Police Officer - Lateral Hire Incentive Eligible

City of Edina; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

City of Edina is seeking a Police Officer to perform professional law enforcement duties in support of public safety. Candidates must be licensed or eligible for Minnesota POST licensure and have at least one year of full-time experience.

The City offers a lateral hiring incentive of 5,000 dollars, with 2,500 paid after field training and 2,500 after probationary employment. Successful applicants will participate in a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current police procedures and techniques and their appropriate application in various situations.
• Knowledge of city ordinances, local, state and federal laws, regulations and codes relating to law enforcement activities and criminal law.
• Knowledge of principles of investigation and interrogation.
• Skill in operation and maintenance of weapons/equipment used in police activities and in in-service firearms training and qualification.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to perform strenuous duties in emergencies.
• Ability to plan and conduct training sessions.
• Knowledge of office software to manipulate data, draft reports and maintain records.
• Verbal and written communication skills for public speaking and reading comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Enforces laws and City codes, and provides for public safety through observation, investigation, reporting and corrective action.
• Conducts interviews, interrogations, negotiations and related investigative functions.
• Interacts with residents and the public in person, by phone or email to answer questions and provide information.
• Maintains public safety during disasters, emergencies and riots.
• Drafts and prepares reports and may testify in court as required.

Skills

Police procedures

City ordinances

Investigation

Firearms handling

Composure under pressure

Stamina

Concentration

Diversity awareness

Independent work

Training facilitation

Office software

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Education

Two-year degree

Job description

City of Edina is seeking a Police Officer to perform professional law enforcement duties in support of public safety. Candidates must be licensed or eligible for Minnesota POST licensure and have at least one year of full-time experience.

The City offers a lateral hiring incentive of 5,000 dollars, with 2,500 paid after field training and 2,500 after probationary employment. Successful applicants will participate in a comprehensive benefits program.