Police Officer - Lateral

About the role

The City of New Brighton offers a hiring bonus of $5,000.00 to qualified lateral officers that are hired into the position of Police Officer. This bonus will be paid in two installments: a) the first $2,500.00 will be paid on the first paycheck following the officer's hire, b) a second $2,500.00 will be paid the first paycheck following successful completion of the new hire's probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Reads; learns and applies the laws; ordinances; policies; rules and other materials required to perform all assigned accountabilities of the position.
• Maintains order; enforces State laws and City ordinances; and protects life and property.
• Assists in investigating and/or preventing criminal offenses; accidents and other problem areas.
• Apprehends and controls offenders.
• Responds to medical emergencies and applying appropriate first aid and/or CPR.
• Prepares reports that include facts; analysis; and recommendations for action.
• Testsifies in court.
• Maintains areas of the city and traffic.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field.
• Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) license.
• Emergency Medical Responder.
• Valid Driver's License.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field, a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) license, Emergency Medical Responder certification, and a valid MN Driver's License.

Skills

• Reads; learns and applies laws, ordinances, policies, and rules.
• Enforces State laws and City ordinances.
• Protects life and property.
• Investigates and prevents criminal offenses.
• Responds to medical emergencies.
• Prepares reports.
• Testifies in court.
• Maintains areas of the city and traffic.

Benefits

The City of New Brighton offers a robust benefits package, including:

• All Staff Paid Sick Leave / Earned Sick & Safe Time
• New Brighton Community Center Membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vision discount at participating providers
• PERA Retirement for non-union staff, some employees may be exempt from PERA depending on position
• Optional 457 / 457 Roth retirement plans
• MERSC - discounts for various retail, services, and events
• Full-time Staff Employer contribution to health insurance premium & health saving account, with cash option if waived
• Employer-paid life insurance, with supplemental policies available
• Employee Wellness Program
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible benefit plans for health care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and limited scope health care reimbursement
• Flexible / remote work schedules
• Optional long-term disability, short-term disability, and AFLAC insurance

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is TBD.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is TBD.