Police Officer

4 days ago

Minneapolis, United States City of Minneapolis Full time


Position Description

The Minneapolis Police Department is looking for people who will treat others with dignity, giving them voice and respect, being neutral in their decision-making and willing to work to build trust. They should be willing to show care, to connect as people of this community, to communicate in speaking and listening, and who will act with courage and character.
The police profession is a challenging and rewarding one. Police professionalism is based on community service, dedication to fair and impartial policing and honest enforcement of the laws. This specialized work, with and for the people of Minneapolis, comprises an extraordinary range of opportunities and responsibilities.

This is a full-time position and requires variable work shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Work Location-
This position currently works on-site only.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

INFORMATION SESSION:
Want to learn more about the Police Officer (Recruit) position? The Minneapolis Police Department is hosting an information session which you are highly encouraged to attend. Attendance is optional for all applicants or potential applicants.
Registration is NOT required.

Date: Monday, December 2, 2024
Location: 4119 Dupont Ave N, Minneapolis MN 55412

GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID REQUIRED FOR ENTRY

We will highlight and discuss the following:

  • Application process and educational requirements
  • Background Investigation information
  • P.O.S.T. minimum selection standards for peace officer licensure
  • Medical, psychological, physical, and drug & alcohol testing
Recruit Academy:June 02, 2025
Job Duties and Responsibilities


  • 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.
  • Enforce traffic laws conducting traffic, marking and tagging vehicles, making written reports of accidents and investigating and reconstructing serious or fatal traffic accidents.
  • Collect, evaluate, investigate, protect and preserve evidence at crime or accident scenes.
  • Interview witnesses, victims and suspects and draft formal statements for presentation in court, including testifying in court on criminal and civil matters.
  • 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.
  • Operate various computer terminals to enter and retrieve essential information.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to hazardous conditions and life-threatening situations
Required Qualifications

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 Minnesota P.O.S.T Licensing Exam or equivalent.

Must be authorized to work in the United States

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
N/A

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Minnesota P.O.S.T. Certified (obtained within 60 days of Academy start date)
Minnesota State Police Officer License
Must have and maintain a valid driver‘s license by June 02, 2025

State Requirements:

  • Must not have a felony conviction.
  • Must successfully pass the MPD background investigation.
Medical/Psychological Exams:
Candidates must be deemed medically and psychologically fit and successfully pass a drug and alcohol screening prior to hire. Pre-Employment Medical exams, including work simulation tests, and Psychological Exams are tentatively scheduled to begin after successfully passing backgrounds.

Physical Requirements:
Police work is physically and mentally demanding. During the training academy, candidates will participate in and be assessed on MPD Police Officer fitness goals.

This position requires standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Requires close distance color, peripheral vision with ability to adjust focus.

Selection Process:
Candidates unable to complete any portion of this process will not be eligible to move forward in the hiring process.

Once candidates are screened for minimum qualifications, qualified candidates will receive email communication from HR
with a specific code to take the National Testing Network examination. Candidates will be able to sign up between April 12th-19th ,2024. Only those candidates who attain a passing score at the National Testing Network will be placed on the eligible list.

Selection Steps and Tentative Timeline: National Testing Network (NTN)Qualified candidates will be notified to schedule NTN testing within one week of application review. Successful completion of NTN will move to the background investigation, completed by MPD.Department InterviewsTentatively scheduled for February 3, 2025BackgroundsSelected candidates will move to the background investigation, completed by MPD. A successful background investigation places candidates on the eligible list of qualified candidates.Conditional Job OffersTentatively scheduled for the week of April 2025Medical ExamsPre-employment medical exams, including work simulation tests and psychological exams, are held within one week of conditional job offer.Begin WorkMonday, June 2, 2025
Union Representation:
This position is represented by Police Officers Federation: hr/laboragreements/labor-agreements_police_index

Eligible List Statement:
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire six (6) months after date of certification.

Interview Selection:
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate‘s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

NOTES:
Information on POST requirements: post/


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must maintain Minnesota POST licensing with completion of forty-eight credit hours every three years.
  • Knowledge of the laws, ordinances and police procedures as they apply to situations encountered on duty. Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment in emergency situations.
  • Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds. Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be authorized to work in United States with no felony convictions.
  • Ability to distinguish the colors red, yellow and green and vision correctable to 20/40 in both eyes.
  • Possess standard hearing average threshold without correction of any worse than a 40-decibel loss on the average at 500, 1,000 and 3,000 Hertz frequencies in the better ear.
  • Must pass medical/psychological examination prior to hire. Medical examination will include drug and alcohol screening tests.
  • Must maintain physical fitness levels according to standards set by the Minneapolis Police Department as a term and condition of continued employment.
Must pass thorough background investigation that includes meeting department standards regarding acceptable employment history, honesty, driving and conviction records.

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.





The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.



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