Police Officer (Lateral & Traditional)

City of Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park, MN

Posted Date

8/30/2026

Description

Brooklyn Park Police Department is currently seeking traditional and 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 - Traditional Officers

$44.98 per hour is our anticipated hiring wage for new 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. Newly hired officers will also receive 40 hours of front-loaded sick time.

Anticipated Hiring Wage - Lateral Officers

$48.44 - $57.67 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. Candidates would be eligible for all special assignments and promotions after they successfully complete probation.

More information regarding the opportunities and benefits of being a police officer in Brooklyn Park is on our website at .

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

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.)

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 and pedestrian traffic safety; responding quickly to accidents and taking proper actions to preserve life and protect property

Remains knowledgeable of patrol area and the city as a whole, including physical characteristics and normal routine of events

Consistently adheres to departmental policy regulating work activities and city safety policies including personnel protective equipment usage

Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction

Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement

Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience as a volunteer

College level coursework

Bachelor's degree or higher

Previous experience working with youth, the disabled community, the elderly, or with drug/alcohol intervention issues

Experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds

Demonstrated commitment to a healthy lifestyle that includes an ongoing fitness plan/regimen

Previous experience working in a public law enforcement agency serving a diverse population

Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Lao, or Vietnamese language(s)

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fully and safely perform the essential duties.

Core business hours are set by departments based on operational needs

Possible exposure to hazardous equipment, hazardous contaminants, hot or very cold temperatures

Regular exposure to hazardous situations and conditions and may be exposed to blood and body fluids, injury, visual and emotional trauma, traffic accidents, angry or violent individuals

Required to drive a vehicle, walk, speak intelligibly, hear, stand, frequently sit, use of hands, handle or feel, firmly grasp, reach with hands and arms, push, pull, twist, lift, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and perform repetitive motions

Requires the regular lifting/moving 25-50 pounds, occasionally 100 pounds, may be required to life/drag a victim

Must have specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Must be physically capable of completing a physical ability test on an ongoing basis

Anticipated Work Schedule

Full-time, non-exempt, union position subject to a work schedule that includes a 12-hour work shift, to include evening, weekday, weekend and holiday hours.

Additional Requirements

Applicants must successfully pass all selection process events to include a comprehensive and thorough background investigation, a psychological exam, a police officer physical abilities test, a medical exam and a drug test.

Police Officer Physical Abilities Test

Brooklyn Park Police officer candidates who receive a conditional job offer will be referred to a NovaCare facility for a physical abilities WorkSteps test. For more information on testing, visit the League of Minnesota Cities website at: /resources/police-officer-physical-abilities-testing/

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Union Representation

Brooklyn Park Police Officers are members of the Police Federation.

Labor agreement:

/work-for-brooklyn-park/labor-agreements/

Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Sixty-four percent of residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.

Our Vision, Values, and Goals

Department/Division

Police/Patrol

Anticipated Hiring Wage

New officers will start at a Step 1 , $42.81 per hour.

Lateral officers will start at a Step 2 to Step 5 based upon experience. To assign steps, there will be consideration regarding 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.

Step 2: $48.44

Step 3: $51.90

Step 4: $55.36

Step 5: $57.67

Important Dates

Candidates who meet the qualifications will be invited to interview on September 17 and 18, 2026. Chiefs' interviews will be September 24 and 25, 2026. Dates are subject to change.

We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ+ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at .

Salary

93,558.40 - 129,542.40 Annual

Field

Police