Salary : $37.79 - $48.44 Hourly
Location : Ramsey, MN
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 15008-25A
Department : Police
Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2025
Primary Objective of Position
Police Officers maintain order, keeping the peace and responding to citizen's needs by discouraging crimes through high-visibility policing, investigative capability and the subsequent reporting and apprehension of suspected violators of the law. The position reports to the Police Sergeant.
This is an LELS Union position.
The 2025 wage scale is as follows : Step 1 : $37.786 / hour - Step 2 : $38.754 / hour - Step 3 : $43.599 / hour - Step 4 : $46.021 / hour - Top $48.443 / hour
The 2025 longevity wage scale is as follows : After 5 : $49.412 / hour - After 8 : $50.381 / hour - After 12 : $51.350 / hour - After 16 : $52.318 / hour
The City of Ramsey is an equal opportunity employer.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must possess an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or equivalent qualifications meeting the State of Minnesota's requirements to become an Officer
- Must possess POST license or be POST license eligible
- Must possess a valid Minnesota driver's license, or when residing in another state, a valid driver's license from that state
- Must be a citizen of the U.S. or eligible to work in the U.S. under federal requirements
- Must satisfactorily pass a physical agility test
- Must satisfactorily pass a criminal history check
- Must satisfactorily pass a psychological examination
- Must satisfactorily pass a physical examination and drug screen
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Lateral Transfers
One year of experience as a licensed police officerHave completed the probationary period with a U.S. AgencyLicense with the Minnesota POST Board, or eligible to be licensed by the date of hireCurrent proof of EMR CertificationRecord of recent Use of Force and Firearms qualificationsEssential Job Functions
Patrol DutiesTraffic Law EnforcementCrime ScenesProsecutor AssistanceEquipmentCompile ReportsPerform other duties as apparent or assigned (within the ability and resources of the Police Officer) at the verbal or written direction of the Chief of Police, Police Captains, Police Sergeants or their designeeKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of police procedures and techniques including operation of police vehicles, radios, radar, computers and related equipmentKnowledge of federal, state, and local laws and of department rules and regulationsSkilled in handling and discharging firearms with accuracy and in a safe mannerSkilled in driving a motor vehicle, sometimes under adverse conditions and at high speedsAbility to communicate effectively in English; this includes speaking, reading, writing and comprehendingAbility to independently assess situations and determine appropriate action and to respond quickly and appropriately to crises and emergency situationsAbility to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect to citizens' rightsAbility to see, hear and remember people, facts and circumstancesAbility to communicate effectively and tactfully with others to maintain order, including dealing with difficult or violent peopleAbility to maintain confidentiality, prioritize duties, and work independently without direct supervisionAbility to read department policy and procedure manuals and written reportsAbility to apply laws to specific incidentsAbility to maintain police vehicles and equipment, including completing vehicle and equipment maintenance reportsAbility to prepare accurate and thorough reportsAbility to lift and carry heavy objects, crawl, stand bend, reach, run, subdue or grapple with suspects, crouch, chase, jump, climb and manipulate objects requiring manual dexterity as needed to perform dutiesAbility to maintain certification as a First Responder or in First AidDo you possess an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or equivalent qualifications meeting the State of Minnesota requirements to become an Officer?
At least an Associate's or higher-level degree in Criminal Justice.At least an Associate's or higher-level degree in Law Enforcement.At least an Associate's or higher-level degree in another field.Equivalent qualifications meeting the State of Minnesota's requirement to become a Police Officer.None of the aboveIf you stated that your degree is in another field, please tell us what field in the space below.
Do you possess a POST license or will you be POST eligible by July 1, 2025?
I am POST licensedI will be POST eligible by July 1, 2025I will not be POST eligible until after July 1, 2025Do you possess a valid Minnesota driver's license, or when residing in another state, a valid driver's license from that state?
Yes, I have a Minnesota driver's licenseMy license is from another stateI do not have a valid driver's licenseAre you a citizen of the U.S. or eligible to work in the U.S. under federal requirements?
Yes, I am a U.S. citizenI am eligible to work in the U.S. under federal requirementsFrom the list below, please select your highest level of education.
Associate's degreeBachelor's degreeMaster's degreeCurrently in school to obtain my Bachelor's degreeNone of the aboveAre you currently or have you previously worked as a Police Officer?
Currently a Police OfficerI have been a Police Officer in my pastIf you indicated you are either currently a Police Officer or you have been a Police Officer in your past, please select from the list below all that apply to you.
At least 1 year of experience as a licensed Police OfficerHave completed the probationary period with a U.S. agencyI possess a license with the Minnesota POST Board, or I will be eligible to be licensed by the date of hireI am EMR certifiedI have a record of my recent Use of Force and Firearms qualificationsAre you currently or have you previously worked as a Community Service Officer?
Currently a Community Service OfficerI have been a Community Service Officer in my pastAre you currently or have you previously worked as a Corrections Officer?
Currently a Corrections OfficerHave been a Corrections Officer in my pastAre you currently or have you previously worked as a Code Enforcement Officer?
Currently a Code Enforcement OfficerHave been a Code Enforcement Officer in my pastAre you currently or have you previously worked as a Security Officer?
Currently a Security OfficerHave been a Security Officer in my pastAre you currently or have you previously worked as a Police Reserve Officer?
Currently a Police Reserve OfficerHave been a Police Reserve Officer in my pastHave you completed your SKILLS training?
Yes, I have completed the SKILLS trainingI am currently taking my SKILLS trainingIn the space below, please tell us when you completed or will be completed with your SKILLS training and where you took this training?
Have you taken your POST exam? If yes, please make sure you upload a copy of your letter to this packet.
Yes, and it is attachedI wasn't able to upload my POST letterI have not taken my POST exam yetDid you upload a copy of your resume?
Yes, it is attachedI wasn't able to upload itI do not have a current resumeIf you are claiming Veterans preference points, did you upload a copy of your DD214?
Yes, it is attachedI wasn't able to upload itI am not a VeteranI certify that all of my answers to the above questions are true, and I understand that any false information provided (or omission of information) will be cause for rejection of my status as a candidate for this position.
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Salary : $16,000 - $52,318
