Police Officer Lateral

Position Description

Police Officer Lateral - City of Minneapolis
As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. The Minneapolis Police Department is looking for experienced Police Officer candidates with a strong sense of public service, outstanding character, sound judgment, excellent work ethic, effective communication skills, interpersonal tact, empathy, and compassion.

This is a full‑time position requiring variable work shifts, including weekends and holidays. Officers hired through this lateral hiring process will participate in a one‑month orientation and onboarding program instead of the Minneapolis Police Recruit Officer Academy. After successful completion, officers will then participate in a three‑month Field Training Officer (FTO) program, with potential extension if needed.

This position currently works on‑site only. The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

• Patrol assigned area to enforce laws, detect and prevent crime and protect life and property.
• Apprehend and arrest law‑violators (including probable‑cause arrests), prepare written reports of crimes and assist in the prosecution of violators.
• Draft and execute arrest warrants and make probable‑cause arrests.
• Establish probable‑cause, draft, prepare and execute search warrants.
• Conduct follow‑up investigations for criminal prosecution of criminal and traffic complaints.
• Enforce traffic laws, conduct traffic, marking and tagging vehicles, make written reports of accidents and investigate and reconstruct serious or fatal traffic accidents.
• Collect, evaluate, investigate, protect and preserve evidence at crime or accident scenes.
• Conduct surveillance of suspected criminal activity and provide undercover operations to identify and apprehend suspects.
• Interview and/or interrogate witnesses, victims and suspects and draft formal statements for presentation in court, including testifying in court on criminal and civil matters.
• Record and investigate complaints from citizens, including those on the conduct and actions of officers.
• Respond to residential and business alarms for intrusion, robbery or other emergencies.
• Protect the rights and safety of all individuals, including political figures and dignitaries.
• Recover and assume preliminary custody of lost, stolen or abandoned property.
• Function as a Field Training Officer (FTO) supplementing academy instruction through field experience and serving as a final step in the officer selection process. Evaluate recruits on a daily basis and share information with supervisors.
• Operate various computer terminals to enter and retrieve essential information.

Exposure to hazardous conditions and life‑threatening situations.

Minimum Qualifications: Completion of a two‑ or four‑year Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice degree through a Professional Peace Officer Education Program and pass the P.O.S.T. Licensing Exam or equivalent.

• Valid driver's license.
• Valid Minnesota POST license or ability to obtain one prior to hire.

Previous Law Enforcement experience (1 year preferred). Department reserves the right to determine training required for consideration.

No felony convictions. Must successfully pass the MPD background investigation. Current Minnesota POST Board Certification.

Candidates must be medically and psychologically fit and successfully pass a drug and alcohol screening prior to hire.

Stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, use hands, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Requires color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

The City requires a thorough Minneapolis Police Department criminal background check. Applicants must sign informed consent; those who do not consent will not be considered.

All applicants must pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test after conditional offer. Non‑consent will result in offer withdrawal.

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