Police Sergeant
4 days ago
Position Description
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 Minneapolis Police Department is looking for Police Sergeant candidates who will administer the directives and guide the actions of subordinates in enforcing Federal, State, Local Laws, and Ordinances for the Minneapolis Police Department. people who have a strong sense and commitment for public service, outstanding character, sound judgment, excellent work ethic, effective oral and written communication skills, interpersonal tact, empathy, and compassion.
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.
Work Location - This position currently works on-site only.
Reading materials will be sent at the conclusion of the work day to candidates following their application. Other means of accessing the materials online will be made available in the future and applicants will receive instruction on how to do so.
The City of Minneapolis is using NEOGOV as our online application system.
- Create a new account or use an existing account with NEOGOV (GovernmentJobs.com) to apply for a position at the City of Minneapolis.
- To create an account with NEOGOV, a valid email address is required. If you already have an account you can login by using your username and password.
- An updated resume is useful when creating an initial account. Uploading a resume will pre-populate corresponding fields within the online application, reducing the amount of data entry needed.
- A resume is not a substitute for completing the online application. If the online application does not include complete information (such as work history, address, phone number, etc.) it will not be considered further.
- After an application is submitted in NEOGOV, that application information will be available to use and update on future exam applications.
- Review your application thoroughly prior to submitting.
- You can use the save button if you would like to save and go back to the application.
- You are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
- NEOGOV will no longer allow access to the City‘s applicant tracking system using Internet Explorer browsers that are older than version 11.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise, evaluate, train, schedule, assign, and provide guidance to subordinates engaged in the enforcement of laws and ordinances.
- Effectively utilizes resources by assigning work and equipment to ensure proper performance of police functions.
- Make recommendations on hiring, discipline, and commendation.
- Interpret laws, ordinances, and court decisions relating to enforcement activities.
- Formulate budget and participate in strategic planning.
- Coordinate activities at crime scenes, investigate crimes, and perform or direct apprehension activities.
- Interview and interrogate victims, witnesses, and suspects.
- Act as a liaison with other law enforcement agencies and related organizations.
- Assist with internal complaint investigations.
- Assist in development and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Prepare complete and accurate reports and other related paperwork.
- Evaluate reports for continued investigations.
- Communicate and maintain good relations with the general public, including involvement in community-oriented policing programs and activities.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to hazardous conditions and life-threatening
situations
Required Qualifications
- Permanent employee of the Minneapolis Police Department classified as Police Officer with a minimum of five years continuous service or equivalent. Five (5) years of continuous service with the Minneapolis Police Department as of December 1, 2024.
- Thirty-six months of actual work in a function where the primary duties are 911 response, BEAT assignment or uniform directed patrol
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: P.O.S.T. Certification, Valid Driver‘s License
ORIENTATION:A Virtual (Video-Based) Orientation session will be offered in advance of testing. Typically, a link to a written-examination orientation video is sent out approximately 4-6 weeks in advance of the written examination administration date. Subsequently, a link to a set of assessment center orientation videos is sent out thereafter. Both links will be up and available for some period to allow for viewing when convenient. The assessment center orientation videos are detailed and lengthy and may be best viewed across several ‘sessions‘ to allow you to best understand the information. The Assessment Center Orientation Videos will also briefly cover the ‘Oral Exam‘, internally referred to as the Internal Promotional Interview and Assessment. Viewing the orientation videos is not mandatory, though they contain a great amount of information meant to level the playing field and allow you to better succeed in the promotional process. Notification regarding the written examination and assessment center orientations will be emailed to all applicants in advance. No overtime will be authorized for this orientation session as you may on your own time.
Discipline
Prior to moving onto the assessment center, candidates‘ internal affairs blue cards will be reviewed to determine if they are allowed to continue with the promotional process. An officer‘s disciplinary record will be considered as part of the selection process and may disqualify an applicant or cause them not to be selected depending on the severity and/or frequency of discipline. Additionally, applicants may be disqualified at any time for any reason outlined in the Civil Service Rules, including sub-standard performance.
TESTING COMPONENTS:
Written Exam (25%)
- The Written Exam is tentatively scheduled for January 23, 2025, at the Minneapolis Police Academy located at 4119 Dupont Ave N, Minneapolis, MN. Time is forthcoming. Candidates are expected to be seated and ready to begin the examination on the scheduled time. Candidates who are late will not be permitted to take the written examination.
- The Written Exam is currently in development, and as a result, the passing score has not yet been determined. The passing score will be determined by the test developer (I/O Solutions). Applicants will be notified of the passing score after the administration of the Written Examination.
- The Assessment Center is tentatively scheduled for March 10-14, 2025 at the Hilton Garden Inn located at 1101 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404. Times are forthcoming.
- Only applicants who receive a passing score on the Written Exam will be invited to continue with the Assessment Center process.
- The Assessment Center will have a passing score as well based on the rating scale employed at the time of the administration. This passing score will be provided to candidates after the administration of the Assessment Center. You will be notified of the passing point and your status within the Assessment Center. No scores will be provided until all components are completed.
- The IPIA will be administered at the same time as the Assessment Center.
- The IPIA is administered via technology and your responses will be video recorded to allow for ratings at a later date.
- As such, the IPIA will not be evaluated at the time of the Assessment Center administration, nor will the IPIA be evaluated by external law enforcement assessors. The IPIA videos will be reviewed by Human Resources as only those passing the Assessment Center at the designated cut-score will be evaluated.
- Candidates achieving a passing score on the Assessment Center will have their IPIA videos evaluated by a panel of internal assessors within the MPD.
Years of MPD Service (Total Points)
6 years and up to 10 years of MPD Sworn Service (0.5)
11 years and up to 15 years of MPD Sworn Service (1.0)
16 years and up to 20 years of MPD Sworn Service (1.5)
21 + years of MPD Sworn Service (2.0)
For purposes of determining seniority, the service must be for a full year (meaning 7 years and 11 months of service would still only qualify for 7 years).
To determine your total years of sworn service, contact the MPD Human Resources Team.
Education Points (maximum of 4.0 points)
Points will be awarded for:
- Bachelor‘s Degree. (2 points)
- Master‘s Degree or higher. (2 points)
Veteran‘s Preference Points
Qualified candidates shall receive veteran‘s preference points. Please see Minn. Stat. 197.455 for more details.
Union Representation:
This position is represented by Police Officers Federation: hr/laboragreements/labor-agreements_police_index
Eligible List Statement:
The eligible list for this position will expire 2 years from the date of certification.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Considerable knowledge of laws, ordinances and departmental procedures of assigned area.
* Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of police work.
* Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of criminal investigation, interrogation, gathering and preserving of evidence, and other functions.
* Working knowledge of computer operations and software used in the Minneapolis Police Department.
* Good interpersonal communication skills.
* Ability to supervise, instruct and command the respect of subordinates.
* Ability to write clear concise reports and testify in court.
* Ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds.
* A physical and/or psychological examination may be required prior to appointment.
* Mental and physical ability to perform all duties of the position, including affecting an arrest.
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.
