What are the responsibilities and job description for the ICPOET Police Cadet (ICPOET Program) position at City of Minnetonka, MN?

Salary : $25.00 Hourly

Location : Minnetonka, MN

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 2024-00114

Department : Police

Division : Police

Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 30 / 2025 12 : 00 AM Central

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Why Minnetonka?

Supportive culture

Work-life fit
Well-being
Employee-focused
Make a difference

Our greatest asset are our people. City of Minnetonka employees work together to drive change and make a meaningful impact on the community. We support one another in our personal and professional lives. You can expect to make a difference because in Minnetonka you and your work matter.

Job Description

The Minnetonka Police Department is seeking applications for one Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and Training Program candidate. The ICPOET program allows non-traditional or career transition candidates to serve their communities in a new way, as a law enforcement officer. The Minnetonka Police Department will pay the tuition for the candidates to attend law enforcement training at Hennepin Technical College (spring of 2025) and will also pay the candidates an hourly rate (approximately $25.00 / hour) while they attend the training. The successful candidates must have a regionally accredited two- or four-year degree in any field of study but they do not need prior law enforcement education, training, or experience. The candidates must pass a thorough background investigation, medical, and psychological exam. At the conclusion of the program (approximately 22 weeks), the candidates must pass the Minnesota POST test and will then begin working as a Minnetonka Police Officer.

Duties / Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Attend and pass an approximately 5-month Law Enforcement Training cohort.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of Public Safety communications procedures and equipment.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to maintain composure under pressure.

Ability to type at least 25 wpm.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with general public and other employees.

Ability to perform timely attendance.

Ability to exercise judgement regarding enforcement matters.

Availability and willingness to work various shift hours.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a citizen of the United States

Must have a two or four-year degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Must successfully complete pre-employment background, psychological and medical examinations.

No previous police experience is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in diversity skills and knowledge, and community engagement experience that can be applied to police work. This includes fluently speaking and proficiently reading and writing a non-English language in addition to fluency in English. Translator certification is especially desired, but not required.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

Must possess a valid Class D driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands that are described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job once they complete the education and licensing requirement and become Minnetonka Police Officer.

Must have the ability to meet the following requirements :

Vision - Need night vision, and ability to see distance and close up (correctable to 20 / 20) for driving, identifying cars / suspects, reading report.

Hearing - Need for communicating with public, identifying potential hazards (traffic and other).

Touch / Feeling - Need for performing CPR or checking vital signs.

Speech - Need for oral speech to conduct interviews and investigations, communicating with the public.

Smelling - Detecting drugs or alcohol, fires, hazardous materials, gases, chemicals or fumes.

Additional Information

Type of Activity Frequency Definition of Frequency

Frequent - 67-100% of time on a shift

Occasional - Up to 66% of time on a shift

Rare - Less than 10% of time of a shift

Walking / Standing : During regular police activities, training sessions FrequentSitting : While driving motor vehicle, sitting at desk FrequentStanding in One Place : Interviewing suspects, traffic control OccasionalClimbing : Using stairs rather than waiting for elevators OccasionalPulling / Pushing : Stalled cars or prisoner control RareCrawling / Kneeling / Squatting : Firearms training, accident scenes OccasionalBending / Stooping : Gathering evidence RareTwisting / Turning : In and out of squad car FrequentReaching : Retrieving items within workstation or vehicle FrequentGrasping : Operating writing instruments, steering wheel, firearms training FrequentRunning : Foot pursuits RareRepetitive Movement : Handcuffing and firearms training OccasionalLifting Floor to Knee : Lifting first aid bag with oxygen or duty bag (up to 25 lbs.)FrequentLifting Waist to Shoulder : Lifting gun (up to 10 lbs.) OccasionalLifting Knee to Waist : Assist others with lifting body onto gurney (up to 50 lbs. less than 10% of the time). Rare

Not Sure You Meet All the Qualifications?

If this role interests you, but you're unsure about meeting all the listed requirements, we encourage you to apply! Your unique experiences may be more relevant than you think, and we value both technical skills and diverse perspectives.

How to Apply :

Click "Apply" at the top of the page before the closing date.

Submit these documents via the online application system (no zip files or links) :

Resume

Cover Letter

Questions? Contact Human Resources at

Hiring Process :

Open Job Posting : Requsition is open and accepting applications.

Selection Process : Qualified applicants join a candidate pool. Hiring managers select candidates for interviews and / or assessments. You'll be notified if selected.

Pre-Employment Screening : This may include a driver's license, a criminal history background check, a drug test, a physical exam, a work assessment or simulation, and, if education-based, proof of qualifications.

For position-related questions, email Katie Xiong at

Veteran's Preference :

Veterans can request preference under MN Statute 197.455 by submitting a DD214 with their application.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

The City of Minnetonka values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, public assistance status, or other protected classes.

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