Police Officer (Lateral)

City of Minnetonka • Minnetonka, MN

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Minnetonka Police Department is seeking dedicated individuals committed to public safety and community service. This role offers a competitive salary, vacation accrual based on prior experience, and a supportive work environment. There are also opportunities for additional earnings through a personal growth program and specialized assignments such as Case Investigator, Narcotics Investigator, School Resource Officer, Traffic Officer, and more.

Requirements

• A commitment to and belief in the organization's shared values
• Hold a license by the Minnesota Police Officer's Standards and Training Board (POST)
• Three years of sworn peace officer experience
• Possess valid Minnesota driver's license without recent significant traffic violations
• Successful completion of medical, drug testing, and psychological exams
• Must supply background information as requested

Nice To Haves

• EMR certification
• Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Enforce federal, state, and local laws and city ordinances
• Enforce traffic laws and write citations/warnings for moving, mechanical or safety violations
• Work cooperatively with federal, state, county, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors
• Respond to a wide variety of calls requiring sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and the appropriate use of force
• Investigate crimes, traffic accidents, suspicious circumstances, and other calls for service gathering evidence and documenting information
• Direct traffic and assist motorists
• Place individuals under arrest (search, interview, investigate)
• Assist investigators in follow-up investigations
• Provide emergency medical service as a first responder at scenes of accidents or crimes
• Manage crowds at labor disputes, demonstrations, and civil protests
• Investigate and report public nuisances
• Appropriately transport arrested persons, citizens in need of assistance, and citizen ride-along participants
• Promote positive department-community relationships through participation in crime prevention, educational, and youth-related activities as assigned
• Appear in court to testify in criminal, traffic and civil trials
• Process arrested persons through the booking process
• Perform surveillance on person(s) or places
• Patrol residential, business, and public areas by vehicle and foot
• Actively engage in problem-solving with residents, business owners and other citizens
• Serve warrants and subpoenas
• Participate in both non-emergency and emergency driving
• Participate in roll calls and department training
• Process lost/stolen/found property
• Conduct initial and follow-up investigations
• Apply and execute search warrants, court orders, administrative subpoenas and other investigative orders
• Complete case investigations and present for prosecution
• Participate, as assigned, in community/school meetings, investigative exchanges and collaboratives

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $51.04 (Step 2), achievable with three years of sworn experience
• Vacation Accrual: Employees may start at a higher vacation accrual rate based on approved prior sworn officer experience, as determined by the Human Resources Division Manager at hire
• Supportive Environment: Our shared values promote a supportive work culture
• Additional Earning Opportunities: Contractual personal growth program provides opportunities to earn up to 10% above base pay
• Specialized Assignment Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior