Job Description
Salary: $33.51 Hourly
Location : Ramsey, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 15008-24 A1
Department: Police
Opening Date: 08/27/2024
Closing Date: 9/22/2024 11:59 PM Central
Primary Objective of Position Police Officers maintain order, keeping the peace and responding to citizen's needs. Discourage crimes through high-visibility policing, investigative capability and the subsequent reporting and apprehension of suspected violators of the law. The position reports to the Police Sergeant.
This is an LELS Union position
The 2024 wage scale is as follows: 1st Year $33.515/hour - 2nd Year $35.749/hour - 3rd Year $40.217/hour - 4th Year $42.4525/hour - Top $44.686/hour
The City of Ramsey is an equal opportunity employer
Minimum Qualifications - Must possess an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or equivalent qualifications meeting the State of Minnesota's requirements to become an Officer
- Must be P.O.S.T. full-time licensed or eligible to be P.O.S.T. full-time licensed by September 27, 2024
- Must possess a valid Minnesota driver's license in good standing
- Must satisfactorily pass our physical agility test (date to be determined)
- Must satisfactorily pass a criminal history investigation
- Must satisfactorily pass a psychological examination
- Must satisfactorily pass a physical examination and drug screen
Essential Job Functions - Patrol Duties
- Traffic Law Enforcement
- Crime Scenes
- Prosecutor Assistance
- Equipment
- Compile Reports
- Perform other duties as apparent or assigned (within the ability and resources of the Police Officer) at the verbal or written direction of the Chief of Police, Police Captains, Police Sergeants or their designee
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of police procedures and techniques including operation of police vehicles, radios, radar, computers and related equipment
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and of department rules and regulations
- Skilled in handling and discharging firearms with accuracy and in a safe manner
- Skilled in driving a motor vehicle, sometimes under adverse conditions and at high speeds
- Ability to communicate effectively in English; this includes speaking, reading, writing and comprehending
- Ability to independently assess situations and determine appropriate action and to respond quickly and appropriately to crises and emergency situations
- Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect to citizens' rights
- Ability to see, hear and remember people, facts and circumstances
- Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with others to maintain order, including dealing with difficult or violent people
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, prioritize duties, and work independently without direct supervision
- Ability to read department policy and procedure manuals and written reports
- Ability to apply laws to specific incidents
- Ability to maintain police vehicles and equipment, including completing vehicle and equipment maintenance reports
- Ability to prepare accurate and thorough reports
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, crawl, stand bend, reach, run, subdue or grapple with suspects, crouch, chase, jump, climb and manipulate objects requiring manual dexterity as needed to perform duties
- Ability to maintain certification as a First Responder or in First Aid
01
Do you possess an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement (or higher education) or equivalent qualifications meeting the State of Minnesota's requirements to become an Officer?
- At least an Associate's or higher-level degree in Criminal Justice
- At least an Associate's or higher-level degree in Law Enforcement
- At least an Associate's or higher-level degree in another field
- Equivalent qualifications meeting the State of Minnesota's requirement to become a Police Officer
- None of the above
02
From the list below, please select your highest level of education.
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- None of the above
03
If you indicated that you have an Associate's or higher degree in another field, in the space below, please indicate what field of degree you possess.
04
Do you possess a POST license, or will you be POST license eligible by September 27, 2024?
- I am POST licensed
- I will be POST license eligible by September 27, 2024
- I am not POST license eligible
05
Do you possess a valid Minnesota driver's license in good standing?
- Yes
- Yes, but my license is from another state
- No
06
Are you currently or have you previously worked as a Police Officer?
- Currently a Police Officer
- Have been a Police Officer in my past
- No
07
Are you currently or have you previously worked as a Community Service Officer for a Police department?
- Currently a Community Service Officer
- Have been a Community Service Officer in my past
- No
08
Are you currently or have you previously worked as a Corrections Officer?
- Currently a Corrections Officer
- Have been a Corrections Officer in my past
- No
09
Are you currently or have your previously worked as a Code Enforcement Officer?
- Currently a Code Enforcement Officer
- Have been a Code Enforcement Officer in my past
- No
10
Are you currently or have you been a Security Officer?
- Currently a Security Officer
- Have been a Security Officer in my past
- No
11
Are you currently or have you been a Police Reserve Officer?
- Currently a Police Reserve Officer
- Have been a Police Reserve Officer in my past
- No
12
If you have taken your POST exam, please upload your POST eligible letter.
- Yes, it is attached
- I wasn't able to upload my POST letter
- I have not taken my POST exam
13
Did you upload a copy of your resume to this packet?
- Yes, it is attached
- I wasn't able to upload a copy of my resume
- I do not have a current resume
14
If you are claiming Veteran's Preference points, did you upload a copy of your DD214?
- Yes, it is attached
- I wasn't able to upload my DD214
- I am not a Veteran
15
I certify that all my answers to the above questions are true, and I understand that any false information provided (or omission of information) will be cause for rejection of my status as a candidate for this position.
Required Question
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