Police Officer - Lateral

City of New Brighton (MN); New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus $5,000

Job summary

City of New Brighton (MN) is seeking a Police Officer to perform assigned duties including protecting lives and property, enforcing laws, and responding to emergencies within the city. The position requires POST-licensed officer status, an EMT responder credential, and a valid driver's license.

The city offers a $5,000 hiring bonus paid in two installments and competitive benefits. Qualified candidates will engage in investigations, report writing, court testimony, and community policing to

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field.
• POST license required.
• Emergency Medical Responder certification.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Reads; learns and applies the laws; ordinances; policies; rules and other materials required to perform all assigned accountabilities of the position.
• Maintains order; enforces State laws and City ordinances; and protects life and property.
• Assists in investigating and/or preventing criminal offenses; accidents and other problem areas.
• Apprehends and controls offenders.
• Responds to medical emergencies and applying appropriate first aid and/or CPR.
• Prepares reports that include facts; analysis; and recommendations for action.
• Testifies in court.
• Monitors areas of the city and traffic.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice

POST license

Emergency Medical Responder

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Performs work assigned; protecting, preventing, enforcing, call responding, pursuing, investigating, arresting, reporting, testifying in court, and relating to community policing responsibilities in preserving the peace and promoting the safety of citizens throughout the City of New Brighton. Performs related work as apparent or assign

The City shall offer a hiring bonus of $5,000.00 to qualified lateral officers that are hired into the position of Police Officer for the City. This bonus will be paid in two installments: a) the first $2,500.00 will be paid on the first paycheck following the officer's hire, b) a second $2,500.00 will be paid the first paycheck following successful completion of the new hire's probationary period.

• Reads; learns and applies the laws; ordinances; policies; rules and other materials required to perform all assigned accountabilities of the position.
• Maintains order; enforces State laws and City ordinances; and protects life and property.
• Assists in investigating and/or preventing criminal offenses; accidents and other problem areas.
• Apprehends and controls offenders.
• Responds to medical emergencies and applying appropriate first aid and/or CPR.
• Prepares reports that include facts; analysis; and recommendations for action.
• Testifies in court.
• Monitors areas of the city and traffic.

• Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field
• Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) license
• Emergency Medical Responder
• Valid Driver's License