Police Officer
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DescriptionThe City of Owatonna is a growing community strategically placed at the crossroads of I-35 and two major US highways, approximately one hour south of the Twin Cities metro area. The community has a commitment to growth, access to services, and quality of life for its 25,000 residents.The City is an employer focused on maintaining and enhancing a positive workplace culture.Organization Purpose:WE CREATE A BETTER TOMORROWOrganization Values:BETTER TOGETHER - We are one team of diverse perspectives and talents working to create a better tomorrow for Owatonna. We support each other, listen to understand, and respectfully challenge each other - always recognizing and trusting that we will succeed more as a team than on our own.COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP - We are here to proactively care for, protect, and serve our community. We understand that our community trusts and empowers us to do our work responsibly, with integrity, and utilize resources effectively and efficiently.PRIDE IN OUR WORK - We care, we show up prepared to work, and we strive for excellence in all that we do. We commit to continuously learn and improve each day. We believe if it's worth doing, it's worth doing well.The City of Owatonna's Police Department is seeking a full time Patrol Officer to join their team.Click the link below to learn more about the community this position would have the opportunity to be part of and serve.DEPARTMENT: PoliceIMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: SergeantDIRECTION OF OTHERS: NoneCLASS SUMMARY:The second level of the Patrol/Investigations Series is responsible for conducting law enforcement activities to ensure public safety. Responsibilities may include: responding to requests for assistance from the public; preventing traffic accidents and deterring violators; investigating accidents and criminal incidents; preparing incident reports; ensuring the security and order of the court; receiving, processing, recording, storing, maintaining and releasing evidence; protecting crime scenes; and coordinating with other departments.Duties / ResponsibilitiesTYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)1. Patrols an assigned area to enforce local, State, and Federal laws; investigates crimes; collects evidence; interviews witnesses and suspects; enforces vehicle and traffic laws; and apprehends criminals and offenders.2. Writes and submits reports related to day-to-day activities utilizing established procedures and guidelines; prepares information, offense, suspect illness and injury, accident, supplement, and administrative reports.3. Responds to routine and complex emergency situations. Answers and responds to radio or telephone dispatches.4. Assists individuals with disabled vehicles and vehicle lockouts and assists distressed motorists.5. Communicates with the general public and employees while patrolling City streets in an effort to proactively preserve law and order and achieve positive public relations.6. Assists in conducting at-scene accident and criminal investigations and related follow-up.7.Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.Qualifications* Applicants must be currently post licensed or post eligible for licensure at the time of hire.TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):Associate's degree or two-year technical certificate in Law Enforcement or related field; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.LICENSING REQUIREMENTS(positions in this class typically require):* Peace Officers Standards and Training License;* Valid Driver's License.KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):Knowledge of:* Modern police practices and methods;* Departmental procedures, rules and regulations;* Knowledge of effective methods of investigations;* Applicable federal laws, state laws, city ordinances, and laws of arrest;* Street layout and geography of the city;* Law enforcement weapons and equipment;* Principles and practices of patrol and crime prevention;* Report preparation techniques;* Customer service principles;* Computer operation and related software applications.SKILLS (position requirements at entry):Skill in:* Using a variety of law enforcement weapons and equipment;* Applying and interpreting law enforcement principles and practices;* Applying applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations;* Maintaining records and preparing reports;* Providing customer service;* Operating a computer and related software applications;* Dealing firmly but courteously with the public.* Analyzing situations quickly and objectively, thereby determining the proper course of action;* Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, superiors, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information, function in a team environment, and to receive work direction.Hours of Work/Physical and Mental DemandsHOURS OF WORK:Regular Full-Time Position.Hours may vary (including extended hours, emergency call outs, weekends, and holidays) but generally work on steady shifts that are bid out by seniority every 4 months.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Positions in this class typically require: standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing.Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.Incumbents may be subjected to odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, extreme temperatures, disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.NOTE:The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.