Police Officer

City of Fridley • Fridley, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fridley is accepting applications for upcoming full-time Police Officer positions. The City of Fridley is a busy first ring suburb located entirely within Anoka County. An authorized strength of 47 police officers serve approximately 30,000 residents. Fridley police officers serve a diverse community that is extremely supportive of its police department. Hourly wage rates are dependent upon assignment and longevity. Lateral applicants can be placed higher in the pay scale and take advantage of an abbreviated field training program, depending upon experience and qualifications. The Fridley Police Department provides a safe and supportive work environment. Our policies, innovation, equipment, and culture make us one of the safest departments in the state. The League of MN Cities identified us as one of the highest performing agencies in the state at reducing officer injuries and preventing critical incidents.

Requirements

• Associates’/Technical Degree in law enforcement, criminal justice or related field
• Minnesota Peace Officer (POST) License
• Valid Minnesota Driver’s License
• Successfully pass an in-depth background check, investigation and required evaluations.
• U.S. citizen
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Possess a current police officer license with the Minnesota POST Board or be eligible to be licensed by the date of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a police officer, community service officer, reserve police officer or security.
• Additional education or training in law enforcement.
• Ability to communicate in a language(s) other than English.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the community in vehicle or on foot to enforce criminal and traffic laws, detect and prevent crime, protect life and property, and to resolve issues affecting the quality of life in the City of Fridley.
• Operates a patrol car to monitor traffic; operates vehicle-monitoring equipment such as radar; observes and detects traffic violations and crime; and investigates accidents.
• Enforces Federal law, State statutes and City ordinances.
• Responds to complaints such as trespass, fights, disturbance of the peace, domestics, alarms, lost or stolen property, etc.
• Arrests persons for violations of laws and ordinances and execute court-ordered arrest warrants.
• Performs searches and maintains security of persons under control.
• Interviews and records written and oral statements from victims, witnesses, suspects, specialists, and citizens.
• Writes, dictates, types, proofs or edits detailed reports to document activities.
• Operates desktop and mobile computer equipment to create and submit reports, enter records, run queries and access data.
• Operates radio and contemporary technology to receive and acknowledge calls for service and communicate with other employees and supervisors.
• Provides credible testimony and/or evidence at trials, hearings, and before grand juries.
• Serves warrants and subpoenas.
• Responds to citizens’ requests for information including directions, regulations, ordinances, resources for information, case status, complaints, law interpretation, etc., or refers questions to proper agency or person.
• Performs routine traffic control activities such as directing traffic; verifies and checks on car registration, checks for outstanding warrants; and issues warnings or citations for traffic or parking violations.
• Performs preventative patrol, surveillance checks and vacation checks of private dwellings and businesses.
• Conducts preliminary investigations of accidents, criminal activities, public safety incidents, deaths, etc., including collecting and preserving evidence, photographing, preserving crime scenes and preparing reports.
• Secures and monitors crime scenes.
• Interrogates suspects and takes sworn statements, formal confessions, or depositions.
• Uses physical defensive tactics when necessary.
• Familiar with all departmental equipment and aids necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Complies with field training manual; operations manual; Federal laws, State statutes, and City ordinances relating to law enforcement; instructions and service manuals for operation and maintenance of law enforcement safety equipment; Safety Manual and all departmental directives.
• Relates effectively to victims of crimes providing personal support and advice.
• Responds to medical emergencies and renders first aid.
• Serves as a Neighborhood Resource Officer to assist residents of specific neighborhoods to resolve issues related to safety and quality of life.
• Participates in a variety of community events.
• Attends meetings, seminars and other training classes to maintain current knowledge of criminal and civil laws, as well as technical skills and safety regulations, in order to remain proficient in the performance of duty.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

Benefits

• competitive medical and dental benefits
• employer-provided long-term disability
• employer-provided short-term disability
• four weeks of paid parental leave
• robust wellness program including employer-provided mental health and wellness check-ins
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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