City of Edina
The Police Officer performs service in compliance with governing laws and codes. Candidates that successfully pass a review of their application will be invited by email to participate in first round interviews.
Police officers at the City of Edina also receive longevity pay. The top wage reflected in this posting includes a base wage plus longevity pay.
In addition to a generous benefits package, the City is offering a Lateral Hiring Incentive. Candidates must be currently licensed or eligible for peace officer licensure and have at least one year of full-time experience as a licensed police officer.
Lateral Hiring Incentive
The City will pay a candidate $5,000 as follows: $2,500 lump sum paid to the candidate upon the candidate's successful completion of the field training program; $2,500 lump sum paid to the candidate upon the candidate's successful completion of the probationary employment period. Responsibilities
Performs police services, including: Enforcing laws and City codes, and providing for public safety, through observation, investigation, reporting and/or taking corrective action; Conducting interviews, interrogations, negotiations and related investigative functions; Interacting with residents, other police departments, and the general public in person or via telephone or email to answer questions and provide information; Preserving the peace through conflict intervention and crowd control; Providing direction and control in disasters, major emergencies, and riots; Drafting and preparing reports; Testifying in court, as necessary; Providing public services such as emergency medical assistance, assistance at fire scenes, traffic control, missing persons, found property, stranded motorist, and information to the public; Directed and general patrols in high crime areas; Testing equipment to ensure it is safe, operable and maintained. Requirements
Candidates must have a two-year degree and licensure by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) or be eligible to be licensed by the MN POST Board by January 31, 2026. Additionally, candidates must have basic first aid/life saving techniques and a valid Driver's License. Working Conditions
Employees are required to carry a firearm, take appropriate safety precautions, and may be exposed to blood and bodily fluids, injury, visual and emotional trauma, traffic accidents, and angry or violent individuals. Physical Requirements
This position requires employees to carry a firearm, wear protective clothing and equipment, observe and hear commands, see signals, and lift or drag up to 100 or more pounds, occasionally. Report preparation and writing requires extended use of a keyboard. Work interruptions are frequent. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Candidates must have knowledge of current police procedures and techniques, city ordinances, local, state and federal laws, regulations and codes relating to law enforcement activities and criminal law. They must also have the ability to maintain composure in stressful situations, perform strenuous duties in emergency situations, and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds.
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The City will pay a candidate $5,000 as follows: $2,500 lump sum paid to the candidate upon the candidate's successful completion of the field training program; $2,500 lump sum paid to the candidate upon the candidate's successful completion of the probationary employment period. Responsibilities
Performs police services, including: Enforcing laws and City codes, and providing for public safety, through observation, investigation, reporting and/or taking corrective action; Conducting interviews, interrogations, negotiations and related investigative functions; Interacting with residents, other police departments, and the general public in person or via telephone or email to answer questions and provide information; Preserving the peace through conflict intervention and crowd control; Providing direction and control in disasters, major emergencies, and riots; Drafting and preparing reports; Testifying in court, as necessary; Providing public services such as emergency medical assistance, assistance at fire scenes, traffic control, missing persons, found property, stranded motorist, and information to the public; Directed and general patrols in high crime areas; Testing equipment to ensure it is safe, operable and maintained. Requirements
Candidates must have a two-year degree and licensure by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) or be eligible to be licensed by the MN POST Board by January 31, 2026. Additionally, candidates must have basic first aid/life saving techniques and a valid Driver's License. Working Conditions
Employees are required to carry a firearm, take appropriate safety precautions, and may be exposed to blood and bodily fluids, injury, visual and emotional trauma, traffic accidents, and angry or violent individuals. Physical Requirements
This position requires employees to carry a firearm, wear protective clothing and equipment, observe and hear commands, see signals, and lift or drag up to 100 or more pounds, occasionally. Report preparation and writing requires extended use of a keyboard. Work interruptions are frequent. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Candidates must have knowledge of current police procedures and techniques, city ordinances, local, state and federal laws, regulations and codes relating to law enforcement activities and criminal law. They must also have the ability to maintain composure in stressful situations, perform strenuous duties in emergency situations, and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds.
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