Police Officer

SummaryApply to join our team at any time during the year if you will be eligible to be MN POST licensed within six months of applying. Newly hired officers will receive a $5,000 hiring bonus. Lateral transfers with at least one year of experience as a sworn officer will receive a $10,000 hiring bonus. Possible tuition reimbursement opportunities.The Police Officer is responsible for maintaining public order and protecting life and property by responding to emergencies, investigating crimes, apprehending criminals and deterring criminal activity.Essential Duties ResponsibilitiesThe duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.Respond to critical emergencies and other calls for service to protect life and property, prevent crime and enforce laws.Investigate all levels of crime to develop facts in a case to prove or disprove who is responsible for committing crimes.Formulate police reports based off evidence and facts established in a case and recommend criminal charges to attorneys when necessary.Develop and implement split second decisions utilizing trained tactics to control dangerous, unpredictable and hazardous situations.Collaborate with local, state and federal agencies, attorneys, judges and other first responders to prosecute crime.Communicate with community members from all walks of life, support community engagements and improve relationships between police and community.Deploy undercover/covert operations to gather intelligence and evidence gathering.Develop and administer department training plans from a vast array of topics from use of force, firearms, control devices, K9, SWAT etc.Assist other departments and employees as necessary.Continually show respect for diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and interests. Exhibit sensitivity to the needs of diverse audiences in all duties performed on behalf of the City to support Roseville in building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment and community.Perform other job-related duties as assigned.Required Skills/Experience/EducationSome college coursework or Associate DegreeBachelor’s degree preferredPOST LicenseFirst Responder LicenseValid driver’s licenseStrong problem solving and conflict resolution skillsStrong attention to detailPhysical Demands & Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Most work is performed outside the office environment, often in inclement weather and there is limited exposure to one or more disagreeable elements. Exposure to violent, stressful, explicit, medical and dangerous situations and reports can be expected. Lifting or moving of 60 pounds or less is required. Travel within the City will occur much of each day using a City squad vehicle.The Police Officer is responsible for diverse matters, some of which have deadlines and require significant attention to detail. Approximately 80% of time, work is performed at a high level of detail or pressure of deadlines.Activities that occur constantly (5–8 hours/shift): walking, sitting, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, eye/hand/foot coordinationActivities that occur frequently (2–5 hours/shift): lifting, handlingActivities that occur occasionally (up to 2 hours/shift): carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, grasping, feelingActivities that occur rarely (do not exist as regular part of job): N/AThe City of Roseville offers a wide range of benefits to benefit eligible employees. As full-time or part-time regular employee of the City of Roseville, you and your family can participate in the Flexible Benefits Plan. Also known as a Cafeteria Plan, this plan allows you to participate in the medical, health savings account or health reimbursement account, dental, life insurance, health care and dependent care (day care) spending accounts, and deferred compensation plans on a pre-tax basis as eligibility allows. The City has four contribution tiers in the cafeteria plan (Single, Single +1, Family, and Opt Out) for eligible employees to select benefits from. The City also offers a pension and disability insurance coverage to eligible staff and a generous amount of holidays and other time off.01Check the statement which applies to your POST licensure status:I am currently licensed or eligible to be licensed by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) BoardI expect to be eligible to be licensed within six (6) months.I am not currently licensed and do not expect to be eligible to be licensed within six (6) months.02If you are currently POST Board licensed or eligible, indicate date of eligibility: (Enter "NA" if not applicable)03Have you ever applied for a police officer position with the Roseville Police Department in the past?YesNo04If you answered yes to question #3, when did you apply and did you interview with the Chief's Panel?05Which describes the highest level of education you will have obtained within six (6) months of applying?Two years of accredited collegeAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree or higher06Are you currently employed and in good standing as a police officer?YesNo07Indicate your level of work experience in a sworn Law Enforcement capacity:Less than 1 year1 to 2 years3 or more years08Indicate the following relative to your sworn Law Enforcement work experience: 1) Name of employer(s); 2) Date(s) of employment; 3) Position(s) held; 4) Nature of duties and responsibilities; 5) Reason for leaving or seeking other employment (Enter "NA" if not applicable. Do not type "See Resume")09Indicate Your Level Of Work Experience In a Non-sworn Position, Which Is Relevant To Law Enforcement (Community Service Officer, Special Deputy, Security Officer, Etc.)NoneLess than 1 year1 to 2 years3 or more years10Indicate the following relative to your non-sworn work experience which is relative to Law Enforcement: 1) Name of employer(s); 2) Date(s) of employment; 3) Position(s) held; 4) Nature of duties and responsibilities; 5) Reason for leaving or seeking other employment (Enter "NA" if not applicable. Do not type "See Resume")11Do you have any other non-paid experience relevant to Law Enforcement (Reserves, Explorers, internship, volunteering, etc.)?YesNo12Please describe any other non-paid experience relevant to Law Enforcement (Explorers, internship, volunteering, Reserves, etc.) (Enter "NA" if not applicable. Do not type "See Resume")13Are you fluently bi-lingual in any language(s) in addition to English (e.g. Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Karen, Thai, Sign Language, etc.)?YesNo14If you are fluent in a language other than English, please list language(s) and your level of fluency. (Enter "NA" if not applicable. Do not type "See Resume")15RPD greatly values recruiting, hiring and retaining a workforce that reflects the diverse Roseville community. Please describe your experience living or working within a community underrepresented in law enforcement:(Enter N/A if not applicable. Do not type "See Resume")16Provide one example of your volunteer work within the last five years. (Enter "NA" if not applicable. Do not type "See Resume")17Share a specific example of how you are actively engaged in your community.18Were you referred to apply for this position by a Roseville employee? If yes, please provide the name of the individual. (Enter N/A if not applicable. Do not type "See Resume")19Please confirm you have reviewed the tentative hiring process: https://www.cityofroseville.com/DocumentCenter/View/28821YesNo Required Question