What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer (Lateral Preference) position at City of St. Louis Park, MN?
Salary : $81,120.00 - $112,217.30 Annually
Location : St. Louis Park, MN
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2024-808-02
Department : Police Department
Opening Date : 08 / 08 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Job Summary
Lateral Police Officer candidates :
Lateral police officer candidates will receive year for year credit regarding wages and flex leave accrual as well as a 40 hour flex leave bank at time of hire.
About the City of St. Louis Park :
The City of St. Louis Park is a first-ring suburb immediately west of Minneapolis. The city covers roughly nine square miles and has a population of 50,000. The St. Louis Park Police Department (SLP PD) has an approved, sworn strength of 60 officers. With civilian and dispatch staff, the department employs 84. Last year, the police department handled approximately 50,000 calls for service and wrote nearly 8,000 reports.
About the position :
Preserve law and order, protect life and property, and enforce laws and ordinances in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the St. Louis Park Police Department. Create problem-solving relationships with customers using a thorough knowledge of the department's community-oriented policing philosophy. Work directly with customers, staff, and other city departments to assist in resolving problems / conflicts. Represent the city with a courteous, helpful and professional manner.
Special assignments within the SLP PD :
Investigations (6), Secret Service Task Force Officer / Computer Forensics (1), BCA Violent Crime Reduction Unit (1), Community Outreach (2), Drug Task Force (1), Field Training Officer (11), Training Officer (1), DWI / Traffic Enforcement Officer (1), K9 Officer (1), Additional Assignments : SWAT (13), Mobile Field Force (10), CNT (Crisis Negotiator Team) (8), Use of Force Instructor (10 ), Firearms Instructor (8 ), Armor (6 ) (Rifle, Handgun, 40 mm), Bike Patrol, SFST Instructor, Explorer Coordinator (3), Reserve Coordinator (3), Chaplain Coordinator (1), Peer Support (7 ).
What makes SLP PD different :
Culture where training, education enhancement and ability for advancement are prioritized for the professional growth of our staff and sustainability of the community we serve. All uniforms and equipment provided, Wellness Program, Work out on Duty, On-site Exercise Facility, TZD Enforcement (Toward Zero Deaths), In-house Dispatch Center, Full-time Fire Department. Outreach programs :
Fishing with a Cop, Cops N' Kids Holiday Shopping, Citizen's Academy, New American's Academy, Basketball in the Park, Parktacular, Polar Plunge / Law Enforcement Torch Run, Skate-a-palooza, National Night Out, Golf Tournament Fundraiser, Faith & Blue Weekend.
Other things to know :
- Officers are paid double-time for working Thanksgiving and / or Christmas as well as any overtime on one of the nine contractual holidays.
- Officers can earn up to 34 days of flex leave per year or 272 hours.
- Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, posting will be closed when position is filled.
Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Present evidence and offer credible testimony as required in court.
Desired Qualifications
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Applications must be filled completely for consideration.
This position is eligible for a competitive benefits package.
Do you meet all the minimum requirements of this position?
Have you applied to the City of St. Louis Park in the last 3 years?
Are you currently employed as a police or peace officer in good standing?
List your POST licensed if applicable.
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Salary : $81,120 - $112,217
