Police Officer (Lateral Police Officers Only)

City of Brooklyn Park; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated lateral police officers to join their team. This role emphasizes community-oriented policing, where officers will actively engage with residents to foster trust and safety. Candidates will benefit from a competitive salary, a generous sign-on bonus, and opportunities for career advancement in various specialized units. The department values integrity, service, and courage, ensuring a supportive environment for all officers. With a strong focus on wellness and professional development, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in the community while enjoying a fulfilling career in law enforcement.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

On-site Fitness Facility

Vacation Time

Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed MN Peace Officer or eligible for licensure.
• Trained in first aid with a valid certification.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws and ordinances to ensure public safety.
• Initiate positive community relationships and crime prevention.

Skills

Law Enforcement

Community Policing

First Aid Certification

Crisis Management

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Police Radio

Firearms

Computers

Job description

Police Officer (Lateral Police Officers Only)

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Position Summary

Brooklyn Park Police Department is currently seeking lateral officers. The academy and field training process will be condensed based upon your prior law enforcement experience.

The 109 sworn officers that serve the community of Brooklyn Park with professionalism, integrity, and honor are openly supported by our residents, elected officials, and city administration.

The primary responsibility of this position is to preserve law and order; to protect life and property and enforce laws and ordinances in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the Brooklyn Park Police Department and to create problem-solving relationships with the citizens using a thorough knowledge of the department's community-oriented policing philosophy.

Brooklyn Park Police officers must demonstrate their commitment to our core values of Service, Justice and Courage. Candidates must have a desire to provide professional and impartial service to our diverse community. Candidates must uphold the principles of justice and demonstrate courage, integrity, and honor in all their actions.

Sign-on Bonuses

We are offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus to lateral officer candidates who have been employed as a full-time police officer within the last 12-months, with at least one-year of full-time licensed police officer experience. $2,500 will be paid with your first paycheck, and $2,500 will be paid upon successful completion of field training.

Anticipated Hiring Wage for 2025

$46.11 - $54.89 per hour for lateral candidates ($95, 908.80 - $114,171.20 per year). Contract changes include shortened time between step progressions and $1 shift differential paid from 6 p.m. - 6 a.m. Special consideration will be given for special assignments previously held, such as SWAT, FTO, DT instructor, etc., size of the agency the candidate is transferring from, previous agency's annual calls for service, ability to speak additional languages and having a bachelor's or master's degree.

Vacation Time

Lateral officers will receive 48 hours of front-loaded vacation time. With department approval, lateral officers may be placed on the vacation accrual schedule recognizing up to four years of prior service.

Sick Time

Newly hired officers will also receive 40 hours of front-loaded sick time.

The Brooklyn Park Police Department also offers progressive equipment, such as external vest carriers and drones. The department has a strong focus on overall officer wellness including workout on duty in a fully equipped onsite fitness facility.

If you are looking for exciting growth opportunities, we have canine handlers, SWAT, CNT, general and juvenile investigations, community outreach, task force detectives, and many more positions. Candidates would be eligible for all special assignments and promotions after they successfully complete field training.

More information regarding the opportunities and benefits of being a police officer in Brooklyn Park is on our website at http://www.joinbppd.com.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Enforce city ordinances, state and federal laws in a fair and uniform manner that promotes and provides for public safety; investigate violations in a fair, impartial and just manner and according to established department policies and procedures
• Pro-actively patrol assigned areas; recognize and seek to resolve neighborhood issues that adversely affect public safety and livability
• Initiate and foster positive community relationships with businesses, community residents, and visitors
• Promote crime prevention awareness and successful prevention strategies
• Respond to all emergency calls and traffic accidents; administer first aid
• Conduct searches of persons and places as required
• Make arrests and safely transport prisoners
• Maintain order at crime scenes, disturbances or accidents; interview witnesses and interrogate suspects; collect and preserve evidence
• Appropriately use assigned equipment such as firearms, automobiles, computers, radios, radar, etc. in a safe and responsible manner
• Appropriately communicate information using computers, police radios, phones, email, and other technologies
• Prepare clear, accurate and timely reports
• Testify and present evidence in criminal and civil legal proceedings
• Serve warrants, subpoenas, and orders as directed by the court system
• Perform duties in a manner that promotes the legitimacy of the department to serve everyone in the community
• Commit and contribute to the success of the City's initiative to enhance the quality of life in Brooklyn Park
• Participate and assist in training or extra activities beyond routine police functions
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

• Be a United States citizen, or have obtained lawful permanent residency (LPR) status, or completed the military naturalization process or have a pending citizenship application on file with the federal government
• Must meet educational requirements or reciprocity standards of the Minnesota POST Board
• Must be a licensed MN Peace Officer or eligible to be licensed by the State of Minnesota pursuant to MN Administrative Rules, Chapter 6700. Eligible to be licensed is defined as having completed the academic and skills training required by state statutes
• Trained in first aid and achieved a First Responder, or higher-level certification, as recorded by the Minnesota EMS Regulatory Board, or an equivalent first aid/first responder certification from another state
• Possess a valid driver's license from this or another state or U.S. territory
• Eligible to carry a firearm in Minnesota; reference MN Statute 624.713
• Successfully pass a drug test
• Must be physically, medically, emotionally, and psychologically fit for full police duty. Fitness for duty is assessed by the City's occupational physicians and police psychologists after a conditional job offer is made
• Successfully pass a background investigation with no bars to peace officer licensure in Minnesota
• Convictions of the following WILL result in the rejection of police applicants: reference Minnesota Administrative Rule 6700.0700, subpart E and F (1-4).
• Must have at least one-year full-time experience as a police officer
• Must have successfully passed the probationary period at your current department
• Must not have received discipline which resulted in the loss of pay or benefits within the last year
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience as a volunteer
• Previous experience working with youth, the disabled community, the elderly, or with drug/alcohol intervention issues
• Fluency in a second language other than English that is represented in the population of Brooklyn Park
• Demonstrated commitment to a healthy lifestyle that includes an ongoing fitness plan/regimen
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Previous experience working in a public law enforcement agency serving a diverse population
  
  

Additional Information

Additional Requirements

Applicants must successfully pass all selection process events to include a comprehensive and thorough background investigation, a psychological exam, a police officer physical abilities test, a medical exam and a drug test.

Police Officer Physical Abilities Test

Brooklyn Park Police officer candidates who receive a conditional job offer will be referred to a NovaCare facility for a physical abilities WorkSteps test. For more information on testing, visit the League of Minnesota Cities website at: https://www.lmc.org/resources/police-officer-physical-abilities-testing/.

Anticipated Work Schedule

Full-time, non-exempt, union position subject to a work schedule that includes a 12-hour work shift, to include evening, weekday, weekend and holiday hours.

About Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park, a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis, is the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. 109 sworn officers serve the community of Brooklyn Park. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Fifty-four percent of residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speaks a language other than English at home.

We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability and need assistance with the application process, please contact Janis Lajon at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at [e-mail].

Our Vision, Values and Goals

Regular, full-time City of Brooklyn Park employees (40 or more hours per week) are eligible for a benefits package including:

Vacation

• New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year
• Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year
  
  

Sick Leave

• Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation
  
  

Holidays

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 1 floating holiday to be used any day in the year with supervisor approval
  
  

Health Insurance

• Employees may choose a health plan with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
• The City contributes a portion to the cost of health insurance
• Available to City of Brooklyn Park employees working 30 or more hours per week
  
  

Dental Insurance

• Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
  
  

Life Insurance

• The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional and dependent term life insurance at group rates
  
  

Disability Insurance

• Short-term disability insurance available at group rates
• Long-term disability insurance available at group rates
  
  

Retirement

• Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions)
• Optional 457 pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings
  
  

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions
  
  

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services
  
  

Fitness

• Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offered
  
  

Direct Deposit (mandatory)

• Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday
  
  

Regular, part-time benefited City of Brooklyn Park employees (20-29 hours per week) are not eligible for Health Insurance, but are eligible for the following benefits:

• Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rate
• Decreasing Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Deferred Compensation, if enrolled.
  
  

Seasonal/Temporary employees

• Temporary, Seasonal, and non-benefited part-time employees earn one hour of Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked by an employee, up to a maximum of 48 hours of Sick Leave per year.
  
  

Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary shall not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied.

01

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, one of the following must be true: you are a U.S. citizen, you have obtained lawful permanent residency (LPR) status, you have completed the military naturalization process or you have a pending citizenship application on file with the federal government. Do you meet this minimum requirement?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you have at least one-year of experience as a full-time licensed police officer?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Are you MN POST eligible, or will you be eligible within the next three months?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Have you been trained in first aid and achieved a First Responder, or higher-level certification, as recorded by the Minnesota EMS Regulatory Board, or an equivalent first aid/first responder certification in another state? Please explain what type of first aid, First Responder training you have received.

05

Do you possess a valid driver's license from Minnesota or another state of U.S. territory?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Are you legally eligible to carry a firearm in Minnesota under MSS 624.713? (This question is NOT in reference to permit to carry).

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

Have you ever been convicted of any of the crimes listed in Minnesota Administrative Rule 6700.0700, subpart E and F (1-4)?

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

If you answered yes to question 9, please provide an explanation of the convictions (write N/A if not applicable).

09

What is your connection with the City of Brooklyn Park? (Check all that apply)

• Current Brooklyn Park Resident
• Active Member of Community Group in Brooklyn Park
• Currently enrolled in school in Brooklyn Park
• BrookLynk alumni
• None apply
• Other
  
  

10

If you checked other in the above question, please explain your connection Brooklyn Park or write N/A.

11

Are you able to fluently speak, write, and understand any of the following languages? (Check all that apply)

• Spanish
• Hmong
• Russian
• Somali
• Vietnamese
• Laotian
• None of the Above
  
  

12

Have you ever been disqualified or denied employment due to the results of a pre-employment background check/investigation for the position of police officer or other law enforcement position?

• Yes
• No
  
  

13

If you answered yes to being disqualified or denied employment due to the results of a pre-employment background check/investigation for the position of police officer or other law enforcement position, please explain the circumstances. Include the position, agency/employer name, and dates. Enter NA if not applicable.

14

Have you been suspended or terminated from employment within the past three (3) years?

• Yes
• No
  
  

15

If you answered yes to being disciplined, suspended or terminated from employment within the past three (3) years, please explain the circumstances. Include the agency/employer name and dates. Enter NA if not applicable.

16

Have you received discipline which resulted in the loss of pay or benefits within the last year?

• Yes
• No
  
  

17

Which veteran's preference points, if any, are you claiming?

• Not claiming veteran's preference
• Veteran's preference
• Disabled veteran's preference
• Spouse of a deceased veteran
• Spouse of a disabled veteran
  
  

18

If you were referred by a Brooklyn Park Police employee, please list their name.

• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Government Administration

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