Police Officer

About the role

Description Summary Police Officers perform law enforcement duties involving the protection of life and property, to include, but not limited to, the prevention and control of crime, preservation of peace, regulation of traffic, provision of emergency services, crisis intervention, building community trust, and other related duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols, traffic control, investigation and show basic first aid knowledge at medical emergencies;
• Detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct;
• Work an assigned shift with minimal supervision, using own judgment in deciding course of action, being expected to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance;
• Maintain normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies or incidents;
• Carry out duties in conformance with federal, state, county, and city laws and ordinances;
• Interrogate suspects, witnesses and drivers. Preserve evidence.
• Conduct follow-up investigations of crimes.
• Prepare a variety of reports.
• Undertake community-oriented police work, and assists citizens with crime prevention.
• Coincide activities with other officers or other City departments as needed, exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the City Attorney or County Attorney's office regarding cases, policies and procedures, as needed and assigned.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of state and federal laws, city ordinances and related rules of arrest and search or seizure to ensure legally accepted procedures are consistently followed.
• Communicate effectively in making oral or written reports.
• Develop, maintain and promote a cooperative work environment with coworkers in the office and while on patrol duty.
• Maintain departmental equipment, supplies and facilities.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and assistance.
• Perform such other duties as assigned and assume such other responsibilities as needed to carry out the essential job functions.
• Complete all POST mandated continuing education courses (i.e., Crisis Intervention Training, Implicit Bias, Autism, De-Escalation, Use of Force).

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an accredited college.
• Licensed by the Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training Board as a full-time peace officer at the time of hire.
• Ability to meet the department's physical requirements so as to safely and effectively perform the essential job functions.
• Valid Driver's License.

Skills

• Knowledge of police policy and procedures to include rules of evidence, arrest, search and seizure to assure admissibility of evidence in court and to assure approved procedures are followed.
• Knowledge of state and federal constitutional law, state statutes, city ordinances, and a knowledge of the function and jurisdictions of various state, county and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Ability to deal effectively, courteously and in a businesslike manner with offenders, suspects, members of the public, co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare appropriate reports on work performed.
• Ability to work independently, with limited supervision and direction.
• Ability to use firearms, radios, radar and other types of police equipment available throughout the department in a safe and proficient manner.
• Knowledge of computers and hardware as they relate to the production of reports and utilizing programs in squad cars when required.
• Demonstrates by example the desired standard of the department for personal appearance and conduct.
• Ability to multi-task and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to collect physical evidence and digital evidence during the course of an investigation.
• Ability to operate patrol vehicles in a safe manner for Emergency and non-emergency type situations.
• Ability to perform basic life saving measures, apply Narcan when needed and communicate with medical staff on scene.
• Effectively testify in court for criminal investigations.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and Acrobat.
• Communicate well with diverse ethnic and socioeconomic groups in a wide variety of situations.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance — Medica We offer three plans: $4,500 HSA on the Passport Network or $3,400 HSA on the Elect Network Single, Employee plus spouse, Employee plus child(ren), and Family coverage options are available. For single coverage, the City pays 100% of the premium. For dependent coverage, the City pays 65% of the premium. For family coverage, the City pays 70% of the premium. The City of Hastings provides contributions to either an employee's HSA or VEBA.
• Long-Term Disability - Lincoln Financial The City pays for long-term disability for employees.
• Supplemental Group Plans - MetLife Group Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness plans available. Employee pays for the plan premium.
• Dental Insurance - MetLife Single, Employee + Spouse, Employee + Child(ren), and Family coverage options available. Employee pays for the plan premium.
• Vision Insurance - VSP Single, Employee + Spouse, Employee + Child(ren), and Family coverage options available. Employee pays for the plan premium.
• Life Insurance - The Standard The City pays for $50,000 in Basic Life insurance and AD&D. Supplemental Life Insurance is available for the employee, their spouse, and dependent(s).
• Paid Time Off Vacation Sick Leave Holidays and Floating Holidays MN Paid Family and Medical Leave

Pay

Salary range: $40,000 - $60,000 annually

Schedule

Shifts vary based on department needs.