Police Officer Lateral (Amended)

GovernmentJobs.com — City of Minneapolis, MN; Minnesota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Minneapolis is seeking experienced Police Officer candidates to serve the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis. The role requires variable shifts, weekends and holidays, and an orientation process rather than a traditional academy.

Applicants should have a two- or four-year degree in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice, a Minnesota POST license or the ability to obtain one, and a valid driver's license. A minimum of one year of sworn law enforcement experience is preferred.

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

Skills

Public service

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal tact

Empathy and compassion

Education

Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice degree

Minnesota POST license

Driver's license

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.

TheMinneapolisPoliceDepartmentislookingforexperiencedPoliceOfficercandidates-peoplewhohaveastrongsense andcommitmentforpublicservice,outstandingcharacter,soundjudgment,excellentworkethic,effectiveoralandwritten communication skills, interpersonal tact, empathy, and compassion.

Thisisafull-timepositionandrequiresvariableworkshifts,includingweekendsandholidays.

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 comp

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 l