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  • Patrol Officer

  • North Mankato, MN
  • North Mankato, Minnesota 56003 United States View Map

ResponsibilitiesAssist in the investigation of criminal offenses, accidents and other police-related issues.Respond to complaints such as trespassers, fights, domestic incidents, and alarms.Handle arrest situations and associated activities.Drive a patrol car to monitor traffic problems and violations.Write detailed reports to document activities.Ensure public order is maintained or restored.Answer questions from the public by phone or in person.Monitor and gather evidence at crime scenes.Interview suspects, witnesses, citizens, victims, etc.Face situations and be prepared to use force as necessary.Testify at trials, hearings, or grand juries.Perform other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsApplicants must be POST licensed as a full-time peace officer, eligible to be licensed, or current criminal justice students who anticipate taking the POST licensing exam before August 1, 2026.Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.Pay Range2026: $77,706.84 - $100,223.44 annually2027: $80,038.08 – $103,230.36 annuallyLateral Entry QualificationsApplicants with four (4) or more years of current and continuous full-time peace officer experience in good standing are eligible for lateral pay entry based upon professional growth, continuing education, jurisdiction size, specialized training and/or experience, additional work assignments (e.g., FTO, CISM team, SRO, U/F instructor, etc.).Lateral hire pay ranges: $90,919.56 - $100,223.44 annually. Lateral entry officers will also receive 45 hours of banked sick and vacation time to be used in accordance with city policy and collective bargaining contract.Selection ProcessCommand interview panelBackground investigationMedical examinationPsychological pre-employment screening#J-18808-Ljbffr

ResponsibilitiesAssist in the investigation of criminal offenses, accidents and other police-related issues.Respond to complaints such as trespassers, fights, domestic incidents, and alarms.Handle arrest situations and associated activities.Drive a patrol car to monitor traffic problems and violations.Write detailed reports to document activities.Ensure public order is maintained or restored.Answer questions from the public by phone or in person.Monitor and gather evidence at crime scenes.Interview suspects, witnesses, citizens, victims, etc.Face situations and be prepared to use force as necessary.Testify at trials, hearings, or grand juries.Perform other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsApplicants must be POST licensed as a full-time peace officer, eligible to be licensed, or current criminal justice students who anticipate taking the POST licensing exam before August 1, 2026.Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.Pay Range2026: $77,706.84 - $100,223.44 annually2027: $80,038.08 – $103,230.36 annuallyLateral Entry QualificationsApplicants with four (4) or more years of current and continuous full-time peace officer experience in good standing are eligible for lateral pay entry based upon professional growth, continuing education, jurisdiction size, specialized training and/or experience, additional work assignments (e.g., FTO, CISM team, SRO, U/F instructor, etc.).Lateral hire pay ranges: $90,919.56 - $100,223.44 annually. Lateral entry officers will also receive 45 hours of banked sick and vacation time to be used in accordance with city policy and collective bargaining contract.Selection ProcessCommand interview panelBackground investigationMedical examinationPsychological pre-employment screening#J-18808-Ljbffr

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