Police Officer - DOE

General Definition of Work

The Police Officer job classification is a union position that performs protective service work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments including crime prevention; enforcing laws, investigating criminal activity, ensuring public safety, maintaining records and files, testifying in court, preparing reports and related work as required. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Sergeant, Lieutenant, Deputy Police Chief, and/or Police Chief.

Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.

2026 Hiring Range: $39.12 - $43.58 per hour depending on qualifications.
2026 Pay Range: $39.12 - $46.56 per hour.

* 2026 Performance based pay opportunity:
Up to $52.16 per hour.

* The City of Brainerd utilizes a performance-based pay system as noted above. Our system provides an opportunity for additional pay steps based on merit. Contact the HR Department if you would like to learn more about our system.

• On an assigned shift, patrols community utilizing a patrol vehicle or specialized police equipment or walks to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of law and order.
• Interviews victims and witnesses to obtain information regarding crime, accident, violation, etc.
• Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints; serves warrants, summons, etc.; completes arrest records; investigates applicable licenses.
• Performs criminal investigations including domestic disputes, interrogates suspects; gathers evidence; conducts surveillance; develops informants; obtains search warrants; apprehends violators and prepares case reports for prosecution.
• Prepares detailed reports and documentation as required according to departmental procedures.
• Enforces traffic laws, investigates accidents; issues traffic citations; provides first responder medical assistance.
• Makes arrests and testifies in court.
• Provides police escorts, directs traffic; performs residential and commercial security checks.
• Participates in a variety of in-service and special training programs.
• Assists other law enforcement agencies as needed.
• Maintains department issued equipment and vehicles.
• Communicates and informs supervisor of important issues or problems encountered during assigned shift.
• Performs Deputy Coroner functions at initial death scene investigations when required.
• May be assigned to investigations, community policing, K-9, school liaison, or other technical or special support operations.
• Attends required and specialized training programs; may provide in-service training instruction to other department members.
• Participates in police activities in support of community events and promotes community policing for problem solving and developing partnerships.
• Performs related tasks as required.

• Possess a valid MN driver's license or be able to acquire a valid MN driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a full-time Peace Officer in the State of Minnesota within nine months.
• Maintains Minnesota POST requirements.

• Basic knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures.
• Some knowledge of the geography of the City and the location of important buildings.
• Some knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department.
• Skilled in the use of required firearms and the operation of police vehicles and equipment.
• Skilled in the use of in-squad computers and related programs.
• Strong ability to multi-task in a variety of environments including, but not limited to, operating and communicating with a police radio while driving, interacting with the public, or engaged…