Police Officer

Elk River; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Job summary

City of Elk River is hiring a full-time Police Officer who is committed to service, integrity, and professionalism, in a department that feels like family.

The position offers competitive pay with overtime opportunities, tuition reimbursement up to $3,000/year, full uniforms and gear, access to city fitness facilities, and prospects for rapid advancement and top patrol pay for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Valid full-time POST license by date of application.
• First responder certification or ability to obtain within six months.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license at time of appointment.
• Must meet state-mandated requirements and local policies (physical exam and background check).

Responsibilities

• Detects and responds to law violations and hazards to public safety.
• Checks business and residential areas for signs of vandalism; maintains high visibility.
• Responds to crime locations and secures scenes; collects evidence.
• Compiles reports and statistical data; stays informed on laws and policies.
• Follows safety procedures and participates in safety training.

Skills

Communication

Witness interviews

Vehicle operation

Report writing

Adverse conditions

Community relations

Education

Law enforcement degree (2- or 4-year)

Job description

Join a Department That Feels Like Home — Become a Police Officer with Elk River PD

Are you ready to serve a community that backs its police department with pride, respect, and resources? The City of Elk River is hiring a full-time Police Officer who is committed to service, integrity, and professionalism.

This is more than just a job. This is your opportunity to make a difference, advance your career, and become part of a department that truly feels like family.

Why Choose Elk River PD?

We offer more than a badge — we offer a future.

• Starting at $43.13/hour
• 2026 salary range: $37.37 – $54.75/hour
• Top pay reached in just 2 years
• Veteran’s Administration OJT Program Certified-Qualified veteran’s able to utilize GI bill funds during field training
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition reimbursement:Up to $3,000/year
• Full uniforms and gear issued (including LBVs)
• Access to City fitness facilities
• Wage Incentive Program (WIP) Bi-annual check pays 1-3% of base salary if all requirements are met
• Abundant overtime opportunities
• Accelerated wage schedule
• Vacation: 120 hours front-loaded
• Sick leave: 96 hours front-loaded
• Fast-track totop patrol pay-qualified candidates may be eligible for immediate top-patrol pay status
• A valid full-time POST license by the date of hire
• Avalid MN driver’s license(or ability to obtain)
• A strong moral compass, clean driving record, and a desire to serve
• Ability to pass comprehensive background, psychological, and physical exams

Whether you’re new to law enforcement or seeking a department that truly supports your career and well-being —Elk River PD is where purpose meets opportunity.

• Candidates who haveapplied within the last 12 monthswill not be considered.
• Candidatesterminated from another department or who resigned in lieu of terminationare not eligible.
• If you need accommodations during the application process, contactHuman Resources at 763.635.1000.
• TheCity of Elk River is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Summary
The Police Officer works under the direction of the Police Sergeant and under the general direction of the Patrol Captain or the Police Chief. Participates in law enforcement efforts that include police and patrol duties, crime prevention and investigation, emergency response, and public assistance.

Essential Functions

• Detects and responds to law violations and hazards to public safety.
• Checks business and residential areas for signs of vandalism.
• Maintains high visibility and responds to emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Assists in the resolution of civil disputes or disruptions.
• Maintains good community relations through communication and interaction with citizens and business people.
• Works with department guidelines set out by training, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Enforces law governing the operation of motor vehicles and their operators and laws relating to bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
• Observes and corrects hazards to motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
• Assists disabled or distressed motorists.
• Works within the framework set down by state statutes, case law and constitutional law.

3. Responds to crime locations/reports.

• Responds to and secures crime scenes; directs other responding units; identifies, obtains, and secures evidence.
• Responds to and takes reports of crimes committed and criminal activity.
• Completes follow-up investigation when possible, interviews witnesses, suspects and others.
• Takes appropriate action regarding the violator such as warning, citation, or arrest.
• Identifies and interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects.
• Prepares crime reports and assists the investigator as needed.
• Assists prosecuting attorneys with the preparation of suit as directed; testifies; and coordinates the appearance of witnesses.

4. Performs administrative activities.

• Compiles reports and statistical law enforcement data as directed.
• Compiles statistical law enforcement data as directed.
• Maintains a good working knowledge of constitutional law, state law, case law, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures to effectively perform the required tasks and duties.

5. Performs other essential job duties.

• Regular and timely work attendance.
• Follows all safety procedures.
• Participates in safety training.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge, skill, and ability to effectively use personal and departmental equipment.
• Skill to communicate effectively with a variety of groups such as youth, business people, and seniors.
• Skill in gathering appropriate information through interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects and contacting other law enforcement agencies.
• Skill in operating a police vehicle in all kinds of weather conditions and situations.
• Ability to comprehend and apply federal, state, county, and city criminal, traffic, and other civil laws.
• Ability to prepare routine reports, case files, and correspondence.
• Ability to work under adverse conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid full-time POST license by the date of application.
• First responder certification or ability to obtain within six months.
• Valid driver’s license at application. Valid Minnesota driver’s license at time of appointment.
• Must meet all state-mandated requirements and local policies such as a physical examination and criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two- or four-yeardegree in law enforcement related field.

Police Officer Physical Requirements

Physical Requirement Frequency

ESSENTIAL

• Standing or Walking Daily
• Sitting Daily
• Bending or Stooping Daily
• Crouching or Kneeling Daily
• Pushing/Pulling Daily
• Repetitive Movements Daily
• Twisting/Turning Daily
• Working in Confined Spaces Daily
• Operating a Vehicle Daily
• Physically Grappling w/Others Daily
• Running Daily
• Lifting Objects Above Shoulder Weekly or Monthly
• Lifting Objects Waist to Shoulder Daily
• Lifting Objects Knee to Waist Daily
• Lifting Objects Floor to Knee Daily
• Carrying Objects Daily
• Exposure to Temperature Extremes Daily
• Use of Weapon or Explosives Weekly or Monthly
• Operation of Telephone/Radio Daily
• Machinery Operation Daily
• Equipment Operation Daily
• Computer/Typewriter Operation Daily
• Requires Good Vision Daily
• Requires Good Color Vision Daily
• Requires Good Night Vision Daily
• Requires Large Motor Skills Daily
• Requires Fine Motor Skills Daily
• Requires Depth Vision Daily
• Requires Peripheral Vision Daily
• Requires Far Vision Daily
• Requires Near Vision Daily
• Requires Good Hearing Daily
• Requires Sense of Smell Daily
• Requires Sense of Touch Weekly or Monthly
• Balancing Daily

HIGHLY IMPORTANT

• Working at Heights Weekly or Monthly
• Exposure to Irritants/Fumes Weekly or Monthly
• Requires Ability to Taste Weekly or Monthly

MODERATELY IMPORTANT

• Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Rare

This Position Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is within the City of Elk River’s discretion to assign additional duties and responsibilities or remove duties and responsibilities at any time.

This Position Description does not constitute a Contract of Employment.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews will be scheduled as they are received. This position remains open until it is filled.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Valid Driver's License

FT POST Lic eligible

Preferred

Valid FT POST Lic

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.