Police Officer

Police Officer

The City of Coon Rapids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. The City welcomes, and encourages all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, color, creed, religion, familial status, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other basis protected by law.

We are a family-orientated culture and serve an outstanding community where officers are thankful for our citizens' and Council's unwavering support. Our department takes pride in supporting one another, enjoys a strong culture of wellness with workout facilities on site and three wellness days per year! We are proud of our innovative programs and robust resources for mental health support. Career wise - we offer something for entry level to lateral, including a supportive work environment dedicated to fostering professional growth! We have strong FTO and mentorship programs, state of the art virtual training facility, ongoing commitment to training through BCA and other offsite professional development. We offer rotating opportunities for detective assignments, SWAT, mobile field force, firearms, response to resistance, K-9 and reality-based training instructors. We have a great team of officers who go above and beyond to ensure strong community engagement and exceptional public service. We no doubt have something great here! We are seeking exceptional individuals to join our team who share this same service philosophy!

Works under the general guidance and direction of the Shift Sergeant or other superior officers as necessary, to perform law enforcement work in the protection of life, property, and the civil rights of individual citizens. Officers of this rank enforce City, County, State and Federal Statutes, laws and ordinances. Police officers preserve peace; prevent, detect and investigate accidents and crimes; arrest violators; and provide aid and comfort to citizens in emergency situations. General responsibilities include traffic, patrol and general law enforcement, policy community relations, and record keeping and reports.

Why should you work for us?

• We are a family, close knit and community supported!
• Compensation which matches your experience. Lateral transfers welcomed!
• Development and growth opportunities.
• Specialty Assignment pay- 4% above base rate!
• Longevity Pay
• After 6 years of continuous employment; 5% of the employee's base rate per month.
• After 10 years of continuous employment;7.5% of the employee's base rate per month.
• After 14 years of continuous employment; 10% of the employee's base rate per month.

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• Effectively utilize oral communications.
• Handle emergency and stressful situations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Work cooperatively with City personnel, external vendors, and the public.
• Effectively prepare comprehensive, clear and grammatically correct documents.
• Handle confidential information appropriately.
• Perform duties with tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
• Be detail oriented and follow through with tasks.
• Maintain a team and service oriented approach to work.
• Must have the ability to accept constructive criticism or discipline in a positive manner, initiating self development to improve job performance
• Promote a cooperative atmosphere in the department and exhibit a positive attitude.
• Maintain and foster a work environment that supports the City's mission, vision and values with a respectful, collaborative, and innovative employee culture that values employee growth, personal balance and contagious enthusiasm.
• Service - We value outstanding service. Our City deserves the best.
• Trust - Trust means everything. Be accountable. Be transparent.
• Teamwork - Teamwork allows us to accomplish more. We tackle challenges and celebrate successes together.
• Innovation - Innovation is vital for our future. We are not afraid of new ideas.
• Excellence - It's the expectation.
• Must possess:
• Good geographical knowledge of the City.
• Knowledge and skill in application of first aid principles.
• Skill in the use and care of firearms and other police weapons.
• Knowledge of equipment, practices, principles, methods and techniques utilized in modern police work.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws pertinent to police work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Meet the education or reciprocity requirements set by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and must be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a full-time police officer by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training. Eligible to be licensed is defined as having completed the academic, skills training and passing the license exam. Successfully complete a thorough Coon Rapids Police Department background investigation, psychological examination, comprehensive medical examination, drug testing and agility test.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, using hands to finger, handle or feel, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, crawling, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and lifting and repetitive motions; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to the risk of electrical shock, working with explosives, exposure to vibration and exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position will be primarily located in the field, and likely will be exposed to emergency and disaster situations. When in the office the position will use common office supplies and equipment, and the noise level is typically quiet. Exposure to computer monitors in the office and police vehicle is typical. This position works closely with others.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Certified and in compliance with minimum standards as set forth by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training.
• Must contribute positively to a productive, inclusive, and respectful work environment.
• Must make workplace safety the top priority.
• Must know and practice the City's mission, vision and values.