Police Officer

City of Woodbury•2100 Radio Drive, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Woodbury uses a Public Safety Model to deliver police, fire, and emergency medical services. Woodbury Police Officers work with the community to prevent crime and resolve public safety issues; protect life and property; maintain order; apprehend criminals; investigate criminal offenses and motor vehicle crashes; and enforce laws and ordinances. The work involves an element of personal danger and is performed under the limited supervision of a Sergeant. Officers may have opportunities to serve in roles such as Detective, K-9 Officer, SWAT, School Resource Officer, Community Support and Impact Units, Field Training, Bike Patrol, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Operator, and other training or instructor positions. Interviews are scheduled for the week of November 30, 2026. Officers work a variety of hours and perform patrol, response, investigation, enforcement, public assistance, and community engagement duties. They use discretion and independent judgment, sometimes without direct supervision, and may need to act immediately to protect others. Arrests may involve citations, custodial arrests, or the use of legally authorized force, including deadly force when justified. Applicants must be eligible for a full-time Minnesota Police Officer license within six months of application and meet the listed education or peace-officer reciprocity requirements. The position also requires the ability to meet extensive sensory, communication, mobility, lifting, and equipment-operation demands, including work in full protective gear.

Requirements

Be eligible for licensure as a full-time Police Officer in Minnesota within six months of application.
Possess a valid, unrestricted Minnesota driver's license, or a contiguous state's driver's license if not a Minnesota resident, or be able to obtain the required license before employment.
Have a satisfactory driving record and the ability to drive.
Have an Associate's Degree in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, or a related field, or complete Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training reciprocity or military reciprocity requirements within six months of application.
Meet Minnesota peace-officer selection standards, including applicable U.S. citizenship or work-eligibility requirements and a comprehensive written application.
Submit to a thorough background search by local, state, and federal agencies.
Not be required to register as a predatory offender under the cited Minnesota statutes and meet the listed criminal-conviction restrictions for appointment as a peace officer.
Communicate effectively and read and understand correspondence, memoranda, and other materials.
Meet the position's sensory and physical demands, including required vision, hearing, smell, touch, mobility, and lifting capabilities.
Frequently lift or move up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 165 pounds.
Walk or crawl while carrying or lifting, use stairs or ladders, balance, reach, and use gross and fine motor skills while wearing protective gear weighing approximately 20 pounds.
Operate a police vehicle, including driving in emergency mode in all weather.
Frequently use a personal computer, telephone, copy machine, and two-way radio.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, or a related field from an accredited educational institution.
Fluency in a second language.
Current full-time employment as a police officer, at least one year of experience, and completion of probation.
Completion of a field training process lasting 10 weeks or longer.

Responsibilities

Patrol the city, primarily by motor vehicle, and conduct foot or bicycle patrol as needed.
Develop positive relationships with the community and work with community members to prevent crime and resolve public safety issues.
Conduct security checks of city parks, public facilities, businesses, and private dwellings.
Respond to calls for service involving crimes, fires, accidents, medical incidents, hazardous materials, and natural disasters; provide appropriate assistance and safeguards.
Conduct preliminary investigations of crimes and traffic crashes, including locating and interviewing victims, suspects, and witnesses; collecting and labeling evidence; executing search warrants; and preparing reports.
Enforce city, state, and federal laws and assist people whose safety or property is threatened.
Apprehend and arrest people suspected of committing crimes, using force as authorized by law and deadly force when justified.
Drive department vehicles safely under routine, emergency, and pursuit conditions and in varied traffic and weather conditions.
Provide first aid, guidance, general information, and assistance to the public; make referrals to appropriate agencies.
Use police equipment and dispatch communications to carry out assigned duties.
Communicate with the public, community groups, and students, and testify in court as needed.
Answer public questions by phone or in person, including questions about complaints and interpretation of laws.
Cooperate with law enforcement, criminal justice, and social or community agencies.
Keep current with public safety developments, laws, department policies, and training.
Meet behavioral standards for community focus, respect for diversity, communication, officer safety, responsibility, intuition, divided attention, resilience, problem solving, and teamwork.
Foster an inclusive work culture and advance the City's diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
Support the City's Exceeding Expectations philosophy of being professional, responsive, and leaders.