Community Safety Officer: Protect, Assist & Engage

City of Mounds View; Mounds View (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mounds View is seeking a police officer to maintain public safety, enforce laws, and protect life and property within a specified period. The role includes responding to incidents, conducting investigations, and providing testimony in court.

You will participate in training, coordinate with other agencies, and support mental health initiatives while upholding department standards and community relations.

Qualifications

• Two-year community college degree or related training.
• Complete basic law enforcement training academy or equivalent.
• Fluent in a second language is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform community patrols: operate a patrol vehicle, enforce parking and traffic laws and city code, respond to disturbances.
• Enforce criminal and traffic laws; issue citations; assist motorists in distress.
• Make arrests when necessary and transport suspects to jail.
• Provide first response medical treatment at injury scenes.
• Investigate crime and accidents: gather/process/store evidence; interview suspects; take statements.
• Provide testimony in court.
• Coordinate with shifts and other law enforcement agencies.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports.

Skills

Valid MN Driver's license

POST license

Communication skills

Report writing

Community policing

Education

Two-year community college degree or vocational training in police sciences or related field

Completion of basic law enforcement training academy or equivalent

Job description

City of Mounds View is seeking a police officer to maintain public safety, enforce laws, and protect life and property within a specified period. The role includes responding to incidents, conducting investigations, and providing testimony in court.

You will participate in training, coordinate with other agencies, and support mental health initiatives while upholding department standards and community relations.