Police Officer Lateral (Amended)

Minneapolis Police Department; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Minneapolis Police Department is seeking experienced Police Officer candidates to serve the residents and visitors of Minneapolis. The role includes patrolling areas, enforcing laws, and conducting investigations with on-site work and a structured onboarding process.

Candidates must have a law enforcement or criminal justice degree, POST certification, and a minimum of one year of sworn experience. A valid Minnesota driver’s license and a successful background check are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a law enforcement or criminal justice degree from an accredited program.
• Must have Minnesota POST license or ability to obtain prior to hire.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Experience as a sworn officer and knowledge of patrol procedures.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned area to enforce laws, deter crime and protect life.
• Arrest suspects, draft reports, and assist in prosecution.
• Conduct warrants, surveillance, and follow-up investigations.
• Enforce traffic laws, investigate crashes, and manage incident reports.
• Collect and preserve evidence, interview witnesses, victims and suspects.
• Respond to alarms, protect rights, and participate in field training and onboarding.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

One year sworn law enforcement exp

Excellent communication skills

Public safety mindset

Education

Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice Degree

Minnesota POST Certification

Job description

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The Minneapolis Police Department is looking for experienced Police Officer candidates - people who have a strong sense and commitment for public service, outstanding character, sound judgment, excellent work ethic, effective oral and written communication skills, interpersonal tact, empathy, and compassion.

This is a full-time position and requires variable work shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Officers hired in this lateral hiring process will participate in a one-month orientation and on-boarding process rather than the Minneapolis Police Recruit Officer Academy. After successful completion of orientation, Officers will then participate in a three-month FTO, with the potential of an extension if needed.

Work Location– This position currently works on-site only.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

'This position has been amended to reflect updated Minimum qualifications'

• Patrol assigned area to enforce laws, detect and prevent crime and protect life and property.
• Apprehend and arrest law violators (including probable cause arrests), prepare written reports of crimes and assist in the prosecution of violators.
• Draft and execute arrest warrants and make probable cause arrests.
• Establish probable cause, draft, prepare and execute search warrants.
• Conduct follow up investigations for criminal prosecution of criminal and traffic complaints.
• Enforce traffic laws conducting traffic, marking and tagging vehicles, making written reports of accidents and investigating and reconstructing serious or fatal traffic accidents.
• Collect, evaluate, investigate, protect and preserve evidence at crime or accident scenes.
• Conduct surveillance of suspected criminal activity and provide undercover operations to identify and apprehend suspects.
• Interview and/or interrogate witnesses, victims and suspects and draft formal statements for presentation in court, including testifying in court on criminal and civil matters.
• Record and investigate complaints from citizens, including those on the conduct and actions of officers.
• Respond to residential and business alarms for intrusion, robbery or other emergencies.
• Protect the rights and safety of all individuals, including political figures and dignitaries.
• Recover and assume preliminary custody of lost, stolen or abandoned property.
• Conduct follow-up investigations for criminal prosecution on traffic and criminal complaints.
• Function as a Field Training Officer (FTO) supplementing academy instruction through field experience and serving as a final step in the officer selection process. Evaluate recruits on a daily basis and share information with supervisors.
• Operate various computer terminals to enter and retrieve essential information.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to hazardous conditions and life-threatening situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of a two or four year Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice Degree through a Professional Peace Officer Education Program and pass the P.O.S.T Licensing Exam or equivalent.

Licenses:

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Valid Minnesota POST license or the ability to obtain one prior to date of hire.

Experience:

• Must possess a minimum of one (1) year of full-time sworn law enforcement experience and one (1) year of patrol experience. Department reserves the right to determine the nature and extent of training necessary for a candidate to be considered for the Police Officer position.

Note: Applications submitted without proof of Minnesota P.O.S.T. status will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered. Proof of Minnesota P.O.S.T. and/or supplemental documents will not be accepted by email, fax or in person. All documents must be uploaded and submitted with your on-line application.

State Requirements:

• Must not have a felony conviction.
• Must successfully pass the MPD background investigation. Current Minnesota POST Board Certification.

Medical/Psychological Exams:

Candidates must be deemed medically and psychologically fit and successfully pass a drug and alcohol screening prior to hire.

Physical Requirements

• Police work is physically and mentally demanding. During the Lateral Onboarding process, candidates will participate in and be assessed on MPD Police Officer fitness goals.
• This position requires standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Requires close distance color, peripheral vision with ability to adjust focus.

Background Check

The City has determined that a thorough Minneapolis Police Department criminal background check is necessary for positions with this job title. Applicants must sign an informed consent allowing the City to obtain their criminal history information in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be considered for the position.

Drug And Alcohol Testing

All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.

Selection Process:

Candidates unable to complete any portion of this process will not be eligible to move forward in the hiring process.