Police Officer

City of Oakdale • Oakdale City Hall and Police Department, MN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited direction, this position performs law enforcement work such as routine patrol, preliminary investigations, crime control, and traffic regulation for the protection of life and property and prevention; and provides emergency services through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Law Enforcement/ Criminal Justice
• One (1) year experience in Law Enforcement
• Minnesota Police Officers license
• Valid Drivers License with a driving record that is acceptable to the City’s insurance carrier
• Use of force training
• Police field training
• Knowledge of state law and local ordinance
• Ability to drive and operate emergency vehicles
• Ability to handle volatile persons, defend self and others, and testify
• Knowledge of city geography

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Law Enforcement/ Criminal Justice
• Two (2) years law enforcement field experience
• BCA certification

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls for service
• handles citizen complaints
• problem solving
• making custodial arrests
• issuing summons
• Investigates reports of crime
• interview victims, suspects and others involved
• collects evidence
• packages cases for prosecution
• Complete paperwork, reports and case management, and training
• Patrol city streets, neighborhoods, businesses, parks
• conducts traffic enforcement
• issues citations
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree