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Located in Hennepin County just eight miles west of Minneapolis, Minnetonka is a fully developed suburban community of just under 50,000 residents. Minnetonka is proud of its reputation as a city that preserves its natural resources—residents can enjoy 49 community parks, more than 81 miles of maintained sidewalks and trails and more than 1,000 acres of public open space, as well as natural scenery that includes mature trees, wetlands and prairies. While Minnetonka shares its name with the very popular Lake Minnetonka, the city of Minnetonka includes only one small bay of the lake – Gray’s Bay, which forms the headwaters of Minnehaha Creek.

Responsible for enforcing laws/ordinances, arresting offenders, investigating crimes, problem solving, crime prevention, providing assistance to the public, maintenance of order, protection of life and property and recognizing public safety concerns.

This is a continuous hiring process which will remain open to establish an eligibility list in anticipation of future openings.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions:

• Enforce applicable federal/state laws and city ordinances.
• Enforce traffic laws and writes citations/warnings for moving, mechanical or safety violations.
• Work cooperatively with federal, state, county, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors.
• Respond to a wide variety of service calls requiring various problem solving techniques, judgment and appropriate use of force.
• Investigate crimes, traffic accidents, suspicious circumstances and other calls for service gathering evidence and documenting information.
• Direct traffic to assist motorists.
• Place individuals under arrest (searches, give rights, questions, etc.)
• Assist investigators in follow-up investigations.
• Provide emergency medical service as a first responder at scenes of accidents or crimes.
• Handle crowds at labor disputes, demonstrations, and civil protests.
• Investigate and report public nuisances.
• Appropriately, transport arrested persons, citizens in need of assistance, and citizen ride-alongs.
• Promote positive department/community relationships participating in crime prevention, education and youth related activities as assigned.
• Appear in court to testify in criminal, traffic and civil trials.
• Process arrested persons through the booking process.
• Perform surveillance on person(s) or places.
• Patrol residential, business, and public areas by auto and foot.
• Actively engage in problem solving with residents, business owners and other citizens.
• Serve warrants, subpoenas, driver's license pick-ups, etc.
• Provide assistance to stranded motorists.
• Process lost/stolen/found property.
• Participate in both non-emergency and emergency driving.
• Inspect patrol vehicle for required equipment.
• Keep patrol vehicle properly maintained (fuel, oil, first aid supplies, paperwork, etc.)
• Participate in roll calls and department training.

Additional Functions for Investigative Assignments:

• Conduct initial and follow-up investigations.
• Apply and execute search warrants, court orders, administrative subpoenas and other investigative orders for investigative purposes.
• Complete case investigations and present for prosecution.
• Participate, as assigned, in community/school meetings, investigative exchanges and collaboratives.

Other Job Functions:

• Perform other duties and assumes responsibilities as apparent or assigned.
• Participate in various assignments throughout the department such as: case investigator, narcotics investigator, retail investigator, school liaison investigator, traffic officer, field training officer, bike patrol, canine, emergency response team, crisis negotiator, firearms instructor, use of force instructor, reserve/explorer/champlin advisor, etc.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A commitment to and belief in the organization's shared values.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Two years of accredited college work is required (90 quarter credits or 60 semester credits).
• Meet the educational requirements or reciprocity standards of the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Board to become licensed as a peace officer in Minnesota by December 29, 2017.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to meet the physical demands as indicated below with or without accommodations.

Desired Qualifications:

• EMR certification
• Bachelor's degree

Physical Demands:

Type of Activity

Frequency

Definition of Frequency

· Very Infrequent: 1 to 2 times a week

· Occasional: up to 1/3 of the time

· Frequent: 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

· Constant: more than 2/3 of the time

Sitting ConstantDriving - ConstantTalking - ConstantHearing - ConstantSeeing - ConstantReading/Writing - ConstantReasoning/Problem Solving - ConstantAttentiveness - ConstantWorks with Others - ConstantCustomer Contact - Constant

Shift Work - ConstantExtended Day - ConstantExtreme Hot/Extreme Cold - ConstantSocial Interaction - ConstantTact - ConstantWork Supervision - FrequentAutonomy - FrequentConfined Area - FrequentWork Indoors/Work Outdoors - FrequentWalking/Standing - FrequentTwisting Upper Body - FrequentReaching - FrequentLifting 50# - FrequentMathematics - OccasionalWorks Alone - OccasionalExtreme Noise - OccasionalMech. Hazards - OccasionalElec. Hazards - OccasionalFumes/Gases - OccasionalOther – HAZMAT - OccasionalBending at Waist - OccasionalClimbing - OccasionalKneeling/Crouching/Crawling - OccasionalHigh Places - Very InfrequentExplosive Material - Very Infrequent

Starting Salary: $29.65 - $37.06

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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