What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of New Ulm, MN?
Salary : $32.00 - $41.07 Hourly
Location : New Ulm, MN
Job Type : Regular Full-Time
Job Number : 4082
Department : Public Safety
Opening Date : 09 / 19 / 2024
General Description
Under the general direction of the Chief of Police and direct supervision of the Sergeant on duty, to work regular shift assignments and to perform all functions of the Police Department as outlined in the personnel rules and regulations.
- Positions will be open until filled. Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.
Essential Functions of the Job / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA's)
Education and Experience
Must meet the education or reciprocity requirements set by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and must be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a full-time police officer by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training. Eligible to be licensed is defined as having completed the academic, skills training and passing the license exam. Must possess a valid driver's license. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, or equivalent is preferred along with prior full-time law enforcement experience.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of 10 to in excess of 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and / or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and / or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires exposure to vibration exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and Animals and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to the risk of electrical shock, working with explosives and wearing a self contained breathing apparatus; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire for this position. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Are you a high school graduate or do you possess a G.E.D?
Are you licensed or eligible to be licensed as a full-time police officer by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training? Eligible to be licensed is defined as having completed the academic, skills training and passing the license exam.Please attach proof that you are licensed or eligible to be licensed.
Do you possess an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or equivalent?
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or equivalent?
How many years of experience do you have as a full-time police officer?
If yes to question #7, please list the nature of duties and responsibilities in relation to this question.
How many years of experience do you have as a part-time police officer?
If yes to question #9, please list the nature of duties and responsibilities in relation to this question.
How many years of experience do you have as a reserve officer?
If yes to question #11, please list the nature of duties and responsibilities in relation to this question.
How many years of experience do you have as a reserve officer with the New Ulm Police Department?
If yes to question #13, please list the nature of duties and responsibilities in relation to this question.
How many years of experience do you have in the security industry?
If yes to question #15, please list the nature of duties and responsibilities in relation to this question.
How many years of experience do you have as military police or in the security forces in the military?
If yes to question #17, please list the nature of duties and responsibilities in relation to this question.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT : If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not limited to : verification of employment and education records, identification verification, driver's license record, criminal history, psychological evaluation and / or physical examination?
Required Question
Salary : $32 - $41