- Assists in the investigation of criminal offenses.
- Assists in the investigation of vehicle crashes.
- Enforces traffic laws.
- Performs crime prevention activities and actively works with community.
- Patrols the City to prevent and detect crimes.
- Builds key relationships in the community and responds to requests for assistance.
- Prepares written reports on incidents investigated.
- Coordinates efforts to ensure Richfield is an equitable, inclusive and respectful organization and supports the City's mission, vision and core values.
- Performs other police and public safety work as assigned.
- Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Development Certificate (GED).
- Completion of a two to four year P.O.S.T.-certified law enforcement training.
- Must have or be eligible to obtain a Police Officer's license issued by the Minnesota Police Officer Standards and Training Board within a reasonable amount of time.
- Must have a valid Minnesota driver's license.
- Must be a citizen of the United States.
- Familiarity with personal computers (PC) and different operating systems.
- Law enforcement and/or non-law enforcement volunteer experience.
- Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Vietnamese or other non-English language(s).
- Candidates will be subjected to a thorough medical and psychological examination and background investigation.
- Officers appointed must successfully complete a minimum of 14 weeks Field Training.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of Minnesota Criminal Code, Traffic Law, and Criminal Procedure.
- Demonstrates familiarity with Community Oriented Policing concepts.
- Demonstrates an ability to remain calm and controlled in volatile situations.
- Demonstrates an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrates an ability to work with little direction and initiate activity.
- Demonstrates an ability to work various hours and respond to callbacks in emergencies.
- Demonstrates an ability to remain a neutral observer when dealing with persons in conflict.
- Demonstrates an ability to relate to the public and foster a positive image with the public.
- Demonstrates an ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper courses of action to be taken.
- Demonstrates an ability to obtain information through interview and interrogation.
- Demonstrates an ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts and evidence and to draw sound conclusions.
- Demonstrates an ability to arrive on time and promptly meet deadlines.
- Demonstrates an ability to understand and respect the diversity of customers and co-workers, effectively communicating with individuals whose first language may be one other than English.
- Frequent % of time on a shift
- Occasional - Up to 66% of time on a shift
- Rarely - Less than 10% of time of a shift
- 100% employer paid Medical and Dental coverage for single enrollment, plus employer contribution to HSA
- Significant contribution towards spouse, child(ren), and family coverage
- Flexible Spending Account options
- 100% employer paid Short-Term Disability insurance
- 100% employer paid Long Term Disability insurance
- 100% employer paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Opportunity to request participation in our modified work schedule program (choose one regular day off every other week), depending on position
- Opportunity to request to participate in a flexible work schedule with remote work options, depending on position
- Wellness program which includes earning up to 8 hours of paid time off after participation in wellness activities throughout the year
- Vacation Leave and Personal Leave, with additional 12 Holidays per year
- Up to 80 hours paid parental leave for either parent after the birth or adoption of a child
- Enrollment into a pension plan through PERA for eligible positions
- Voluntary enrollment into deferred compensation plans with a variety of partner agencies
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
- Not Applicable
- Veteran
- Disabled Veteran
- Spouse of Deceased Veteran
- Spouse of Disabled Veteran
- I do not have enough skills to meet the definition of Basic level below.
- Basic
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- None
- Some college
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Police Reserves
- Police Explorers
- Law enforcement internship
- Volunteer at church
- Volunteer at a school
- Volunteer in a civic capacity
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
- Spanish
- Hmong
- Somali
- Amharic
- American Sign Language
- Other, as listed on application
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Police Officer - Minneapolis, United States - City of Richfield, MN
Description
Salary: $69, $101,079.01 AnnuallyLocation : Richfield Police Station Portland Ave, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Public Safety
Opening Date: 12/07/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Nature of Work
Are you dedicated and passionate about making a positive impact in the community and the lives of others? Are you passionate about law enforcement? We are looking for problem solvers with a desire to effect positive change within our community. The ideal candidate is professional, motivated, and seeking new challenges and opportunities in a thriving community.
The City's next Police Officer is an approachable, resourceful, and driven individual who prioritizes community relations and provides excellent service to the public. The ideal candidate is P.O.S.T. certified or working toward becoming P.O.S.T certified. The Richfield Police Department offers numerous positions outside of patrol such as Investigations, Narcotics Investigator, Violent Offender Task Force, SWAT, Mobile Field Force, K-9, DWI officer, Drug Recognition Expert and Phlebotomist. The Richfield Police Department also offers numerous instructor opportunities including Firearms Instructor, Use of Force Instructor, and Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor to name a few. Selected candidates will be required to undergo a thorough medical, psychological examination, background investigation and must have a valid Minnesota Driver's License.
Lateral Candidates: The starting pay step of lateral candidates will be negotiable based on the candidate's training and experience. Lateral officers will receive 24 hours of front-loaded vacation time and 24 hours of front-loaded personal leave time.
Patrol Scheduling: Candidates hired as a Police Officer will be assigned to the patrol division throughout field training. This is a great opportunity for new officers to experience our 12-hour patrol shifts (6AM - 6PM and/or 6PM - 6AM). We also have a 12-hour mid-shift (2PM - 2AM). The benefit of these scheduling schemes is that officers have every other weekend off (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).
Field Training Program: The Richfield Police Department recognizes the importance of previous law enforcement experience. Based on this previous experience, the training academy and field training process will be modified to best reflect this prior experience. In addition, consideration will be given for special assignments previously held such as SWAT, defensive tactics instructor, field training officer and/or any other specialized training.
Nature of Work: Responsible for responding to emergencies, for the enforcement of laws and ordinances and for the protection of life and property.
Job Duties
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Type of ActivityFrequencyDefinition of Frequency
The City of Richfield, MN offers a complete and comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including:
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
The City of Richfield awards veterans' preference points to qualified veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans in accordance with Minnesota State Statute Are you requesting Veteran's Preference Points for this position? If so, please select your Veterans status and assure you have attached a copy of your DD-214 and/or documentation verifying your service-connected disability rating if you are deemed a disabled veteran, as defined in state statute, to your application.
Which of the following describes your highest level of Microsoft office (Microsoft word, Excel, Powerpoint) proficiency?
Please list your highest level of education in Law Enforcement or a related field.
Have you obtained a Police Officer's License issued by the Minnesota Police Officer Standards?
If you have not obtained a Police Officer's License issued by the Minnesota Police Officer Standards, do you have a date scheduled to obtain your license?
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Do you hold a valid and current Class D Driver's License and have a satisfactory driving record?
Check the boxes for any volunteer related experience you have (note this will be verified by the information on your application).
How many years of experience do you possess as a licensed Police Officer?
Check below any language(s) that you speak and write (if applicable) fluently, other than English.
