Police Officer

Performs police services.

• Enforces laws and City codes, and provides for public safety, through observation, investigation, reporting and/or taking corrective action;
• Conducts interviews, interrogations, negotiations and related investigative functions;
• Interacts with residents, other police departments, and the general public in person or via telephone or email to answer questions and provide information;
• Preserves the peace through conflict intervention and crowd control;
• Provides direction and control in disasters, major emergencies, and riots;
• Drafts and prepares reports;
• Testifies in court, as necessary;
• Provides public services such as emergency medical assistance, assistance at fire scenes, traffic control, missing persons, found property, stranded motorist, and information to the public;
• Directed and general patrols in high crime areas;
• Test equipment to ensure it is safe, operable and maintained.

• Represents the City to the community, other agencies and jurisdictions.
• Communicates with others relating to work assignments and progress of work or to convey information about conditions or work related needs;
• Communications include responsibility for maintaining relationships that are key to the function.

The job requires a two-year degree and licensure by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) or eligible to be licensed by the MN POST Board by March 2024, basic first aid/life saving techniques, and a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required for Successful Job Performance:

• Knowledge of current police procedures and techniques and their appropriate application in various situations;
• Knowledge of city ordinances, local, state and federal laws, regulations and codes relating to law enforcement activities and criminal law;
• Knowledge of principles of investigation and interrogation;
• Skill in effective and proper operation and maintenance of various weaponry/equipment used in police activities and the ability to complete required in-service firearms training and scheduled qualification;
• The ability to maintain composure in stressful situation;
• The ability to perform strenuous duties in emergency situations;
• The ability to perform work requiring a high degree of concentration and judgment in interpreting practices and procedures to solve problems;
• The ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds;
• The ability to work independently and to prioritize work requests.
• The ability to plan and conduct training sessions;
• Knowledge of and ability to operate standard office software sufficient to manipulate data, draft reports and maintain records;
• Verbal and written communication skills sufficient to effectively respond to questions from a wide variety of audiences and to perform public speaking, and reading comprehension skills sufficient to read, understand and interpret varied work-related materials;
• Demonstrates the desired standard of conduct and work performance including confidentiality and privacy requirements of the Department;
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange and/or convey information, receive work direction, and maintain effect working relationships.

Following is general information on benefits offered with the City of Edina. Individual benefits may vary slightly depending on the specific position, full or part-time status or union contract.

Payroll:
Wage or salary is paid bi-weekly. Pay periods end on Friday with checks for that pay period being issued on the following Friday.

Retirement:
All public employees are currently mandated by the State to participate in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). 6.5% of the employee's gross wage or salary is matched with a 7.5% contribution from the City. PERA plus Social Security benefits make up the coordinated retirement program.

Some Police and Fire employees are mandated to participate in PERA at a rate of 11.8% of their gross wage or salary, matched by 17.70% contribution by the City.

Benefits:
All full-time employees are given a set benefit dollar amount each year that is used for benefits. For the year of 2023, the City will make a monthly contribution of $1,060 - $2,130/month, depending on the chosen medical plan. In addition, dependent health coverage, supplemental life insurance coverage, short-term disability coverage, dental coverage, and vision coverage are available. You can also elect to contribute to the health care flexible spending account and/or the dependent care flexible spending account. All coverage with the exception of the life insurance and long-term disability insurance are paid pre-tax, saving you federal and state tax dollars.

Health Partners health insurance plans are offered for single or family coverage.

All insurance coverage takes effect the 1st of the month following date of employment.

Vacation:
Paid vacation is available to all regular full time employees and is accrued at the following rates.

Years of Employment Days per Year

0 to 5 years 10 days
6 to 10 years 15 days
11 years 16 days
12 years 17 days
13 years 18 days
14 years 19 days
15 years 20 days

Sick Leave:
Sick leave is available for regular full time employees and is accrued at a rate of one day per month.