Police Officer

City of Owatonna • Owatonna, MN

49d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Owatonna is a growing community strategically placed at the crossroads of I-35 and two major US highways, approximately one hour south of the Twin Cities metro area. The community has a commitment to growth, access to services, and quality of life for its 25,000 residents. The Police Department creates a better tomorrow by providing law enforcement services that prioritize the quality of life and maintain a safe and secure community. As an organization, our Purpose is to create a better tomorrow. We are guided in our work by our organization's 3 Core Values: Better Together, Community Stewardship, and Pride in Our Work.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or two-year technical certificate in Law Enforcement or related field; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Applicants must be currently post licensed or post eligible for licensure at the time of hire.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of modern police practices and methods.
• Knowledge of departmental procedures, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of effective methods of investigations.
• Knowledge of applicable federal laws, state laws, city ordinances, and laws of arrest.
• Knowledge of street layout and geography of the city.
• Knowledge of law enforcement weapons and equipment.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of patrol and crime prevention.
• Knowledge of report preparation techniques.
• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Knowledge of computer operation and related software applications.
• Skill in using a variety of law enforcement weapons and equipment.
• Skill in applying and interpreting law enforcement principles and practices.
• Skill in applying applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Skill in maintaining records and preparing reports.
• Skill in providing customer service.
• Skill in operating a computer and related software applications.
• Skill in dealing firmly but courteously with the public.
• Skill in analyzing situations quickly and objectively, thereby determining the proper course of action.
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, superiors, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information, function in a team environment, and to receive work direction.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced officers are encouraged to apply; lateral pay based on experience may be considered.
• Firearms Instructor
• Use of Force instructor
• PepperBall instructor
• SWAT Team
• Mobile Field Force
• E- Bike patrol
• K9
• Drone
• Evidence Technician
• First Aid/ CPR Instructor
• Honor Guard

Responsibilities

• Conducting law enforcement activities to ensure public safety.
• Responding to requests for assistance from the public.
• Preventing traffic accidents and deterring violators.
• Investigating accidents and criminal incidents.
• Preparing incident reports.
• Ensuring the security and order of the court.
• Receiving, processing, recording, storing, maintaining and releasing evidence.
• Protecting crime scenes.
• Coordinating with other departments.
• Patrol an assigned area to enforce local, State, and Federal laws.
• Investigate crimes.
• Collect evidence.
• Interview witnesses and suspects.
• Enforce vehicle and traffic laws.
• Apprehend criminals and offenders.
• Write and submit reports related to day-to-day activities utilizing established procedures and guidelines.
• Prepare information, offense, suspect illness and injury, accident, supplement, and administrative reports.
• Respond to routine and complex emergency situations.
• Answer and respond to radio or telephone dispatches.
• Assist individuals with disabled vehicles and vehicle lockouts and assist distressed motorists.
• Communicate with the general public and employees while patrolling City streets in an effort to proactively preserve law and order and achieve positive public relations.
• Assist in conducting at-scene accident and criminal investigations and related follow-up.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

What This Job Offers

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