City of Minneapolis
Police Officer (Recruit) - Amended
City of Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
The Minneapolis Police Department is looking for people who will treat others with dignity, giving them voice and respect, being neutral in their decision-making and willing to work to build trust. They should be willing to show care, to connect as people of this community, to communicate in speaking and listening, and who will act with courage and character.The police profession is a challenging and rewarding one. Police professionalism is based on community service,dedicationtofairandimpartialpolicingandhonestenforcementofthelaws.Thisspecializedwork,withandforthepeople of Minneapolis, comprises an extraordinary range of opportunities and responsibilities.
This is a full-time position and requires variable work shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Work Location–This position currently works on-site only.
The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
INFORMATION SESSION :Want to learn more about the Police Officer (Recruit) position? The Minneapolis Police Department is hosting an information session which you are highly encouraged to attend. Attendance is optional for all applicants or potential applicants.RegistrationisNOTrequired.
Date: TBDLocation: TBD
GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID REQUIRED FOR ENTRY
We will highlight and discuss the following:
Application process and educational requirementsBackground Investigation informationP.O.S.T. minimum selection standards for peace officer licensureMedical, psychological, physical, and drug & alcohol testingRecruit Academy:October 7th, 2024Patrol assigned area to enforce laws, detect and prevent crime and protect life and property.Apprehendandarrestlawviolators(includingprobablecausearrests),preparewrittenreportsofcrimesandassistin the prosecution of violators.Draft and execute arrest warrants and make probable cause arrests.Establish probable cause, draft, prepare and execute search warrants.Enforce traffic laws conducting traffic, marking and tagging vehicles, making written reports of accidents and investigating and reconstructing serious or fatal traffic accidents.Collect,evaluate,investigate,protectandpreserveevidenceatcrimeoraccidentscenes.Interviewwitnesses,victimsandsuspectsanddraftformalstatementsforpresentationincourt,includingtestifyingin court on criminal and civil matters.Respond to residential and business alarms for intrusion, robbery or other emergencies.Protect the rights and safety of all individuals, including political figures and dignitaries.Recover and assume preliminary custody of lost, stolen or abandoned property.Operate various computer terminals to enter and retrieve essential information.
WORKING
CONDITIONS:
Exposure
to
hazardous
conditions
and
life-threatening
situations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Completion of a two- or four-year Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice Degree through a Professional Peace Officer Education Program and pass the Minnesota P.O.S.T Licensing Exam or equivalent.
Must be authorized to work in the United States
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:N/A
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:Minnesota P.O.S.T. Certified (obtained within 60 days of Academy start date)Minnesota State Police Officer LicenseMust have and maintain a valid driver's license by October 7, 2024
State Requirements:
Must not have a felony conviction.Must successfully pass the MPD background investigation.Medical/Psychological Exams :Candidates must be deemed medically and psychologically fit and successfully pass a drug and alcohol screening prior to hire. Pre-Employment Medical exams, including work simulation tests, and Psychological Exams are tentatively scheduled to begin after successfully passing backgrounds.
Physical Requirements:Police work is physically and mentally demanding. During the training academy, candidates will participate in and be assessed on MPD Police Officer fitness goals.
This position requires standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Requires close distance color, peripheral vision with ability to adjust focus.
Selection Process:Candidates unable to complete any portion of this process will not be eligible to move forward in the hiring process.
Once candidates are screened for minimum qualifications, qualified candidates will receive email communication from HRwith a specific code to take the National Testing Network examination. Candidates will be able to sign up between April 12th-19th ,2024. Only those candidates who attain a passing score at the National Testing Network will be placed on the eligible list.
SelectionSte psandTentativeTimeline:
NationalTestingNetwork(NTN)
Qualified candidates will be notified to schedule NTN testing within one week of application review. Successful completion of NTN will move to the background investigation, completed by MPD.
Department Interviews
Tentatively scheduled for April 24, 2024
Backgrounds
Selected candidates will move to the background investigation, completed by MPD. A successful background investigation places candidates on the eligible list of qualified candidates.
ConditionalJob Offers
Tentatively scheduled for the week of July 29, 2024.
MedicalExams
Pre-employment medical exams, including work simulation tests and psychological exams, are held within one week of conditional job offer.
BeginWork
Monday, October 7, 2024Union
Representation:This position is represented by
PoliceOfficersFederation :
http://www.minneapolismn.gov/hr/laboragreements/labor-
agreements_police_index
Eligible List Statement:The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire six (6) months after date of certification.
Interview Selection:The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.
NOTES:Information
on
POST
requirements:
https://mn.gov/post/
Must maintain Minnesota POST licensing with completion of forty-eight credit hours every three years.Knowledgeofthelaws,ordinancesandpoliceproceduresastheyapplytosituationsencounteredonduty. Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment in emergency situations.Abilitytorelateandworkeffectivelywithpeoplefromdiversecultural,economicandethnicbackgrounds. Good oral and written communication skills.Must be authorized to work in United States with no felony convictions.Abilitytodistinguishthecolorsred,yellowandgreenandvisioncorrectableto20/40inbotheyes.Possess standard hearing average threshold without correction of any worse than a 40-decibel loss on the average at 500, 1,000 and 3,000 Hertz frequencies in the better ear.Must pass medical/psychological examination prior to hire. Medical examination will include drug and alcohol screening tests.Must maintain physical fitness levels according to standards set by the Minneapolis Police Department as a term and condition of continued employment.Must pass thorough background investigation that includes meeting department standards regarding acceptable employment history, honesty, driving and conviction records.
As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.
The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr
This is a full-time position and requires variable work shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Work Location–This position currently works on-site only.
The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
INFORMATION SESSION :Want to learn more about the Police Officer (Recruit) position? The Minneapolis Police Department is hosting an information session which you are highly encouraged to attend. Attendance is optional for all applicants or potential applicants.RegistrationisNOTrequired.
Date: TBDLocation: TBD
GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID REQUIRED FOR ENTRY
We will highlight and discuss the following:
Application process and educational requirementsBackground Investigation informationP.O.S.T. minimum selection standards for peace officer licensureMedical, psychological, physical, and drug & alcohol testingRecruit Academy:October 7th, 2024Patrol assigned area to enforce laws, detect and prevent crime and protect life and property.Apprehendandarrestlawviolators(includingprobablecausearrests),preparewrittenreportsofcrimesandassistin the prosecution of violators.Draft and execute arrest warrants and make probable cause arrests.Establish probable cause, draft, prepare and execute search warrants.Enforce traffic laws conducting traffic, marking and tagging vehicles, making written reports of accidents and investigating and reconstructing serious or fatal traffic accidents.Collect,evaluate,investigate,protectandpreserveevidenceatcrimeoraccidentscenes.Interviewwitnesses,victimsandsuspectsanddraftformalstatementsforpresentationincourt,includingtestifyingin court on criminal and civil matters.Respond to residential and business alarms for intrusion, robbery or other emergencies.Protect the rights and safety of all individuals, including political figures and dignitaries.Recover and assume preliminary custody of lost, stolen or abandoned property.Operate various computer terminals to enter and retrieve essential information.
WORKING
CONDITIONS:
Exposure
to
hazardous
conditions
and
life-threatening
situations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Completion of a two- or four-year Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice Degree through a Professional Peace Officer Education Program and pass the Minnesota P.O.S.T Licensing Exam or equivalent.
Must be authorized to work in the United States
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:N/A
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:Minnesota P.O.S.T. Certified (obtained within 60 days of Academy start date)Minnesota State Police Officer LicenseMust have and maintain a valid driver's license by October 7, 2024
State Requirements:
Must not have a felony conviction.Must successfully pass the MPD background investigation.Medical/Psychological Exams :Candidates must be deemed medically and psychologically fit and successfully pass a drug and alcohol screening prior to hire. Pre-Employment Medical exams, including work simulation tests, and Psychological Exams are tentatively scheduled to begin after successfully passing backgrounds.
Physical Requirements:Police work is physically and mentally demanding. During the training academy, candidates will participate in and be assessed on MPD Police Officer fitness goals.
This position requires standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Requires close distance color, peripheral vision with ability to adjust focus.
Selection Process:Candidates unable to complete any portion of this process will not be eligible to move forward in the hiring process.
Once candidates are screened for minimum qualifications, qualified candidates will receive email communication from HRwith a specific code to take the National Testing Network examination. Candidates will be able to sign up between April 12th-19th ,2024. Only those candidates who attain a passing score at the National Testing Network will be placed on the eligible list.
SelectionSte psandTentativeTimeline:
NationalTestingNetwork(NTN)
Qualified candidates will be notified to schedule NTN testing within one week of application review. Successful completion of NTN will move to the background investigation, completed by MPD.
Department Interviews
Tentatively scheduled for April 24, 2024
Backgrounds
Selected candidates will move to the background investigation, completed by MPD. A successful background investigation places candidates on the eligible list of qualified candidates.
ConditionalJob Offers
Tentatively scheduled for the week of July 29, 2024.
MedicalExams
Pre-employment medical exams, including work simulation tests and psychological exams, are held within one week of conditional job offer.
BeginWork
Monday, October 7, 2024Union
Representation:This position is represented by
PoliceOfficersFederation :
http://www.minneapolismn.gov/hr/laboragreements/labor-
agreements_police_index
Eligible List Statement:The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire six (6) months after date of certification.
Interview Selection:The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.
NOTES:Information
on
POST
requirements:
https://mn.gov/post/
Must maintain Minnesota POST licensing with completion of forty-eight credit hours every three years.Knowledgeofthelaws,ordinancesandpoliceproceduresastheyapplytosituationsencounteredonduty. Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment in emergency situations.Abilitytorelateandworkeffectivelywithpeoplefromdiversecultural,economicandethnicbackgrounds. Good oral and written communication skills.Must be authorized to work in United States with no felony convictions.Abilitytodistinguishthecolorsred,yellowandgreenandvisioncorrectableto20/40inbotheyes.Possess standard hearing average threshold without correction of any worse than a 40-decibel loss on the average at 500, 1,000 and 3,000 Hertz frequencies in the better ear.Must pass medical/psychological examination prior to hire. Medical examination will include drug and alcohol screening tests.Must maintain physical fitness levels according to standards set by the Minneapolis Police Department as a term and condition of continued employment.Must pass thorough background investigation that includes meeting department standards regarding acceptable employment history, honesty, driving and conviction records.
As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.
The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr