What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Burnsville (MN)?
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.
We offer a leading-edge Total Rewards package, a focus on wellness, a culture or support and an array of opportunities to grow. You will join a growing team of 87 sworn officers and 21 civilians who use community-oriented policing to provide excellence in public safety.We are a community where people feel safe and welcome to be themselves, visitors find a place they want to come back to again and again, businesses are positioned for success and our team finds meaningful work and opportunities to grow.
This role works rotating shifts and has a starting wage of $45.90 per hour and competitive lateral pay. To learn more about the Burnsville Police Department visit our website or view job description here.
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.
- A bachelor's degree by the date of hire.
- A valid Minnesota Peace Officer License or be eligible 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.
Academy is expected to start April 2025Salary : $95,472 - $119,080
