Police Officer

Job Duties

1. Patrols a specified beat on foot or in a patrol car to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crime and to enforce traffic and parking regulations. Is assigned to a specified area for the purpose of receiving and solving complaint/problems in that area.

2. Investigates crimes, interviews witnesses, victims and suspects and provides feedback to the appropriate people concerning case status; collects and documents evidence

3. Responds to calls and complaints involving automobile and other accidents. Conducts accident investigations providing first aid for injured and taking safeguards to prevent further accidents. Records observations as required and completes necessary written reports.

4. Responds to all medical emergencies to assist the ambulance crew as needed or provide first aid as appropriate.

5. Makes arrests and issues citations for violations of federal or state laws or municipal ordinances.

6. Takes fingerprints, gathers evidence, and interviews witnesses.

7. Reports matters which require the attention of other municipal departments.

8. Answers questions and gives directions, information or aid as requested by the public.

9. Checks business places after closing hours.

10. Provides escorts for funerals, bank deposits and deliveries. Directs traffic as required.

11. Provides services as required for high school activities, county fair, water carnival, arts and crafts fair, Event Center, etc.

12. Conducts tours and makes appearances for informative purposes at meetings as requested.

13. Gives evidence/testimony in court. Prepares information and reports for evidence.

14. Prepares reports daily or as required for accidents, investigations, missing persons, stolen autos, violator's statements, supplementary and miscellaneous incidents.

15. Performs related duties as required or directed.

EQUIPMENT

Firearms, Taser, police vehicles, testing equipment, radio, computerized information system, body cameras, ALPR, radar equipment, camera, evidence equipment, fingerprint equipment, audio and visual recording equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Rotating shifts on a 24-hour basis. On-call and on duty in emergencies. Element of personal danger in performance of some duties.

Minimum Education Required

High school diploma or GED, plus Associates Degree in police/criminal justice or related field. Must be licensed by P.O.S.T., or eligible to be licensed. Valid Minnesota driver’s license.

Minimum Experience Required

NOTE: A police officer must successfully complete the department’s field training program and must pass the department physical fitness test twice each year. A police officer candidate shall pass a Civil Service Exam to be eligible.

Shift

Rotating

Number of Openings

2

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$33.86 - $50.80 / Hourly

Additional Compensation

Shift differential for overnights.

Postal Code

55350

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

39302

Job Benefits

New facility in July 2023 with 24/7 on-site Fitness Center. The city provides a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, flex spending plan, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), generous paid leave policies, including vacation, sick, ESST, and 11 paid holidays, free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and MN Public Employers Retirement Association (PERA) for qualified employees.

Application Instructions

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