What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Brooklyn Center?
This position is responsible for the handling of law enforcement activity including, but not limited to, responding to calls for service, assigned tasks and details, and self initiated contacts. Works directly with citizens, assists in resolving problems/conflicts, represents the City with a courteous, helpful and professional manner. Reports to police sergeant or assigned supervisor.
- Protects life and property by performing assigned law enforcement and investigative activities.
- Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and assistance.
- Enforces city ordinances and state and federal laws in fair and uniform manner and according to established department policies and effects arrests when circumstances dictate.
- Responsible for traffic enforcement, control and direction. This includes motorized, non-motorized and pedestrian traffic.
- Patrols and observes the community in order to detect and deter criminal activity and provide a sense of security and well-being to the community.
- Prepares clear and accurate reports in accordance with department policies.
- Prepares and executes warrants, makes recommendations for criminal complaints and presents testimony as required in court.
- Gathers, develops, and disseminates information relevant to any law enforcement problem.
- Reports significant law enforcement information to the police sergeant or assigned supervisor.
- Disseminates and receives information through telecommunication devices including, but not limited to, personal computer, radio system, phone system (mobile phones, voice mail), electronic mail, mobile computer devices (MCD/MDT), and digital recorders.
- Performs other assigned and self-initiated law enforcement and service tasks, all under the general supervision of the police sergeant or assigned supervisor.
- Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
- Must have a valid Minnesota Peace Officer License or be eligible to be licensed in the State of Minnesota.
- Must have a valid Minnesota driver's license or ability to obtain within 60 days of appointment.
- Must be eligible to carry a firearm in the State of Minnesota.
Starting salary $33.026. Increases at 12, 24 and 36 months ($38.368, $41.768, and $48.567) and longevity pay (16 years - $50.455, 20 years - $51.398 and 25 years $52.341)
Additional 3% for a Bachelor’s degree
Additional 4% for a Master’s degree
$2,800 Retention Incentive Program
- $1,400 after Field Training Program.
- $1,400 after One year of employment.
Additional Longevity Pay
Years Additional Base Pay
8 3%
12 5%
16 7%
20 9%
25 11%
Laterals
Lateral candidates will be accepted into this process and will be offered a $10,000 lateral bonus, 40 hours of vacation and sick leave upon hire and prior years of service will count towards the pay scale according to the Brooklyn Center Police Officer LELS 82 pay scale.
Completion of an on-line application is required. Do not refer to your resume – the staff member reviewing the application will not have access to your resume during the review process. The City does not allow attachments to the on-line application. If you would like to submit a cover letter, resume or other documentation, please e-mail it to HR@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us – please reference the job title in the subject line.
Salary : $25 - $51