Police Officer
5 days ago
Owatonna, Minnesota, United States
City of Owatonna, MN
Full time
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Police Officer to join our team at the City of Owatonna, MN. As a Police Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining law and order, preventing crime, and protecting the community.
Key Responsibilities- Patrol assigned areas to enforce local, state, and federal laws
- Investigate crimes, collect evidence, and interview witnesses and suspects
- Enforce vehicle and traffic laws, and apprehend criminals and offenders
- Write and submit reports related to day-to-day activities
- Respond to emergency situations, answer radio or telephone dispatches, and assist individuals with disabled vehicles and vehicle lockouts
- Communicate with the general public and employees while patrolling City streets
- Assist in conducting at-scene accident and criminal investigations and related follow-up
- Currently post-licensed or post-eligible for licensure at the time of hire
- Associate's degree or two-year technical certificate in Law Enforcement or related field
- Valid Driver's License
- Peace Officers Standards and Training License
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holidays
- Retirement through PERA
- Health Insurance Coverage through Medica
- Term Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Onsite Fitness Center and access to the City's West Hills Fitness Center
- Employee Assistant Plan (EAP)
- Experience working in the customer service field
- Fluency in a language other than English
Interested candidates should submit their application, including a cover letter and resume, to the City of Owatonna, MN. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.