Police Officer

POLICE OFFICER# POLICE OFFICER
1530 Airport RD - Worthington, MN 56187

Start Date   07/24/2026## Overview Salary Range $35.86 - $48.52 Hourly Level Entry Position  Type Full Time## DescriptionSUMMARYPerforms patrol, investigations, traffic and other law enforcement activities during an assigned shift. The main emphasis is implementation of plans and directions as prescribed for the protection of lives, property, and prevention of crime, enforcement of all laws, and maintenance of public order.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Reports to:

Police Sergeant Supervises:
Has no supervisory responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs car or foot patrol, investigations, traffic, emergency response and other law enforcement activities during an assigned shift. Includes, but is not limited to handling citizen complaints, information and assistance requests, disputes, crime deterrence, nuisance calls, emergency care, arrests, property recovery, animal control, accident investigation, first aid, etc.
2. Participates in Police Officer training and public safety preparedness programs. Includes maintaining a thorough knowledge and understanding of federal, state and local laws and regulations related to police performance.
3. Establishes and maintains proficiency and safety awareness with firearms, less-lethal devices, motor vehicles, communication equipment and other public safety equipment. Includes maintenance of assigned and departmental equipment and periodic qualifications.
4. Actively supports good community relations through courteous and professional dealings with individuals and the public in general.  Routinely participates in public relations programs, addresses various civic and community groups and works with groups and safety programs in addition to handling of complaints and other normal citizen contacts.
5. Completes reports and communications as required by federal, state, local and departmental rules and regulations. Prepares correspondence and/or special reports as requested.
6. Supports organization effectiveness by promoting positive public safety attitudes toward personnel, policies, procedures and morale.
7. Assists attorneys in prosecution efforts. Testifies in court and completes court related duties as needed.
8. Maintains a constant awareness of public safety. Courteously informs citizens of potential security defects or risks. Notifies the proper authorities of traffic hazards.  Reports on weather, accident, fire and other impending conditions which threaten public safety.
9. The foregoing statements describe the principal functions of this position, but shall not be construed as an exclusive listing of all inherent requirements for the position.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES Serves on employee and community committees as assigned.

Attends seminars and workshops related to or relevant to the duties of the position.

EQUIPMENTIncluding but not limited to:  Motorized vehicles, firearms, less lethal devices, personal computers, radio equipment, cameras, and office equipment including; desktop computers, telephones, copy machines, fax machines, calculators.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this…