Police Officer; Lateral

The City of Minnetonka Police Department is seeking dedicated individuals committedtopublicsafetyandcommunityservice.

• Competitive Salary: $51.04 (Step
  2), achievable with three years of sworn experience
• Vacation Accrual:
  Employees may start at a higher vacation accrual rate based on approved prior sworn officer experience, as determined by the Human Resources Division Manager at hire
• Supportive Environment:
  Our shared values promote a supportive work culture
• Additional Earning Opportunities:
  Contractual personal growth program provides opportunities to earn up to 10% above base pay; see Article 12 of the current contract for details

• Case Investigator
• Retail Investigator
• Narcotics Investigator
• School
  
  ResourceO?cer
• Tra?c O?cer
• Field
  
  TrainingO?cer
• Bike Patrol
• Canine Unit
• Emergency Response Team
• Crisis Negotiator
• Mobile Field Force
• Firearms/Useof Force Instructor
• Mental Health Unit

• Enforce federal, state, and locallawsandcityordinances
• Enforcetra?clawsandwritecitations/warningsformoving,mechanicalor safety violations
• Workcooperativelywithfederal,state,county,andlocallawenforcement agencies and prosecutors
• Respond to a wide variety of calls requiring sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and the appropriate use of force
• Investigate crimes, tra?c accidents, suspicious circumstances, and other calls for service gathering evidence and documenting information
• Direct tra?c and assist motorists
• Place individuals under arrest (search, interview, investigate)
• Assist investigators in follow-up investigations
• Provideemergencymedicalserviceasa?rstresponderatscenesof accidents or crimes
• Managecrowdsatlabordisputes,demonstrations,andcivilprotests
• Investigate and report public nuisances
• Appropriately transport arrested persons, citizens in need of assistance, and citizen ride-along participants
• Promote positive department-community relationships through participation in crime prevention, educational, and youth-related activities as assigned
• Appearincourttotestifyincriminal,tra?candciviltrials
• Processarrestedpersonsthroughthebookingprocess
• Perform surveillance on person(s) or places
• Patrol residential, business, and public areas by vehicle and foot
• Activelyengageinproblemsolvingwithresidents,businessownersand other citizens
• Serve warrants and subpoenas
• Participateinbothnon-emergencyandemergency driving
• Participate in roll calls and department training
• Process lost/stolen/found property

• Conduct initial and follow-up investigations
• Applyandexecutesearchwarrants,court orders,administrative subpoenas and other investigative orders
• Complete case investigations and present for prosecution
• Participate,as assigned,in community/school meetings,investigative exchanges and collaboratives

• A commitment to and belief in the organization's shared values
• Hold a license by the Minnesota Police O?cers Standards and Training Board (POST)
• Three years of sworn peace officer experience
• Possess valid Minnesota driver's license without recent signi?cant tra?c violations
• Successful completion of medical, drug testing, and psychological exams
• Must supply background information as requested

• EMR certi?cation
• Bachelor's degree

Knowledge of:

• State laws and city ordinances
• Policies, procedures and services of the department
• Rules of criminal evidence and procedure
• Functions and jurisdictions of the various county, state and federal law enforcement agencies

Skilled in:

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving and con?ict management
• Organizing and prioritizing work e?ectively
• Word processing and computer usage
• Firearms proficiency and qualification with authorized department firearms
• Meeting physical challenges and performing strenuous duties

Ability to:

• Work both independently and as a team member
• E?ectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• E?ectively communicate with diverse groups of people
• Deal reasonably with all people in all situations
• Make sound decisions during the use of force, including the use of deadly force when justi?ed
• Write legibly and/or word process e?ciently
• Be ?exible with work…