Police Officer - Lateral Hire with Benefits

City-of-Edin; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Longevity pay

Lateral Hiring Incentive

Job summary

The City of Edina police officer position provides public safety in accordance with laws and city codes. Applicants who pass an initial review will be invited by email to first-round interviews; the date for the final interview is to be determined.

The role includes patrols, investigations, reports, and public engagement. Longevity pay is included, plus a $5,000 lateral hiring incentive paid in two installments after training and probation.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree required.
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• Must be licensed or eligible for Minnesota POST.

Responsibilities

• Enforces laws and city codes to protect public safety.
• Conducts interviews, interrogations and related investigations.
• Interacts with residents and public by phone or email.
• Patrols assigned areas and responds to incidents.
• Drafts and submits detailed reports and testimonies in court.

Skills

Police procedures

Investigation

Interrogation

Public speaking

Written reports

Communication

Firearm safety

Court testimony

Traffic control

Disaster response

Education

Two-year degree

POST licensure eligibility

Tools

Office software

Job description

The City of Edina police officer position provides public safety in accordance with laws and city codes. Applicants who pass an initial review will be invited by email to first-round interviews; the date for the final interview is to be determined.

The role includes patrols, investigations, reports, and public engagement. Longevity pay is included, plus a $5,000 lateral hiring incentive paid in two installments after training and probation.