What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Maple Grove, MN?

Salary : $84,664.32 - $118,716.00 Annually

Location : Maple Grove 55369, MN

Job Type : Full-time- Benefit Earning

Job Number : 2025-00004

Department : Police

Division : Patrol

Opening Date : 01 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Summary

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Open until filled

About Maple Grove, MN

Maple Grove is a forward-thinking, thriving community in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We are home to over 70,000 residents with a projected population of 90,000 by 2040 with 2,500 acres of undeveloped land. The City of Maple Grove is proud to employ over 250 benefit-earning employees, 500 part-time, casual, temporary, seasonal employees, and 100 paid-on-call firefighters to staff our many departments. We provide public safety, public works, community and economic development, parks & recreation, and many other important public services to a growing community.

Maple Grove's Police Department's Mission Statement is to "Honorably serve our community to enhance the quality of life by dedicating ourselves to compassionate, excellent, and professional policing." For more information on the City of Maple Grove's Police Department's mission and values, click here :

The Position

Join our community as a member of the Maple Grove Police Department! The MGPD is currently seeking Police Officers; we offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, a supportive and enthusiastic community, and many specialty assignments! Within our community, our officers are responsible for the maintenance of order, enforcement of laws, protection of life and property, and assisting in the investigation of criminal offenses, accidents, or other police-related situations.

Must be P.O.S.T. eligible within 6 months of application date

Candidates with current law enforcement experience will participate in an expedited interview process.

Hiring Timeline

Subject to change

Application review : Every two weeks

Interviews : TBD

Pre-employment Requirements :

Candidates must successfully pass a background investigation, medical screening, and drug test and obtain their P.O.S.T. license.

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Responsibilities

Performs proactive patrols in assigned areas, through traffic control enforcement, traffic crash investigation, first responder medical response, criminal investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct.

Carries out law enforcement duties in accordance with Local, State and Federal laws.

Exercise sound judgment in deciding course of action while concurrently handling difficult and emergency situations without assistance.

Prepares a variety of reports and records, including calls for service, criminal investigations, vehicle crashes, suspicious incidents, radar and LIDAR logs, and various other written reports.

Patrols city streets, parks, residential and commercial areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violations.

Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, intoxication / impairment, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc. Takes appropriate law enforcement action.

Undertakes community oriented and problem solving policing work with the aid of data-driven systems. Answers questions from the public on phone or in person such as project status, complaints, law interpretation, or refers to proper agency.

Faces dangerous situations and is prepared to deescalate and use the appropriate level of force as necessary.

Proactively enforces laws to include but not limited to; car registrations, warrants, firearms, and issues citations or other illegal violations.

Monitors crime areas in your assigned patrol zone.

Completes routine, non-emergency reports through preliminary investigations and reports to include : interviewing suspects, witnesses, citizens, victims, specialists, and other individuals as necessary. Takes written and oral statements from victims, witnesses, and suspects. Develops leads and tips. Searches scene of crimes for physical evidence. Preserves and processes evidence. Analyzes and evaluates evidence and arrests offenders. Prepares cases for giving testimony and testifies in court proceedings.

Interrogates suspects and takes sworn statements, formal confessions or depositions; testifies at trials, hearings or grand juries.

Maintains skills proficiency in accordance with POST licensing requirements.

Qualifications

Need to have :

Valid Driver's License

Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field

P.O.S.T. eligible within two months of application date

Ability to work weekends, after hours, and / or on-call

Nice to have :

Sworn law enforcement experience

Community Service Officer or Reserve Officer experience

Bachelor's Degree in Law Enforcement or related field

Non-sworn paid law enforcement experience

Volunteer law enforcement experience

Other related law enforcement experience

Fluent in a language other than English

Specialized certification (radar, PBT, CJIS, other LE, EMR / EMT etc.)

Equivalency : An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

Supplemental Information

The City of Maple Grove offers its employees a competitive total rewards package. For details, please visit the

Do you currently hold or have the ability to obtain a valid Minnesota Driver's License?

Are you prohibited from possessing firearms per Minnesota State Statutes?

List your highest level of education in law enforcement or related field :

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

None of the above

Are you able to work weekends, after hours, and / or on call?

Are you or will you be P.O.S.T eligible within 6 months of your application date?

When did you obtain your P.O.S.T license, or what's your expected eligibility date?

How many years of experience do you have as a sworn law enforcement officer?

None

Less than one year

One year to less than two years

Two years to less than three years

Three years to less than four years

Four years to less than five years

Five or more years

If you answered 'Yes' to this question, please describe your experience working in a law enforcement environment. Be sure to specify where this experience was obtained and the related job duties performed.

Have you ever served as a Community Service Officer or Reserve Officer?

How many years of volunteer law enforcement experience do you possess?

None

Less than one year

One year to less than two years

Two years to less than three years

Three years or more

How many years of non-sworn paid law enforcement experience do you possess?

None

Less than one year

One year to less than two years

Two years to less than three years

Three or more years

Do you have any specialized certifications in law enforcement? If yes, please list certifications and dates obtained (up to 10).

Do you speak a language other than English (including American Sign Language)?

If you answered 'Yes', please list language(s) and level of proficiency as basic, intermediate or fluent?

Required Question

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