Police Officer

at  City of Brooklyn Park

POSITION SUMMARY

Brooklyn Park Police Department is currently seeking police officers for a January 2025 academy. Candidates must be POST eligible by January 3, 2025.
The primary responsibility of this position is to preserve law and order; to protect life and property and enforce laws and ordinances in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the Brooklyn Park Police Department and to create problem-solving relationships with the residents using a thorough knowledge of the department’s community-oriented policing philosophy.
The 109 sworn officers that serve the community of Brooklyn Park with professionalism, integrity, and honor are openly supported by our residents, elected officials, and city administration. Brooklyn Park Police officers must demonstrate their commitment to our core values of Service, Justice and Courage. Candidates must have a desire to provide professional and impartial service to our diverse community. Candidates must uphold the principles of justice and demonstrate courage, integrity, and honor in all their actions.

ANTICIPATED HIRING WAGE

$38.93 per hour is our anticipated hiring wage for new officers based on the 2024 contract. We expect the starting wage to increase after the 2025 contract is executed. Officers will be paid a shift differential of $1.00 per hour worked if the majority of their shift is between 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. 2024 contract changes also included shortened time between step progressions and ability to bank more comp time during the year. Newly hired officers will also receive 48 hours of front-loaded sick time.
The Brooklyn Park Police Department offers progressive equipment, such as external vest carriers and drones. The department has a strong focus on overall officer wellness including workout on duty in a fully equipped onsite fitness facility.
If you are looking for exciting growth opportunities, we have K9 handlers, SWAT, CNT, general and juvenile investigations, community outreach, task force detectives, and many more positions. Candidates would be eligible for all special assignments and promotions after they successfully complete probation.
More information regarding the opportunities and benefits of being a police officer in Brooklyn Park is on our website at http://www.joinbppd.com.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Be a United States citizen, or have obtained lawful permanent residency (LPR) status, or completed the military naturalization process or have a pending citizenship application on file with the federal government
• Must meet educational requirements or reciprocity standards of the Minnesota POST Board
• Must be a licensed MN Peace Officer or eligible to be licensed by the State of Minnesota pursuant to MN Administrative Rules, Chapter 6700. Eligible to be licensed is defined as having completed the academic and skills training required by state statutes
• Trained in first aid and achieved a First Responder, or higher-level certification, as recorded by the Minnesota EMS Regulatory Board, or an equivalent first aid/first responder certification from another state
• Possess a valid driver’s license from this or another state or U.S. territory
• Eligible to carry a firearm in Minnesota; reference MN Statute 624.713
• Successfully pass a drug test
• Must be physically, medically, emotionally, and psychologically fit for full police duty. Fitness for duty is assessed by the City’s occupational physicians and police psychologists after a conditional job offer is made
• Successfully pass a background investigation with no bars to peace officer licensure in Minnesota
• Convictions of the following WILL result in the rejection of police applicants: reference Minnesota Administrative Rule 6700.0700, subpart E and F (1-4).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience as a volunteer
• Previous experience working with youth, the disabled community, the elderly, or with drug/alcohol intervention issues
• Fluency in a second language other than English that is represented in the population of Brooklyn Park
• Demonstrated commitment to a healthy lifestyle that includes an ongoing fitness plan/regimen
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Previous experience working in a public law enforcement agency serving a diverse population

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must successfully pass all selection process events to include a comprehensive and thorough background investigation, a psychological exam, a police officer physical abilities test, a medical exam and a drug test.

POLICE OFFICER PHYSICAL ABILITIES TEST

Brooklyn Park Police officer candidates who receive a conditional job offer will be referred to a NovaCare facility for a physical abilities WorkSteps test. For more information on testing, visit the League of Minnesota Cities website at: https://www.lmc.org/resources/police-officer-physical-abilities-testing/.
Anticipated Work Schedule
Full-time, non-exempt, union position subject to a work schedule that includes a 12-hour work shift, to include evening, weekday, weekend and holiday hours.

• Enforce city ordinances, state and federal laws in a fair and uniform manner that promotes and provides for public safety; investigate violations in a fair, impartial and just manner and according to established department policies and procedures
• Pro-actively patrol assigned areas; recognize and seek to resolve neighborhood issues that adversely affect public safety and livability
• Initiate and foster positive community relationships with businesses, community residents, and visitors
• Promote crime prevention awareness and successful prevention strategies
• Respond to all emergency calls and traffic accidents; administer first aid
• Conduct searches of persons and places as required
• Make arrests and safely transport prisoners
• Maintain order at crime scenes, disturbances or accidents; interview witnesses and interrogate suspects; collect and preserve evidence
• Appropriately use assigned equipment such as firearms, automobiles, computers, radios, radar, etc. in a safe and responsible manner
• Appropriately communicate information using computers, police radios, phones, email, and other technologies
• Prepare clear, accurate and timely reports
• Testify and present evidence in criminal and civil legal proceedings
• Serve warrants, subpoenas, and orders as directed by the court system
• Perform duties in a manner that promotes the legitimacy of the department to serve everyone in the community
• Commit and contribute to the success of the City’s initiative to enhance the quality of life in Brooklyn Park
• Participate and assist in training or extra activities beyond routine police functions
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent