Police Officer (Lateral Police Officers Only)

City of Brooklyn Park, MN•Brooklyn Park, MN

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About The Position

Brooklyn Park Police Department is currently seeking lateral officers. The academy and field training process will be condensed based upon your prior law enforcement experience. 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. 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 citizens using a thorough knowledge of the department's community-oriented policing philosophy. 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.

Requirements

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).
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

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a volunteer
Previous experience working with youth, the disabled community, the elderly, or with drug/alcohol intervention issues
Fluency in a second language other than English that is represented in the population of Brooklyn Park
Demonstrated commitment to a healthy lifestyle that includes an ongoing fitness plan/regimen
Bachelor's degree or higher
Previous experience working in a public law enforcement agency serving a diverse population

Responsibilities

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
Pro-actively patrol assigned areas; recognize and seek to resolve neighborhood issues that adversely affect public safety and livability
Initiate and foster positive community relationships with businesses, community residents, and visitors
Promote crime prevention awareness and successful prevention strategies
Respond to all emergency calls and traffic accidents; administer first aid
Conduct searches of persons and places as required
Make arrests and safely transport prisoners
Maintain order at crime scenes, disturbances or accidents; interview witnesses and interrogate suspects; collect and preserve evidence
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
Serve warrants, subpoenas, and orders as directed by the court system
Perform duties in a manner that promotes the legitimacy of the department to serve everyone in the community
Commit and contribute to the success of the City's initiative to enhance the quality of life in Brooklyn Park
Participate and assist in training or extra activities beyond routine police functions
Performs other duties as assigned or apparent

Benefits

Sign-on Bonuses
$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.
Anticipated Hiring Wage for 2025 $46.11 - $54.89 per hour for lateral candidates ($95, 908.80 - $114,171.20 per year). Contract changes include shortened time between step progressions and $1 shift differential paid from 6 p.m. - 6 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.
Vacation Time 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.
Sick Time Newly hired officers will also receive 40 hours of front-loaded sick time.
The Brooklyn Park Police Department also 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 canine 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 field training.

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