Police Officer (Traditional or Lateral)
About The Position
Are you ready for a challenging career in Law Enforcement while working in a family-friendly agency that allows you to utilize your own talents and interests in ways that benefit the community? Are you looking for a department that is invested in your personal wellness and professional growth? Are you looking for a policing career that offers a mix of enforcement related activities combined with building relationships and community policing? The Maplewood Police Department offers a career in a diverse city that practices proactive, community-oriented, problem-solving policing methodologies. The ideal candidate will have strong verbal communications skills and a desire to work in a diverse community, creating connections with citizens and civic leaders. Physical and mental fitness are key assets for this position and supported by department programs. The Department also offers several special assignment opportunities, including K-9 handler, traffic officer, SWAT team member, school resource officer, MRT (mobile response team), drone operator, use of force trainer and investigator. Union contract has not yet been settled for 2026. Upon ratification, retro payment will occur. Lateral candidates: You will enter our organization with the same higher pay rate as our current officers with the same years of experience. In addition, upon completing a modified field training program.
Requirements
- Associate degree in law enforcement, criminal justice or equivalent and licensed as a full-time police officer by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training OR eligible to be licensed by December 31, 2026.
- Must possess a valid Minnesota driver's license or equivalent out-of-state license.
- Must be 21 years old by December 31, 2026.
- Must be MN POST eligible by December 31, 2026.
- Must pass the Department's background investigation, physical fitness standards and psychological exams.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in law enforcement, criminal justice or broadly equivalent field of study.
- Fluency in a language other than English, including sign language.
Responsibilities
- Patrols the city and responds to emergency and non-emergent calls for service, enforces laws, detects and prevents crime, and protects life and property.
- Investigates complaints involving violations of City ordinances, state and federal laws.
- Conducts legal searches, apprehends and arrests law violators, prepares accurate, timely, and thorough reports of incidents and arrests, and transports prisoners.
- Provides emergency medical care until more qualified personnel arrive on the scene.
- Assists other agencies as needed; maintains contact and cooperates as appropriate.
- Answers citizens' requests for information including directions, regulations, ordinances and resources for information; provides information on status of complaints and investigations as appropriate.
- Maintains high visibility while on patrol
- Assists in preparing cases and testifies at trials, hearings, grand juries or other legal proceedings.
- Operates and assists in maintaining department equipment and vehicles.
- Maintains skills proficiency as required by the Minnesota P.O.S.T. Board and Maplewood Police Department.
- May be assigned to perform one of several special work assignments.
Benefits
- Retro payment will occur upon ratification of the 2026 union contract.
- Lateral candidates will enter the organization with the same higher pay rate as current officers with the same years of experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
