Police Officer Recruit - Internal

The Minneapolis Police Department is looking for people who will treat others with dignity, giving them voice and respect, being neutral in their decision-making and willing to work to build trust. They should be willing to show care, to connect as people of this community, to communicate in speaking and listening, and who will act with courage and character.
The police profession is a challenging and rewarding one. Police professionalism is based on community service, dedication to fair and impartial policing and honest enforcement of the laws. This specialized work, with and for the people of Minneapolis, comprises an extraordinary range of opportunities and responsibilities.

This is a full-time position and requires variable work shifts, including weekends and holidays.

THIS IS A RESTRICTED OPPORTUNITY FOR CURRENT COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS WITH THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS ONLY.

This is a full-time position for a patrol officer. The police profession is a challenging and rewarding career. Police professionalism is based on community service and dedication to fair and honest enforcement of the laws. This specialized work, with and for the people of Minneapolis, comprises an extraordinary range of opportunities and responsibilities. Patrol Officers work various shifts and weekends, including holidays.

Work Location: This position currently works on-site only.

INFORMATION SESSION:
Want to learn more about the Police Officer (Recruit) position? The Minneapolis Police Department is hosting an information session which you are highly encouraged to attend. Attendance is optional for all applicants or potential applicants.

Registration is NOT required.

Date: Monday, July 22nd, 2024, at 5:30pm
Location: Special Operations Center (SOC 102 Classroom 1)- 4119 Dupont Ave N. Minneapolis, MN 55412

GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID REQUIRED FOR ENTRY

We will highlight and discuss the following:

• Application process and educational requirements
• Background Investigation information
• P.O.S.T. minimum selection standards for peace officer licensure
• Medical, psychological, physical, and drug & alcohol testing

• Patrol assigned area to enforce laws, detect and prevent crime and protect life and property.
• Apprehend and arrest law violators (including probable cause arrests), prepare written reports of crimes and assist in the prosecution of violators.
• Draft and execute arrest warrants and make probable cause arrests.
• Establish probable cause, draft, prepare and execute search warrants.
• Enforce traffic laws conducting traffic, marking and tagging vehicles, making written reports of accidents and investigating and reconstructing serious or fatal traffic accidents.
• Collect, evaluate, investigate, protect and preserve evidence at crime or accident scenes.
• Interview witnesses, victims and suspects and draft formal statements for presentation in court, including testifying in court on criminal and civil matters.
• Respond to residential and business alarms for intrusion, robbery or other emergencies.
• Protect the rights and safety of all individuals, including political figures and dignitaries.
• Recover and assume preliminary custody of lost, stolen or abandoned property.
• Operate various computer terminals to enter and retrieve essential information.

Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a two- or four-year Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice Degree through a Professional Peace Officer Education Program and pass the Minnesota P.O.S.T Licensing Exam or equivalent.

Minimum Experience:
N/A

Licenses/Certifications:

• Minnesota P.O.S.T. Certified (obtained within 60 days of Academy start date)
• Minnesota State Police Officer License
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license by October 7th, 2024

• Must not have a felony conviction.
• Must successfully pass the MPD background investigation.

• National Testing Network (NTN): Qualified candidates will be notified to schedule NTN testing about one week of application review.
• Department Interviews
• Eligible List: Selected candidates will be placed on the eligible list of qualified candidates
• Conditional Job Offer
• Medical Exams: Pre-employment medical exams, including work simulation tests and psychological exams
• Promotional Effective: October 7th, 2024

• Must maintain Minnesota POST licensing with completion of forty-eight credit hours every three years.
• Knowledge of the laws, ordinances and police procedures as they apply to situations encountered on duty. Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment in emergency situations.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds. Good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be authorized to work in United States with no felony convictions.
• Ability to distinguish the colors red, yellow and green and vision correctable to 20/40 in both eyes.
• Possess standard hearing average threshold without correction of any worse than a 40-decibel loss on the average at 500, 1,000 and 3,000 Hertz frequencies in the better ear.
• Must pass medical/psychological examination prior to hire. Medical examination will include drug and alcohol screening tests.
• Must maintain physical fitness levels according to standards set by the Minneapolis Police Department as a term and condition of continued employment.

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.