Enhance your career in an organization of community-oriented individuals dedicated to public service! Apple Valley is a thriving suburban community of 54,000, just 20 minutes from both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, and only 15 minutes from Twin Cities International Airport and Mall of America. Apple Valley is home to the Minnesota Zoo, Lebanon Hills Regional Park, and abundant recreational opportunities. Learn more about our great city at AppleValleyMn.gov. Responsible for providing quality police service to the community by promoting meaningful police/citizen interaction and community partnerships with emphasis on public education, problem solving, and actively responding to community concerns. Required to analyze facts and evidence to determine the proper course of action that should be followed while conducting investigations into violations of ordinances and law. Is required to exercise independent judgment consistent with department policies and procedures in meeting emergency situations. Reports to and receives direction from a superior ranking officer. Interested candidates please email Cory.Christianson@AppleValleyMN.gov for next steps.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Handles arrest situations and procedures including determining violation and planning method of arrest, apprehending or arresting suspects, issuing citations, searching and booking suspects, transporting arrested persons, and providing appropriate warnings to suspects. Monitors and controls hazardous roadway conditions such as directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic, detouring traffic, setting up roadblocks, investigating hazardous parking, reporting hazardous road conditions, and performing immediate actions to remedy hazardous conditions. Enforces compliance with driving laws by patrolling areas, using proper stop procedures, explaining violations to offenders, assessing driver’s ability to operate vehicles, inspecting vehicles, and issuing citations. Conducts initial and follow-up investigations including interviewing witnesses, suspects, victims, specialists, gathering information, interrogating suspects, taking statements, conducting searches, and pursuing leads; processes crime scenes including lifting prints, gathering physical evidence, and photographing scene. Controls motor vehicle crash scenes, establishes proper priority, administers emergency aid, calls for supplementary aid, informs persons of reporting procedures, prepares field sketches and diagrams, and directs traffic. Responds to service requests and takes appropriate action including enforcing court orders, searching areas for suspects, advising victims of rights, and removing or restraining suspects. Operates vehicles properly under emergency, tactical, heavy traffic, and poor weather conditions, including pursuit driving and low-light conditions. Responds and assists in emergency situations including rescuing persons, properties, and premises, evacuating, securing and coordinating scenes, providing emergency medical attention, and assisting other emergency units. Performs routine non-emergency duties such as patrolling areas, performing building checks, monitoring crime areas, observing suspicious activity, aiding motorists, and making contact with community members. Interacts with victims, witnesses, survivors, and outside agencies including briefing civilian specialists, notifying families, and referring victims to appropriate agencies. Confiscates and/or disposes of materials, evidence, vehicles, or properties. Completes required reports and documents including investigative and motor vehicle crash reports and court preparation. Performs public education on delinquency, drug abuse, crime prevention, child abuse, and traffic safety. Monitors and reports vehicle condition, requests repairs, restocks supplies, and uses equipment responsibly. Performs other duties as assigned by the City.
Qualifications: Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or near completion within two months of applying, licensed or eligible to be licensed by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board within two months, valid and unrestricted driver’s license with excellent record, no disqualifying criminal convictions, strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to make sound decisions using judgment and discretion, ability to work with diverse cultural and socio-economic communities, and psychological capability to function in a law enforcement capacity. Preferred qualifications include law enforcement or relevant work experience and fluency in multiple languages.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Requires physical abilities to function in a law enforcement capacity including frequent bending, crouching, gripping, running, jumping, stretching, falling, pulling, pushing, striking, grappling, physically controlling people, sitting for extended periods, frequently entering and exiting vehicles, lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds, occasionally up to 75 pounds, qualifying and using firearms, using computers, and working in all weather conditions; may be exposed to challenging elements and risk of physical harm.
Additional Information: Selection process is expedited for qualified applicants. Pay steps range from 75% of Top Patrol ($6,817 monthly / $81,804 annual) to Top Patrol Rate ($9,090 monthly / $109,080 annual) with lateral pay and PTO accrual for experienced candidates. Supplemental assignments available include Community Impact Unit, SWAT, K-9, Detective, Drug Task Force, Electronic Crimes Task Force, Officer Wellness-Peer Support, and School Resource. Police Officers are represented by LELS Local No. 71. Shift work includes nights, weekends, and holidays. Post-offer requirements include successful background investigation, physical exam, drug screen, and psychological evaluation.
