Police Officer

POSITION OBJECTIVE

• Adequate staffing levels
• New state-of-the-art Civic Campus built in 2018
• Heated, secure, underground parking for police vehicles and some personal vehicles
• Monthly shoots in our indoor firing range capable of accommodating pistols and rifles
• A dedicated use-of-force mat room and separate classroom
• An on-site employee fitness center (workout on-duty is allowed)
• Comprehensive wellness program and peer support network
• Load-bearing vests
• Tuition reimbursement
• Many opportunities for advancement and specialization
  • Detective, School Resource Officer, BCA Violent Crime Reduction Unit, Anoka County SWAT, DWI Officer, DRE, K9, Mobile Field Force, Strategic Response Team, Designated Marksman, FTO, Instructor positions, Digital Forensics, Emergency Management, Auto Theft, Armorer, and more.
• Overtime opportunities (No forced extra-duty overtime!)
• Very comprehensive training program
• Modern equipment

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Patrols the community in vehicle or on foot to enforce criminal and traffic laws, detect and prevent crime, protect life and property, and to resolve issues affecting the quality of life in the City of Fridley.
• Operates a patrol car to monitor traffic; operates vehicle-monitoring equipment such as radar; observes and detects traffic violations and crime; and investigates accidents.
• Enforces Federal law, State statutes and City ordinances.
• Responds to complaints such as trespass, fights, disturbance of the peace, domestics, alarms, lost or stolen property, etc.
• Arrests persons for violations of laws and ordinances and execute court-ordered arrest warrants.
• Performs searches and maintains security of persons under control.
• Interviews and records written and oral statements from victims, witnesses, suspects, specialists, and citizens.
• Writes, dictates, types, proofs or edits detailed reports to document activities.
• Operates desktop and mobile computer equipment to create and submit reports, enter records, run queries and access data.
• Operates radio and contemporary technology to receive and acknowledge calls for service and communicate with other employees and supervisors.
• Provides credible testimony and/or evidence at trials, hearings, and before grand juries.
• Serves warrants and subpoenas.
• Responds to citizens’ requests for information including directions, regulations, ordinances, resources for information, case status, complaints, law interpretation, etc., or refers questions to proper agency or person.
• Performs routine traffic control activities such as directing traffic; verifies and checks on car registration, checks for outstanding warrants; and issues warnings or citations for traffic or parking violations.
• Performs preventative patrol, surveillance checks and vacation checks of private dwellings and businesses.
• Conducts preliminary investigations of accidents, criminal activities, public safety incidents, deaths, etc., including collecting and preserving evidence, photographing, preserving crime scenes and preparing reports.
• Secures and monitors crime scenes.
• Interrogates suspects and takes sworn statements, formal confessions, or depositions.
• Uses physical defensive tactics when necessary.
• Familiar with all departmental equipment and aids necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Complies with field training manual; operations manual; Federal laws, State statutes, and City ordinances relating to law enforcement; instructions and service manuals for operation and maintenance of law enforcement safety equipment; Safety Manual and all departmental directives.
• Relates effectively to victims of crimes providing personal support and advice.
• Responds to medical emergencies and renders first aid.
• Serves as a Neighborhood Resource Officer to assist residents of specific neighborhoods to resolve issues related to safety and quality of life. Participates in a variety of community events.
• Attends meetings, seminars and other training classes to maintain current knowledge of criminal and civil laws, as well as technical skills and safety regulations, in order to remain proficient in the performance of duty.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates’/Technical Degree in law enforcement, criminal justice or related field; and
• Minnesota Peace Officer (POST) License.
• Valid Minnesota Driver’s License.
• Successfully pass an in-depth background check, investigation and required evaluations.

• Previous experience as a police officer, community service officer, reserve police officer or security.
• Additional education or training in law enforcement.
• Ability to communicate in a language(s) other than English.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of principles, practices, trends and procedures of law enforcement.
• Working knowledge of local, state and federal statutes, laws and ordinances relevant to department operations.
• Knowledge of civil and criminal court proceedings.
• Knowledge of modern law enforcement methods and procedures, including rules of evidence, forensic interviewing, investigative techniques, report writing and documentation.
• Knowledge of geography, buildings and road systems in the City of Fridley.
• Ability to analyze problems and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, and have strong positive public relations skills.
• Ability to maintain effective public relations and deal with hostile, emotional, impaired or aggressive persons.
• Ability to prepare accurate and thorough reports, enter data and use computer word processing programs.
• Ability to apply professional principles and judgement within overall goals/direction established by senior management.
• Ability to apply procedures, policies and precedents using moderate analytical ability to fit facts and conditions using generally prescribed procedures.

EEO/ADAAA

The City of Fridley will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, membership on a local human rights commission, or sexual orientation.