Park Police Officer
About The Position
Three Rivers Park District is seeking to fill a full-time, benefited position of Park Police Officer. This position is responsible for providing for the public's safety and for the protection of Park District properties and natural resources, to enforce, as applicable, the Park District Ordinance and state laws, and to enhance park user experiences through assistance, information, and education. Lateral candidates starting pay will be at a step equivalent to their years of experience performing the same or similar work as determined by the employer. In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, Three Rivers is offering a hiring incentive. Hiring Incentive Three Rivers will pay the candidate $6,000 as follows: $2,000 will be paid upon the candidate’s successful completion of the field training program $2,000 will be paid upon the candidate’s successful completion of the probationary period $2,000 will be paid upon the candidate’s successful completion of their second year of employment. Work Where You Play: A natural resources-based park system, Three Rivers Park District manages more than 27,000 acres of parks and trails in the Twin Cities area. It takes a dedicated team of full-time, part-time and seasonal employees to provide the high-quality opportunities and facilities that Three Rivers provides. Be part of this dynamic team, make a difference in the community and work where you play. You Belong Here. At Three Rivers, we see diversity and inclusion as central to our organization and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Human Resources contact listed above.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree
- licensed as a Peace Officer or eligible to be licensed as a Peace Officer in the state of Minnesota
- Valid Class D Minnesota Driver's License
- certified as a First Responder
Nice To Haves
- EMT certification preferred
Responsibilities
- providing for the public's safety
- protection of Park District properties and natural resources
- enforce, as applicable, the Park District Ordinance and state laws
- enhance park user experiences through assistance, information, and education
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- $6,000 hiring incentive
- $2,000 will be paid upon the candidate’s successful completion of the field training program
- $2,000 will be paid upon the candidate’s successful completion of the probationary period
- $2,000 will be paid upon the candidate’s successful completion of their second year of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
