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Police Officer Lateral (Amended)

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A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$73,933 / year median in Minnesota

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Police Officer Lateral (Amended)
Job Type:
Full Time Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis Police Department Salary:
$86,588.32 - $112,166.08
Annually Position Summary:
As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis. The Minneapolis Police Department is looking for experienced Police Officer candidates - people who have a strong sense and commitment for public service, outstanding character, sound judgment, excellent work ethic, effective oral and written communication skills, interpersonal tact, empathy, and compassion. This is a full-time position and requires variable work shifts, including weekends and holidays. Officers hired in this lateral hiring process will participate in a one-month orientation and on-boarding process rather than the Minneapolis Police Recruit Officer Academy. After successful completion of orientation, Officers will then participate in a three-month FTO, with the potential of an extension if needed.
Essential Functions:
  • Patrol assigned area to enforce laws, detect and prevent crime and protect life and property.
  • Apprehend and arrest law violators (including probable cause arrests), prepare written reports of crimes and assist in the prosecution of violators.
  • Draft and execute arrest warrants and make probable cause arrests.
  • Establish probable cause, draft, prepare and execute search warrants.
  • Conduct follow up investigations for criminal prosecution of criminal and traffic complaints.
  • Enforce traffic laws conducting traffic, marking and tagging vehicles, making written reports of accidents and investigating and reconstructing serious or fatal traffic accidents.
  • Collect, evaluate, investigate, protect and preserve evidence at crime or accident scenes.
  • Conduct surveillance of suspected criminal activity and provide undercover operations to identify and apprehend suspects.
  • Interview and/or interrogate witnesses, victims and suspects and draft formal statements for presentation in court, including testifying in court on criminal and civil matters.
  • Record and investigate complaints from citizens, including those on the conduct and actions of officers.
  • Respond to residential and business alarms for intrusion, robbery or other emergencies.
  • Protect the rights and safety of all individuals, including political figures and dignitaries.
  • Recover and assume preliminary custody of lost, stolen or abandoned property.
  • Conduct follow-up investigations for criminal prosecution on traffic and criminal complaints.
  • Function as a Field Training Officer (FTO) supplementing academy instruction through field experience and serving as a final step in the officer selection process. Evaluate recruits on a daily basis and share information with supervisors.
  • Operate various computer terminals to enter and retrieve essential information.
Requirements:
Completion of a two or four year Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice Degree through a Professional Peace Officer Education Program and pass the P.O.S.T Licensing Exam or equivalent. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license. Valid Minnesota POST license or the ability to obtain one prior to date of hire. Must possess a minimum of one (1) year of full-time sworn law enforcement experience and one (1) year of patrol experience. Department reserves the right to determine the nature and extent of training necessary for a candidate to be considered for the Police Officer position.
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