Police Officer

at  City of Inver Grove Heights

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements: An Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related area; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires a valid driver’s license in the State of MN (if moving here from another state, must obtain a MN D.L. within 90 days). P.O.S.T licensure. Weapons Qualification. Use of Force and 1st Responder Certification. Other certifications may be required by the City after employment.
Additional qualifications for Lateral Consideration: Current sworn law enforcement officer who has completed the probationary period with a U.S. Agency.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Employee is required to frequently stand, walk and sit, reach with hands and arms, use hands/fingers dexterously; occasionally climb, stoop, and crawl; and continuously talk, listen and hear. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Investigates all self-initiated and dispatched incidents. Performs such related duties as:

• Investigates accidents and determines cause and decides if arrests are warranted
• Writes traffic citations for traffic violations
• Decides how to handle accidents involving potentially hazardous materials.
• Takes photographs of crime scenes, collects evidence, interviews and obtains statements from suspects/witnesses/victims.
• Determines probable cause for charges.
• Collaborates with other outside agencies for further investigation.
• Conducts follow up investigation activities on all open cases

Performs duties associated with community policing to develop and foster relationships and partnerships within the community and local businesses. Examples include such representative tasks as:

• Conducts resident and business checks.
• Conducts bike safety programs, car seat checks, and vehicle unlocks.
• Participates in community events (i.e. polar plunge, IGH Days, etc.)
• Conducts tours of police department for scouts and community groups.
• Provides escorts for events within the City

Essential Knowledge And Specialized Subject Knowledge Required To Perform The Essential Functions Of The Job:

• City administrative policies, procedures and administrative practices.
• Care and use of firearms and use of force techniques.
• Organizational, policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and computer systems/applications utilized by the City and Department.
• Modern police methods and procedures including investigative techniques, rules of gathering evidence, rules of evidence preservation, interview techniques, report writing, and documentation.
• Local, State, and Federal criminal, civil and related laws, ordinances, and codes.
• Knowledge of court system processes and procedures.
• Street and highway system, geography of the City, and the location of buildings and areas requiring special law enforcement service