What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of South St. Paul, MN?
Salary : $79,290.00 - $105,059.00 Annually
Location : South St Paul, MN
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 23-00011
Department : Police
Opening Date : 11 / 07 / 2023
Closing Date : 4 / 30 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Central
Description
The Civil Service Commission of the City of South St. Paul is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. The City anticipates hiring three or more officers immediately with additional opening(s) being filled in the following months. The initial hiring process will move very quickly and this expedited hiring process will consist of panel interviews followed by background and standard medical and psychological assessment .
The 2024 "Top Patrol" annual salary, including longevity for this position is $105,059 benefits. Benefits include 100% employer paid medical and dental premiums for single coverage plans in 2024, first year employees earn up to 243 vacation and personal hours and up to 96 hours of sick leave. Lateral transfers are encouraged and will be compensated in accordance with prior qualifying law enforcement experience.
All applicants must be currently P.O.S.T. licensed, eligible to be licensed or scheduled to complete a P.O.S.T. approved Skills course by August 31, 2025 and obtain P.O.S.T. eligibility by August 31, 2025. Current City of South St. Paul employees who will be P.O.S.T. eligible by August 31, 2025, may also apply. Candidates must pass a written exercise, oral examination, physical agility testing, physical and psychological examinations, and an extensive background investigation.
Click to download the Applicant Checklist.
Examples of Duties
The Police Officer performs all duties assigned in connection with the operation of the police department (Department). The police officer assists in carrying out the mission of the Department by being responsible for the protection of life and property, the maintenance and restoration of public order, the prevention of crimes, the apprehension of criminals, and the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Duties are performed in accordance with all applicable statutes, rules and regulations and normally consist of patrol, complaint investigation, traffic regulation and personal contacts and service to the public. Officers must be able to act without direct supervision and are responsible for exercising independent judgement in meeting emergency situations. The Police Officer reports to and receives direction from a superior officer.
A full job description can be obtained by calling 651-554-3300 between the hours of 8 : 00 AM and 4 : 00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Qualifications
Applicant Checklist :
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements :
- Citizen of the United States of America
- Possess a driver's license valid in the State of Minnesota
- P.O.S.T. licensed in Minnesota, eligible to be licensed in Minnesota, or scheduled to complete a P.O.S.T. approved Skills course by August 31, 2025, and obtain P.O.S.T. eligibility by August 31, 2025 (current South St. Paul City Employees, or current South St. Paul Police Reserves with at least one year experience are eligible to take the examination if able to demonstrate they are scheduled for POST eligibility during the life of the eligible register).
- No criminal convictions within the last 5 years
- Has not been dismissed from employment in the public service or in a commercial business or other organization for delinquency or misconduct
The following documents must be PHYSICALLY received (submitted in person or electronically via the employment link on the City website) by the City of South St. Paul Human Resources Department, 125 3rd Avenue North, South St. Paul, MN 55075.
Candidates failing to include ALL required documentation will be disqualified.
Please include a phone number and valid email address where you can be easily reached, as you will be contacted by or emailed to schedule your testing time.
The City of South St. Paul provides a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, which includes :
Additionally, employees have access to a variety of voluntary benefit options, including :
This benefits package is designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees.
Salary : $79,290 - $105,059