Police Patrol Officer jobs in Minnesota

Position Details

As a Police Officer, your service to our community is a vital part of creating a Burnsville that is a vibrant city, boldly leading and welcoming to all. We believe community safety starts with workplace culture and support from the community, City staff and the City Council. As you commit to protecting lives and property, we make a commitment to invest in you.

This role works rotating shifts and has a starting wage of $43.69 per hour and competitive lateral pay. Learn more about the Police Officer position here. and view the Police Officer Profile and visit our website here.

How you'll use your strengths every day

Police Officers value people and perspectives by:

• Providing rescue help and emergency first aid treatment.
• Answering questions, providing directions and prompt assistance to the community.

They are on the leading edge when they:

• Deter and detect unlawful activities by effective police work.
• Gather evidence, question victims, suspects and witnesses, and follow up on related leads.

And they expect the best by:

• Responding to calls for assistance, investigating complaints, and maintaining order in disputes.
• Directing traffic, reporting hazardous conditions, and enforcing ordinances.

What you'll bring to help you be successful

• A bachelor's degree
• A valid Minnesota Peace Officer License or be eligibility to be licensed in the State of Minnesota by the date of hire.
• A valid Minnesota Driver's License or be eligibility to be licensed in the State of Minnesota.
• A background or interest in local government work serving the community.
• An interest in developing what you do best and a commitment to valuing each colleague for their unique perspectives.

We welcome qualified applicants to apply with preference given to those applicants who have not applied in the past twelve months.

BENEFITS-ELIGIBLE
In Burnsville, we create great experiences for our employees so they do the same for our community. We offer total rewards, development opportunities, and flexibility that reflect our commitment to you.

Total Rewards
Providing the highest level of care for our community starts with caring well for you. We provide a wide range of benefits to full-time employees and part-time employees who are scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Focused on your wellbeing, our total rewards include:

• Twelve weeks of paid parental leave.
• Up to four weeks bereavement and caregiver leave.
• Leave donation options to take care of one-another.
• 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance and options for caring for your family.
• Employer yearly contribution to HSA or HRA/VEBA plans of $3,200 for single and $5,120 for employee-plus and family coverage.
• City contribution to your retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year.
• Vacation equivalency that recognizes your professional expertise.
• Sick leave and 13 paid holidays annually.