Police Officer - Internal Opportunity

** Internal opportunity open only to current City of Elk River employees only. ***

The City of Elk River is seeking highly ethical, self-motivated, and community-oriented applicants for a full-time police officer position. The Elk River Police Department is a progressive agency serving a growing community of 27,000 residents and a geographical area of nearly 44 square miles. The Elk River Police Department has a current authorized full strength of thirty-five sworn officers as well as civilian staff members. Upon successful completion of probation, officers have opportunities for involvement in specialty units including SWAT, K-9, Honor Guard, Detective Unit, Juvenile Detective/SRO Unit, Bike Team, Drug Task Force, and Instructor Cadres.

The Elk River Police Department offers competitive wages and benefits including an hourly rate of $39.19-$49.76 ($81,523.66 – $103,496.90 on an annual basis) with top pay reached after completion of year two (starting wage is negotiable, dependent on experience and qualifications), abundant overtime opportunities, full initial-issue uniforms and gear including LBVs, additional wage incentives for health and wellness, tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 per year, access to city work-out facility, and more.

Qualified applicants must have a valid full-time POST license by date of application, must possess a valid Minnesota driver’s license with a good driving record, and must pass a background check as well as a physical and psychological examination.

Whether you’ve always wanted to make a difference in people’s lives, are looking for a career change, or simply want to be a part of a bond unlike any other, the Elk River Police Department may have a place for you. Learn more about us by watching our We are ERPD Recruiting Video.

If you require a particular accommodation with the application process, please contact Human Resources at 763.635.1000.
The City of Elk River is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

*** Communication regarding this position will be via email. ***

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Police Officer Position Description

Essential Functions

1. Performs patrol duties.

• Detects and responds to law violations and hazards to public safety.
• Checks business and residential areas for signs of vandalism.
• Maintains high visibility and responds to emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Assists in the resolution of civil disputes or disruptions.
• Maintains good community relations through communication and interaction with citizens and business people.
• Works with department guidelines set out by training, policies, procedures, and performance standards.

2. Performs traffic law enforcement duties.

• Enforces law governing the operation of motor vehicles and their operators and laws relating to bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
• Observes and corrects hazards to motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
• Assists disabled or distressed motorists.
• Investigates motor vehicle accidents.
• Works within the framework set down by state statutes, case law and constitutional law.

3. Responds to crime locations/reports.

• Responds to and secures crime scenes; directs other responding units; identifies, obtains, and secures evidence.
• Responds to and takes reports of crimes committed and criminal activity.
• Completes follow-up investigation when possible, interviews witnesses, suspects and others.
• Takes appropriate action regarding the violator such as warning, citation, or arrest.
• Identifies and interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects.
• Prepares crime reports and assists the investigator as needed.
• Assists prosecuting attorneys with the preparation of suit as directed; testifies; and coordinates the appearance of witnesses.

4. Performs administrative activities.

• Assists in maintaining department equipment.
• Compiles reports and statistical law enforcement data as directed.
• Compiles statistical law enforcement data as directed.
• Maintains a good working knowledge of constitutional law, state law, case law, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures to effectively perform the required tasks and duties.

5. Performs other essential job duties.

• Regular and timely work attendance.
• Follows all safety procedures.
• Participates in safety training.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge, skill, and ability to effectively use personal and departmental equipment.
• Skill to communicate effectively with a variety of groups such as youth, business people, and seniors.
• Skill in gathering appropriate information through interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects and contacting other law enforcement agencies.
• Skill in operating a police vehicle in all kinds of weather conditions and situations.
• Ability to comprehend and apply federal, state, county, and city criminal, traffic, and other civil laws.
• Ability to prepare routine reports, case files, and correspondence.
• Ability to work under adverse conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid full-time POST license by the date of application.
• First responder certification or ability to obtain within six months.
• Valid driver’s license at application. Valid Minnesota driver’s license at time of appointment.
• Must meet all state-mandated requirements and local policies such as a physical examination and criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two- or four-year degree in law enforcement related field.

Police Officer Physical Requirements

Physical Requirement Frequency

ESSENTIAL
Standing or Walking Daily
Sitting Daily
Bending or Stooping Daily
Crouching or Kneeling Daily
Pushing/Pulling Daily
Repetitive Movements Daily
Twisting/Turning Daily
Working in Confined Spaces Daily
Operating a Vehicle Daily
Physically Grappling w/Others Daily
Running Daily
Lifting Objects Above Shoulder Weekly or Monthly
Lifting Objects Waist to Shoulder Daily
Lifting Objects Knee to Waist Daily
Lifting Objects Floor to Knee Daily
Carrying Objects Daily
Exposure to Temperature Extremes Daily
Use of Weapon or Explosives Weekly or Monthly
Operation of Telephone/Radio Daily
Machinery Operation Daily
Equipment Operation Daily
Computer/Typewriter Operation Daily
Requires Good Vision Daily
Requires Good Color Vision Daily
Requires Good Night Vision Daily
Requires Large Motor Skills Daily
Requires Fine Motor Skills Daily
Requires Depth Vision Daily
Requires Peripheral Vision Daily
Requires Far Vision Daily
Requires Near Vision Daily
Requires Good Hearing Daily
Requires Sense of Smell Daily
Requires Sense of Touch Weekly or Monthly
Balancing Daily

HIGHLY IMPORTANT
Working at Heights Weekly or Monthly
Exposure to Irritants/Fumes Weekly or Monthly
Requires Ability to Taste Weekly or Monthly

MODERATELY IMPORTANT
Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Rare

This Position Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is within the City of Elk River’s discretion to assign additional duties and responsibilities or remove duties and responsibilities at any time.

This Position Description does not constitute a Contract of Employment.

Application Deadline: Deadline to apply is Monday, February 17, 2025.

Licenses & Certifications

• MN Cert First Responder
• Valid Driver's License
• FT POST Lic eligible

• Valid FT POST Lic