City of Brooklyn Park, MN
Police Officer (Lateral Police Officers Only)
City of Brooklyn Park, MN, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Police Officer (Lateral Police Officers Only)
Brooklyn Park Police Department is currently seeking lateral officers. The academy and field training process will be condensed based upon your prior law enforcement experience. The 109 sworn officers that serve the community of Brooklyn Park with professionalism, integrity, and honor are openly supported by our residents, elected officials, and city administration. The primary responsibility of this position is to preserve law and order; to protect life and property and enforce laws and ordinances in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the Brooklyn Park Police Department and to create problem‑solving relationships with the citizens using a thorough knowledge of the department's community‑oriented policing philosophy. Brooklyn Park Police officers must demonstrate their commitment to our core values of Service, Justice and Courage. Candidates must have a desire to provide professional and impartial service to our diverse community. Candidates must uphold the principles of justice and demonstrate courage, integrity, and honor in all their actions. Pay and Benefits
Base pay range: $46.11/hr – $95.00/hr.
Sign‑on bonuses: $5,000 total ($2,500 with first paycheck, $2,500 upon completion of field training).
Anticipated hiring wage 2025: $46.11 – $54.89/hr (annual $95,908.80 – $114,171.20).
Shift differential paid from 6 p.m. – 6 a.m. Additional consideration for special assignments. Vacation: 48 hours of front‑loaded vacation time; possible accrual schedule for up to four years of prior service.
Sick time: 40 hours of front‑loaded sick time.
Equipment: Progressive equipment, external vest carriers, drones.
Wellness: Fully equipped onsite fitness facility.
Special assignments: Canine handlers, SWAT, CNT, general and juvenile investigations, community outreach, task force detectives. Responsibilities
Enforce city ordinances, state and federal laws in a fair and uniform manner that promotes and provides for public safety. Pro‑actively patrol assigned areas; recognize and seek to resolve neighborhood issues that adversely affect public safety and livability. Initiate and foster positive community relationships with businesses, community residents, and visitors. Promote crime prevention awareness and successful prevention strategies. Respond to all emergency calls and traffic accidents; administer first aid. Conduct searches of persons and places as required. Make arrests and safely transport prisoners. Maintain order at crime scenes, disturbances or accidents; interview witnesses and interrogate suspects; collect and preserve evidence. Appropriately use assigned equipment such as firearms, automobiles, computers, radios, radar, etc. in a safe and responsible manner. Appropriately communicate information using computers, police radios, phones, email, and other technologies. Prepare clear, accurate and timely reports. Testify and present evidence in criminal and civil legal proceedings. Serve warrants, subpoenas, and orders as directed by the court system. Perform duties in a manner that promotes the legitimacy of the department to serve everyone in the community. Commit and contribute to the success of the City’s initiatives to enhance the quality of life in Brooklyn Park. Participate and assist in training or extra activities beyond routine police functions. Perform other duties as assigned or apparent. Minimum Qualifications
United States citizen or lawful permanent resident, or pending citizenship application. Meet educational requirements or reciprocity standards of the Minnesota POST Board. Licensed MN Peace Officer or eligible to be licensed by the State of Minnesota under MN Administrative Rules, Chapter 6700. Trained in first aid and achieved a First Responder or higher‑level certification recorded by the Minnesota EMS Regulatory Board. Valid driver’s license from any U.S. state or territory. Eligible to carry a firearm in Minnesota (MN Statute 624.713). Successfully pass a drug test. Physically, medically, emotionally, and psychologically fit for full police duty. Successfully pass a background investigation with no bars to peace officer licensure in Minnesota. Must have at least one‑year full‑time experience as a police officer. Must have successfully passed the probationary period at your current department. Must not have received discipline resulting in loss of pay or benefits within the last year. Desired Qualifications
Previous volunteer experience. Experience working with youth, disabled community, elderly, or drug/alcohol intervention issues. Fluency in a second language represented in Brooklyn Park. Commitment to a healthy lifestyle with ongoing fitness plan. Bachelor’s degree or higher. Previous experience working in a public law enforcement agency serving a diverse population. Additional Requirements
Applicants must successfully pass all selection process events to include a comprehensive background investigation, a psychological exam, a police officer physical abilities test, a medical exam, and a drug test. Police Officer Physical Abilities Test: Conditional job offers will be referred to a NovaCare facility for a physical abilities WorkSteps test. For details, visit the League of Minnesota Cities website. Work Schedule
Full‑time, non‑exempt, union position. 12‑hour work shift, including evening, weekday, weekend, and holiday hours. About Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park, a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis, is the sixth largest city in Minnesota with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. We welcome applications from all individuals, including people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ, and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability and need assistance with the application process, please contact Janis Lajon at 763‑493‑8016 or via e‑mail at Janis.lajon@brooklynpark.org.
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Brooklyn Park Police Department is currently seeking lateral officers. The academy and field training process will be condensed based upon your prior law enforcement experience. The 109 sworn officers that serve the community of Brooklyn Park with professionalism, integrity, and honor are openly supported by our residents, elected officials, and city administration. The primary responsibility of this position is to preserve law and order; to protect life and property and enforce laws and ordinances in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the Brooklyn Park Police Department and to create problem‑solving relationships with the citizens using a thorough knowledge of the department's community‑oriented policing philosophy. Brooklyn Park Police officers must demonstrate their commitment to our core values of Service, Justice and Courage. Candidates must have a desire to provide professional and impartial service to our diverse community. Candidates must uphold the principles of justice and demonstrate courage, integrity, and honor in all their actions. Pay and Benefits
Base pay range: $46.11/hr – $95.00/hr.
Sign‑on bonuses: $5,000 total ($2,500 with first paycheck, $2,500 upon completion of field training).
Anticipated hiring wage 2025: $46.11 – $54.89/hr (annual $95,908.80 – $114,171.20).
Shift differential paid from 6 p.m. – 6 a.m. Additional consideration for special assignments. Vacation: 48 hours of front‑loaded vacation time; possible accrual schedule for up to four years of prior service.
Sick time: 40 hours of front‑loaded sick time.
Equipment: Progressive equipment, external vest carriers, drones.
Wellness: Fully equipped onsite fitness facility.
Special assignments: Canine handlers, SWAT, CNT, general and juvenile investigations, community outreach, task force detectives. Responsibilities
Enforce city ordinances, state and federal laws in a fair and uniform manner that promotes and provides for public safety. Pro‑actively patrol assigned areas; recognize and seek to resolve neighborhood issues that adversely affect public safety and livability. Initiate and foster positive community relationships with businesses, community residents, and visitors. Promote crime prevention awareness and successful prevention strategies. Respond to all emergency calls and traffic accidents; administer first aid. Conduct searches of persons and places as required. Make arrests and safely transport prisoners. Maintain order at crime scenes, disturbances or accidents; interview witnesses and interrogate suspects; collect and preserve evidence. Appropriately use assigned equipment such as firearms, automobiles, computers, radios, radar, etc. in a safe and responsible manner. Appropriately communicate information using computers, police radios, phones, email, and other technologies. Prepare clear, accurate and timely reports. Testify and present evidence in criminal and civil legal proceedings. Serve warrants, subpoenas, and orders as directed by the court system. Perform duties in a manner that promotes the legitimacy of the department to serve everyone in the community. Commit and contribute to the success of the City’s initiatives to enhance the quality of life in Brooklyn Park. Participate and assist in training or extra activities beyond routine police functions. Perform other duties as assigned or apparent. Minimum Qualifications
United States citizen or lawful permanent resident, or pending citizenship application. Meet educational requirements or reciprocity standards of the Minnesota POST Board. Licensed MN Peace Officer or eligible to be licensed by the State of Minnesota under MN Administrative Rules, Chapter 6700. Trained in first aid and achieved a First Responder or higher‑level certification recorded by the Minnesota EMS Regulatory Board. Valid driver’s license from any U.S. state or territory. Eligible to carry a firearm in Minnesota (MN Statute 624.713). Successfully pass a drug test. Physically, medically, emotionally, and psychologically fit for full police duty. Successfully pass a background investigation with no bars to peace officer licensure in Minnesota. Must have at least one‑year full‑time experience as a police officer. Must have successfully passed the probationary period at your current department. Must not have received discipline resulting in loss of pay or benefits within the last year. Desired Qualifications
Previous volunteer experience. Experience working with youth, disabled community, elderly, or drug/alcohol intervention issues. Fluency in a second language represented in Brooklyn Park. Commitment to a healthy lifestyle with ongoing fitness plan. Bachelor’s degree or higher. Previous experience working in a public law enforcement agency serving a diverse population. Additional Requirements
Applicants must successfully pass all selection process events to include a comprehensive background investigation, a psychological exam, a police officer physical abilities test, a medical exam, and a drug test. Police Officer Physical Abilities Test: Conditional job offers will be referred to a NovaCare facility for a physical abilities WorkSteps test. For details, visit the League of Minnesota Cities website. Work Schedule
Full‑time, non‑exempt, union position. 12‑hour work shift, including evening, weekday, weekend, and holiday hours. About Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park, a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis, is the sixth largest city in Minnesota with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. We welcome applications from all individuals, including people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ, and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability and need assistance with the application process, please contact Janis Lajon at 763‑493‑8016 or via e‑mail at Janis.lajon@brooklynpark.org.
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