes, disturbances, or accidents; interviews witnesses and interrogates suspects; collects and preserves evidence
• Use and care of all firearms and weaponry relevant to patrol job assignment. Appropriately use assigned equipment such as firearms, automobiles, computers, radios, radar, etc. in a safe and responsible manner
• Appropriately communicate information using computers, police radios, phones, email, and other technologies
• Prepare clear, accurate and timely reports. Testify and present evidence in criminal and civil legal proceedings. Provides clear, respectful, and effective oral and written communication skills
• Perform duties in a manner that promotes the legitimacy of the department to serve everyone in the community
• Initiate and foster positive community relationships with businesses, community residents, and visitors. Commits and contributes to the success of the City's initiative to enhance the quality of life in Brooklyn Park
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Education

• Two (2) year or Associate's degree
• Must be eligible for licensure under the rules and regulations of the Minnesota Board of Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)

Officer Minimum Qualifications

• Be a United States citizen, or have obtained lawful permanent residency (LPR) status, or completed the military naturalization process or have a pending citizenship application on file with the federal government
• Must meet educational requirements or reciprocity standards of the Minnesota POST Board
• Must be a licensed MN Peace Officer or eligible to be licensed by the State of Minnesota pursuant to MN Administrative Rules, Chapter 6700. Eligible to be licensed is defined as having completed the academic and skills training required by state statutes
• Trained in first aid and achieved a First Responder, or higher-level certification, as recorded by the Minnesota EMS Regulatory Board, or an equivalent first aid/first responder certification from another state
• Possess a valid driver's license from this or another state or U.S. territory
• Eligible to carry a firearm in Minnesota; reference MN Statute 624.713
• Successfully pass a drug test
• Must be physically, medically, emotionally, and psychologically fit for full police duty. Fitness for duty is assessed by the City's occupational physicians and police psychologists after a conditional job offer is made
• Successfully pass a background investigation with no bars to peace officer licensure in Minnesota
• Convictions of the following WILL result in the rejection of police applicants: reference Minnesota Administrative Rule 6700.0700, subpart E and F (1-4).

Lateral Officers

• Must have at least one-year full-time experience as a police officer
• Must have successfully passed the probationary period at your current department
• Must not have received discipline which resulted in the loss of pay or benefits within the last year

Licenses/Certifications Must possess valid Driver's License without recent significant traffic violations Equivalency An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current police procedures and techniques and their appropriate application in various situations
• Knowledge of basic first aid/life saving techniques
• Knowledge of city ordinances, local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and codes relating to law enforcement activities and criminal law
• Knowledge of principles of investigation and interrogation
• Skill in effective and proper operation and maintenance of various weaponry/equipment used in police activities and the ability to complete required in-service firearms training, scheduled qualification, and other mandated P.O.S.T requirements
• The ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
• The ability to perform strenuous duties in emergency situations
• The ability to perform work requiring a high degree of concentration and judgment in interpreting practices and procedures to solve problems
• The ability to work independently and to prioritize work requests
• The ability to plan and conduct training sessions
• Knowledge of and ability to operate standard office software sufficient to manipulate data, draft reports and maintain records
• Verbal and written communication skills sufficient to effectively respond to questions from a wide variety of audiences and to perform public speaking, and reading comprehension skills sufficient to read, understand and interpret varied work-related materials
• Demonstrates the desired standard of conduct and work performance including confidentiality and privacy requirements of the Department
• Exhibits a number of complex psychomotor skills, such as, but not limited to, safely driving a vehicle in normal and emergency situations, firing a weapon accurately under varied conditions, showing competence in self-defense and apprehension, maintaining agility, endurance, and strength
• Must maintain the physical and mental fitness needed to perform the duties of a police officer
• Manages stress that comes in a multitude of forms, such as pursuit driving, abusive behavior directed at the officer, violent behavior or treating victims of serious injuries or illness
• Exhibits a high level of personal integrity and ethical conduct
• Displays a professional and courteous manner in his/her conduct with the public, offenders, fellow officers, superiors, and the courts
• Actions demonstrate concern for motorized