Police Officer

City of Santa Fe Springs; Minnesota; On-site; USD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite workout facility

Free parking

PERA retirement benefits

Job summary

City of Mounds View seeks a Police Officer to perform community patrol, enforce laws, respond to disturbances, investigate crimes, and provide testimony in court. The role includes mental health first response, coordination with other shifts, and ongoing training in procedures and tactics.

Qualified candidates must have a two-year degree or equivalent and complete law enforcement training; a Bachelor's degree and bilingual skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Two-year college degree or vocational training in police sciences, law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration, or related field.
• Completion of basic law enforcement training academy or equivalent.
• Fluent in a second language (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Performs community patrol and enforces parking and traffic laws and city code violations.
• Arrests offenders and transports suspects to jail.
• Provides first response medical treatment at injury scenes and investigates crime and accidents.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Independence

Education

Two-year college degree in police sciences or related field

Completion of basic law enforcement training academy

Job description

Nature Of Work:

Primary Objective of Position

Nature Of Work:

This position is responsible during a specified period of time, for the maintenance of order, enforcement of laws, and protection of life and property. This position also assists in the investigation of criminal offenses, accidents, and other police-related problems.

Communicates With:

Internally – All staff, City Council

Externally – General public, County staff

Supervision:

None.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Essential Work Functions:

• Performs community patrol: Operates a patrol vehicle; observes and enforces violations of parking and traffic laws and city code violations; responds to reports of suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order; responds to radio dispatches; conducts security checks on businesses, schools and other buildings; and answers calls, questions and complaints.
• Enforces criminal and traffic laws; issues citations for traffic violations; assists motorists in distress.
• Arrests offenders, utilizing reasonable force if necessary; and transports suspects to the jail.
• Provides first response medical treatment at injury scenes.
• Investigates crime and accident scenes: gathers, processes and stores evidence; interviews suspects; takes victim and witness statements.
• Provides testimony in court.
• Serves as mental health first responder, mediator, and ensures continuity of care through the mental health system.
• Ensures vehicle and equipment are in proper working order.
• Assists in and attends ongoing training in procedures, tactics, weapons, computer systems, and related subjects.
• Coordinates with other shifts and law enforcement agencies.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports.

Other Work Functions (Illustrative Only):

• Performs related work as required.
• Ensures established programs for law enforcement and public service are achieved and implemented.
• Opportunities are taken to promote a favorable image of the department and create good public relations through civic groups and other presentations in the community.
• Ensures provided services consistently command the confidence and respect of the community.

Minimum Qualifications / Necessary Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience:

• Two (2) year community college degree or vocational school training in police sciences, law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration, or related field.
• Completion of the basic law enforcement training academy or equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications of Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration, or related field.
• One (1) year experience in law enforcement, either as a sworn, non-sworn, or volunteer position.
• Fluent in a second language.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Valid MN Driver’s license.
• Peace Officers Standards and Training License or Basic Law Enforcement Training certification.
• Must meet all state-mandated and employer-required certifications, medical, psychological, and other requirements.
• Knowledge of:
  • Law enforcement weapons and equipment.
  • Safety principles and practices.
  • Defensive techniques.
  • Physical apprehension, handcuffing, and restraining techniques.
  • Geography of the City.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Orientation towards community policing programs and principles.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Ability to adapt to changes in tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands And Work Environment:

In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:

Function: 24% or Less 25% - 49% 50%-74% 75% or more Office environment X Sitting, standing X Walking, reaching, pullingX Typing/data entry X Talking, hearing X Close and distance vision X Color vision, depth perception, accommodation, field of visionX Hazardous physical conditions X Atmospheric Conditions X Hazardous materials X Extreme temperatures X Intense noise X Travel X Environmental X Heavy Work (exert up to 100 pounds of force) X

• 2026 Salary Range Start $38.24 ($79,539) to 3 Years $50.99 ($106,059)
  • Longevity @ 4 years +4% = $53.03 ($110,302)
  • Longevity @ 8 years +6% = $54.05 ($112,424)
  • Longevity @ 12 years +8% = $55.07 ($114,546)
  • Longevity @ 16 years +10% = $56.09 ($116,667)
• Hiring Bonus/Employee Referral Bonus
  • Entry Level $3,000
  • Lateral $6,000
    • $2,500 Referral Bonus for employee if referred candidate hired (include candidate name on supplemental application)

Entry Level Hiring Bonus – New Police Officer

The City will pay an Entry Level hiring bonus of $3,000 to new Police Officers.

• Upon successful completion of Field Training (FTO), the Entry Level Police Officer will receive $1,500 (less taxes).
• Upon successful completion of probation (one-year of employment), the Entry Level Police officer will receive the remaining $1,500 (less taxes).
• All hiring bonus amounts must be re-paid in full to the City in the event the new Officer’s employment ends, voluntarily or involuntarily, within two (2) years of the date of hire.

Lateral Level Hiring Bonus – Experienced Police Officer

The City will pay a Lateral Level hiring bonus of $6,000 to experienced Police Officers.

• Upon successful completion of Field Training (FTO), the Lateral Level Police Officer will receive $3,000 (less taxes).
• Upon successful completion of probation (one-year of employment), the Lateral Level Police officer will receive the remaining $3,000 (less taxes).
• All hiring bonus amounts must be re-paid in full to the City in the event the Lateral Officer’s employment ends, voluntarily or involuntarily, within two (2) years of the date of hire.

Reasons you should work at the City of Mounds View:

• In-house VR simulator for Officer training
  • Training is prioritized for team
• Work out on Duty in the City’s On-Site Exercise Facility
  • Wellness program available
  • Earn dollars towards Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program for participation
• Outreach programs: Polar Plunge; Daddy Daughter Dance; Torch Run; Nite to Unite; PD vs FD Softball; Coffee with a Cop; Feed My Starving Children; Festival in the Park Parade; Popsicles with the Police; Charity golf tournament supporting Quincy House; Pink Patch Project; Justin Morneau Winter Coat Drive; Shop with a Cop; etc.
• Tuition Reimbursement - The Police Department encourages its licensed Police personnel, or aspiring to become licensed Police personnel, to prepare for success within the Department through educational development and personal growth, up to an annual maximum cost of $5,000.
• Ability to earn $100/monthly stipend for speaking another language proficiently (other than English) Testing required.
• Four (4) hours of overtime minimum for any court appearances while off duty
• $950 paid annually (2026) to the Officer for uniform upkeep
  • All uniforms and equipment are provided by the department
• Officers in special assignments qualify for additional pay
  • Investigator; VCET Officer; School Resource Officer; Neighborhood Resource Officer; K9 Officer
• Overtime shifts are available monthly in the form of grant funded DWI/traffic enforcement
• To aid with investigations and traffic enforcement, automated license plate readers (ALPRs) have been installed within the City on main thoroughfares
• Annual Police Banquet for Officers and their guest
• Annual Employee Recognition Luncheon
• Exceptional leadership and support provided by Police Administration Staff, CSO’s, Interns, and Reserves

2026 Full Time Benefits

Full time new hires receive the following benefits (pro-rated based on hire date):

• 15 days of paid vacation
• 12 days of sick leave
• 14 or 13 paid holidays
  • Even years 14 paid holidays (add Election Day)
  • Odd years 13 paid holidays
    • Police Officers working the following days receive double pay: July 4, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
    • Police Officers working other holidays receive time and a half

Insurance Benefit which begins immediately upon date of hire:

• Minnesota Paid Leave (MNPL)

Insurance Benefits begin the first of the month following hire date:

• $1,305/month City contribution towards the cost: health, dental, basic life of $20,000, employee voluntary life insurance (up to $300,000), and $200/month towards Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for single health coverage from the $1,305 month City contribution
• $250/month additional towards Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for employees carrying family health coverage

If Waiving health insurance:

• $326/month contribution
• May use portion of $1,305/month contribution towards the cost of dental, basic life, and employee voluntary life insurance - the remainder of the $1,305 waived

Additional benefit choices include:

• HSA Max contribution single $4,400
• HSA Max contribution family $8,750
• HSA Catchup age 55 and older of $1,000
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Medical/Dental and Daycare Expenses
• Dependent Life
  • Spouse Voluntary Life
  • Child Voluntary Life
• PERA Life (If eligible for PERA participants ONLY) through NCPERS
• Long Term Disability
• Vision
• Deferred Comp
  • MissionSquare
  • Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS)
• Ability to participate in Annual Wellness Program
  • Participants eligible to earn $50 - $250 towards RHS by completing healthy activities through City’s wellness portal if they are enrolled in the City's health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program available to all employees
  • Telus

Upon hire the following benefits begin immediately:

• Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)*
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS)**
• Onsite Workout Facility
• Free parking

• PERA = Pension Program
• Police & Fire employees contribute 11.8% of their pre-tax wage
  • The City contributes a matching contribution of 17.7%
  • Vested after 3 years of employment
• RHS
• RHS participation is mandatory
• Deductions based on labor contract and personnel manual