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City of Mankato

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<br>The City of Mankato Public Safety is actively recruiting police officer candidates with strong critical thinking skills, effective communication, and a proven dedication to community policing. We welcome both entry-level and experienced lateral entry candidates. Candidates that are not currently eligible for licensing but expect to complete the MN POST exam by September 15, 2026, are encouraged to apply.Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience: Associate’s Degree in Police Science, Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice from an accredited university, college, or vocational technical institute. (Must have completed a program requiring actual classroom instruction and training, excluding programs exclusively by correspondence, or such other education as may be considered equivalent.)Licensed by the Minnesota Police Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) Board or be eligible to be licensed by the Minnesota P.O.S.T. Board by September 15, 2026. (both academic and skills training completed) Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota. What the City of Mankato offers: 2026 SALARY SCHEDULE - Police Officers starting at Entry Wage ProgressionOfficers starting at Entry Wage will move to the next step upon successful completion of FTO during the next compensation increase cycle (March 1, July 1, November 1)Police Officers who receive "meets expectations" during their annual performance evaluation will move to the 1 year step. 2026Entry WageUpon FTO Completion Step1 Year StepBase Wage + 1.75% add to base for all hours worked in lieu of time and half for holiday pay$39.01$40.81$42.702026 Full Salary SchedulePolice Officer wage rates include base wage + 1.75% add to base for all hours worked in lieu of time and half for holiday pay. 2026EntryUpon FTO Completion1 Year2 Year3 year4 year5 year6 yearSenior StepBase Wage$38.34$40.11$41.97$43.91$45.84$47.86$49.84$51.80$53.35Base Wage + 1.75% add to base for all hours worked in lieu of time and half for holiday pay$39.01$40.81$42.70$44.68$46.64$48.70$50.71$52.71$54.28Wellness and Growth BenefitsPeer Support ProgramComprehensive officer health and wellness resiliency program (Provicta)Physical, mental, nutritional, spiritual, and financial wellnessVariety of 10-to-12-hour workdays (promote more days off)On-site workout facilities with on-duty use and/or 24-hour access.Continual training opportunities to develop successful officers.In-field, online, in-person, in-house, and external development opportunitiesSpecialized Unit OpportunitiesDetective Division, Tactical Response Team, Police Training Officer, BCA ICAC Task Force, School Resource Officer, Auxiliary Units, Drug & Veterans Court, Toward Zero Deaths, Hostage Negotiator, Predatory Offender Monitoring Team, Drug Task ForceInstructor: Taser, Firearms, Defensive Driving, Field Force, Defensive Tactics, Integrated Communications and Tactics, PepperBall, Use of Force If you have any questions about the application process, please email Melissa Weston, Human Resources Specialist at mweston@mankatomn.govIf you have any questions about the roles of a Mankato Police Officer, please call or email Jeremy Clifton, Director of Public Safety, at 507-387-8782 or jclifton@mankatomn.govThe hiring process will include but is not limited to review of qualifications, departmental orientation, panel interviews, background check, fingerprinting, psychological evaluation, physical and drug screen. If interested, apply here - www.mankatomn.gov/jobs
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EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
<br>Get to know our department! How Mankato Police Officers Impact their community: Mankato Police Officers are progressive problem solvers who partner with the community to build trust and to help prevent crime from occurring. Police Officers serve as the primary arm to promote safety and to protect the public. The partnership between the Mankato police and community members is critical in helping to find solutions to solve community problems.Learn more about Mankato Public Safety!Primary Essential Work Functions: Performs all duties assigned in connection with the operation of the Police Division. Actively supports, demonstrates understanding of, and participates in the Department of Public Safety Community Policing Philosophy.Detects and responds to law violations and hazards to public safety; inspects businesses and residential areas for signs of criminal activity.Identifies and utilizes progressive nuisance and crime prevention techniques. Identifies and monitors areas, whether self-identified or identified by the community, where public nuisances or criminal activities are occurring or are likely to occur. Conducts proactive patrol activities within assigned areas of the city, concentrating on assigned areas of responsibilities or assigned neighborhoods. Enforces state and federal laws and City ordinances and apprehends those suspected of committing crimes.Enforces laws governing the operation of motor vehicles and their operators and laws relating to bicycle and pedestrian traffic; observes and corrects hazards to motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic; assists disabled or distressed motorists; investigates motor vehicle accidents; issues citations and warnings; makes arrests.Promotes the Community Policing Philosophy within the department; maintains good community relations through communication and interaction with citizens and businesspeople of the community; participates and represents the City and department at various functions.Responds to and secures crime scenes; directs other responding units; identifies, obtains, and secures evidence.Provides enforcement when crimes are committed or in incidents of criminal activity and responds to and takes reports of incidents; completes follow-up investigation when possible; interviews victims, witnesses, suspects, and others.Prepares crime reports and assists investigator as needed. Assists prosecuting attorneys with the preparation of cases as directed; testifies in court.Operates automobiles for extended periods of time in all environmental conditions. Operates vehicles at high speeds and in congested traffic. Responds to identified problems to situations that may be perceived as problems by members of the community, whether criminal or non-criminal. Initiates appropriate responses by partnerships, including other non-public safety resources. Conducts preliminary investigations on non-criminal matters, and documents facts necessary to provide for appropriate responses by other non-police resources to community issues and/or nuisances as necessary to maintain public order and safety. Performs strenuous activities wearing body armor and other equipment in all weather conditions. Other Work Functions: Performs physical and mental demands and work environment requirements for this position.Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and community customers.Performs other related work as assigned or apparent.Click here, to view the full job description
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
<br><b>HOURS OF WORK:</b> Hours and days of work for this position will vary by shift assignment.

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<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>The 2026 starting rate of pay is $34.23 to $37.56 per hour with advancement to $47.98 per hour</b><br>
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<b>Grade: </b>STA6 <b>FLSA Status:</b> Non-Exempt<br>
<b>Safety Sensitive Position:</b> No<br>
<b>Supervisor Title:</b> Public Safety Commander<br>
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<b>Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience:</b></p><br>
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Must possess an Associate&rsquo;s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, computer science, business or related field and a minimum of five (5) years experience in a law enforcement setting performing tactical, strategic, and administrative analysis using crime data and other information gathered from multiple sources to assist with the planning and deployment of police resources.</li></ul><b>
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Must possess a Bachelor&rsquo;s in criminal justice, law enforcement, computer science, business or related field and a minimum of three (3) years experience in a law enforcement setting performing tactical, strategic, and administrative analysis using crime data and other information gathered from multiple sources to assist with the planning and deployment of police resources.</li></ul><b>
OR</b><br>
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Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job proficiently may be substituted for the above requirements.</li></ul><br>
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Nature of Work:</b><br>
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Under the direction of a Police Commander, the Crime Analyst is responsible for providing tactical, strategic, and administrative analysis using crime data and information gathered from multiple sources to assist with the strengthening of case investigations and planning of police resource deployments. This position requires expertise to build, develop, and implement a comprehensive crime analysis program for the City of Mankato. The Crime Analyst works directly with police detectives and supports Public Safety by working with police officers and command staff to enhance investigations, identify trends, and improve resource allocation. The Crime Analyst will work directly with detectives and officers in real time during significant investigations to provide actionable intelligence, linkages, and analytical support.<br>
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This position is designated as telework eligible, meaning the employee may formally choose to work in-office full-time or in a schedule that requires at least two days per week in the office, with the remaining days performed remotely. However, for the first 90 days, the position will require most work to be performed at the Public Safety Center in person. Regardless of arrangement, the position includes on-site responsibilities and requires schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the city&rsquo;s telework policy.<br>
<ul><li>This telework position requires that at least 50% of the employee&rsquo;s scheduled work hours be performed within the State of Minnesota.</li></ul><br>
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About Us:</b><br>
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Our employees are committed to working in an environment that fosters the core values of the City of Mankato &ndash; positive attitude, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity. We care about making a positive difference in the lives of others. Our work is challenging and has purpose. We listen and engage with each other and our community. We are empowered and trusted to make good decisions that align with the public service principles and core values. Our organization is committed to investing and developing each other. We will recognize and celebrate our collective achievements and individual accomplishments.<br>
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<b>We take pride in investing in our employees. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages not only success for the community we serve, but for you as well. Come grow your career with us!</b></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties / Responsibilities</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>Primary Essential Work Functions:</b></p><br>
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Develops, implements, and maintains a comprehensive crime analysis program for the City of Mankato to support law enforcement operations, data-driven policing and strategic decision-making.</li><li>
Assesses agency needs, designs data systems, with the ability to integrate and interpret crime data from multiple sources, such as CAD, RMS, and public safety databases.</li><li>
Conducts detailed trend analysis, maps crime hotspots, and utilizes statistical and predictive techniques to identify patterns and forecast criminal activity.</li><li>
Develops or configures analytical tools and dashboards, trains personnel in their use, and collaborates with various departments to ensure effective data-driven policing.</li><li>
Determines analytical techniques and information gathering processes and obtains required data and information for analysis.</li><li>
Conducts research and provides analytical support, documentation, and information for the Mankato Department of Public Safety.</li><li>
Identifies crime patterns, develops suspect information for investigative follow-up, and distributes information on crime series and suspects to patrol and investigative staff.</li><li>
Analyzes real-time data to generate critical location and activity intelligence during major felony investigations (e.g., bank card usage, phone activity, social media posts).</li><li>
Requests, formats, and processes phone and social media records for inclusion in criminal case files.</li><li>
Develops and maintains strategic relationships with service providers and businesses (e.g., telecom, financial institutions, social services, utilities, Department of Vehicle Services).</li><li>
Drives the development, application and integration of investigative tools and data analysis techniques.</li><li>
Maintains organized, detailed case files to support ongoing investigations and prosecutions.</li><li>
Collaborates with analysts from other agencies and fusion centers to enhance regional and statewide intelligence sharing.</li><li>
Responds to information requests from law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, and community partners.</li><li>
Collects and maintains criminal intelligence in accordance with federal regulations, prepares reports and other documents as needed, and conducts both internal and external presentations.</li><li>
Works closely with police officers, detectives, supervisors, other analysts, civilian staff, and personnel from other agencies.</li><li>
Provides staff with real-time intelligence during critical incidents.</li><li>
Reviews and analyzes calls for service to determine trends and assists with deployment of resources.</li><li>
Disseminates intelligence information to describe crime patterns, trends, and potential suspects.</li><li>
Creates timelines, charts, and graphs from compiled information.</li><li>
Assists with intelligence gathering of suspects.</li><li>
Provides accurate, detailed descriptions of persons, vehicles, and objects.</li><li>
Provides testimony in court.</li></ul><br>
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Other Work Functions:</b><br>
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Performs physical and mental demands and work environment requirements for this position.</li><li>
Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.</li><li>
Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and community customers.</li><li>
Performs other related work as assigned or apparent.</li></ul><br>
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The above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.</i><br>
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<b>Communicates With:</b><br>
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Internally &ndash; Licensed patrol officers, detectives and unlicensed public safety staff</li><li>
Externally &ndash; Victims, witnesses, and suspects of financial crimes as well as community stakeholders</li></ul><br>
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Supervision:</b><br>
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Non-supervisory</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications / Conditions of Employment</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>Conditions of Employment:</b></p><br>
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Must be a United States citizen.</li><li>
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.</li><li>
Satisfactory completion of a psychological evaluation from a licensed psychologist.</li><li>
Satisfactory completion of department background investigation, fingerprinting, and physical examination.</li><li>
Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.</li><li>
Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the not public data must be properly stored according to city policy and the Minnesota Statutes.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Hours of Work</b></h2></div>
<div><div>Hours and days of work for this position will be Monday &ndash; Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position requires flexibility to respond to call outs as necessary, which may involve extended hours, and emergency call outs that include nights, weekends, and holidays. Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours, and outside regular hours as necessary and scheduled by the Commander.<br>
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This position is designated as telework eligible, meaning the employee may formally choose to work in-office full-time or in a schedule that requires at least two days per week in the office, with the remaining days performed remotely. However, for the first 90 days, the position will require most work to be performed at the Public Safety Center in person. Regardless of arrangement, the position includes on-site responsibilities and requires schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the city&rsquo;s telework policy.<br>
<ul><li>This telework position requires that at least 50% of the employee&rsquo;s scheduled work hours be performed within the State of Minnesota.</li></ul></div></div></div></div>

Crime Analyst

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Crime Analyst