Police Officer

Salary: $39.12 - $52.66 Hourly Location : Owatonna, MN Job Type: Full-time Job Number: Police Officer 03.2025 Department: Police Opening Date: 03/26/2025 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: MPEA Description Experienced officers are encouraged to apply; lateral pay based on experience may be considered. THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE: The City of Owatonna is a growing community strategically placed at the crossroads of I-35 and two major US highways, approximately one hour south of the Twin Cities metro area. The community has a commitment to growth, access to services, and quality of life for its 25,000 residents. Click the link below to learn more about the community this position would have the opportunity to be part of and serve. ABOUT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: We believe that our community thrives when lives, property, and rights of all people are safeguarded through trusted partnerships. The Police Department creates a better tomorrow by providing law enforcement services that prioritize the quality of life and maintain a safe and secure community. As an organization, our Purpose is to create a better tomorrow. We are guided in that work by our organization's 3 Core Values: Better Together, Community Stewardship, and Pride in Our Work. In our department, the City's values look and sound like ... BETTER TOGETHER: - Holding each other and ourselves accountable-to our peers and the community - Trusting our peers will always be there to provide backup and support - Building the team by helping each other out, mentoring, and collaborating - Taking our work seriously, but not ourselves-humor is appreciated COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP: - Conducting ourselves in a professional and approachable manner in the community - Operating with integrity at all times - Participating in opportunities for community engagement and partnership - Taking care of the equipment, facilities, and other public resources we are entrusted with - Spending taxpayers' money and using city resources wisely, efficiently, and effectively - Maintaining a reputation as trusted responders PRIDE IN OUR WORK: - Showing up with a caring and positive attitude ready to support any individual on their worst day - Having a willingness to learn new things and seek self-improvement - Always giving 100% - Proudly honoring the positive public image of the police service and the responsibility that comes with that - Giving and earning respect - within the department, the City, and the community - Policing with professionalism Duties / Responsibilities WHAT YOU'LL DO:As a Police Officer you will be responsible for conducting law enforcement activities to ensure public safety. Responsibilities may include: responding to requests for assistance from the public; preventing traffic accidents and deterring violators; investigating accidents and criminal incidents; preparing incident reports; ensuring the security and order of the court; receiving, processing, recording, storing, maintaining and releasing evidence; protecting crime scenes; and coordinating with other departments.Specifically as a Police Officer you will ... - Patrol an assigned area to enforce local, State, and Federal laws; investigates crimes; collects evidence; interviews witnesses and suspects; enforce vehicle and traffic laws; and apprehend criminals and offenders. - Write and submit reports related to day-to-day activities utilizing established procedures and guidelines; prepare information, offense, suspect illness and injury, accident, supplement, and administrative reports. - Respond to routine and complex emergency situations. Answer and respond to radio or telephone dispatches. - Assist individuals with disabled vehicles and vehicle lockouts and assist distressed motorists. - Communicate with the general public and employees while patrolling City streets in an effort to proactively preserve law and order and achieve positive public relations. - Assist in conducting at-scene accident and criminal investigations and related follow-up. - Perform other duties of a similar nature or level. Additional opportunities our department offers for Officers: Firearms Instructor Use of Force instructor PepperBall instructor SWAT Team Mobile Field Force E- Bike patrol K9 Drone Evidence Technician First Aid/ CPR Instructor Honor Guard Qualifications ABOUT YOU: A successful candidate will have some or all of the following ... Associate's degree or two-year technical certificate in Law Enforcement or related field; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Applicants must be currently post licensed or post eligible for licensure at the time of hire and have a valid driver's license. Knowledge of: - Modern police practices and methods; - Departmental procedures, rules and regulations; - Knowledge of effective methods of investigations; - Applicable federal laws, state laws, city ordinances, and laws of arrest; - Street layout and geography of the city; - Law enforcement weapons and equipment; - Principles and practices of patrol and crime prevention; - Report preparation techniques; - Customer service principles; - Computer operation and related software applications. Skill in: - Using a variety of law enforcement weapons and equipment; - Applying and interpreting law enforcement principles and practices; - Applying applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; - Maintaining records and preparing reports; - Providing customer service; - Operating a computer and related software applications; - Dealing firmly but courteously with the public. - Analyzing situations quickly and objectively, thereby determining the proper course of action; - Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, superiors, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information, function in a team environment, and to receive work direction. Hours of Work/Physical and Mental DemandsThis is a full-time position. Schedule will vary and will include evening and weekend hours. To view the full job description including position specifications and physical demands We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. City of Owatonna 2025 BENEFITS OVERVIEW For a Regular Full-Time Employee The City of Owatonna provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package as part of your total compensation. The City's benefits programs address both the immediate needs that you and your family may have, such as medical coverage or health savings accounts, and your long-term needs, such as retirement savings. The following outline of City offered benefits serves as an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail. EMPLOYER PROVIDED BENEFITS:Paid Time Off (PTO): It is the policy of the City of Owatonna to provide employees necessary time away from work. PTO can be utilized for any purpose, subject only to necessary request/approval procedures consistent with the City Policies and Procedures Manual and labor contracts. PTO accrues at the following rates for full-time employees: Years of Service Hours/Year 1 144 2 152 3 160 4 168 5 176 6-9 184 10 192 11 200 12 208 13 216 14 224 15 228 16 232 17 236 18 240 19 244 20 248 21 252 22 256 23 260 24+ 264 11 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday: All regular full-time employees of the City, except those who are governed by a union contract or different holiday policy, receive the following holidays: Holiday Date New Year's Day January 1st Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Third Monday in January Presidents' Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th Labor Day First Monday in September Veteran's Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Last working day before Christmas December Christmas Day December 25th One (1) Floating Holiday Once per year; must be used by December 31st Reasonable time off to attend church services on Good Friday at the discretion of the department director when it will not interfere with departmental activities. Retirement: PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association) 1. Must participate as directed by Minnesota Statutes. 2. Contribution rates vary depending on plan. 3. May obtain refund of employee contribution on termination of service. Health Insurance Coverage Through Medica: Coverage for eligible employees becomes effective on the first of the month following a waiting period of thirty (30) days from the first workday. 3 HDHP to choose from City Contributes $ 614.00 towards single coverage premium or $ 1,714.00 towards family coverage/premium City contributes $1,225/single or $2,500/family into an HSA account. Term Life Insurance: The City provides a $25,000 term life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. Long Term Disability Insurance: The plan provides long term disability income with a 90 consecutive day elimination period. An employee must be a regular full-time employee and have completed six (6) months of employment in order to be eligible for this benefit. West Hills Fitness Center: PERA Qualified Employees, Police/Fire Employees (Full-time and Part-time) have access to the West Hills Fitness Center at no cost as part of the city's wellness program. Employee Assistant Plan (EAP): The City of Owatonna provides an Employee Assistance Plan. This service provides free, confidential, professional assistance to help employees and their families resolve problems such as marital difficulties, financial or legal problems, emotional difficulties, or problems caused by alcohol or other drug use, that affect their personal lives or job performance. OPTIONAL BENEFITS AVAILABLE: The following benefits are available on an elective basis at the employee's choice: Deferred Compensation Plans (457 and Roth IRA's): Plans available through Minnesota State Retirement System and ICMARC. Dental Insurance: Coverage through Health Partners. STD/Cancer/Accident Policies: Plans available through AFLAC. Supplemental Life Insurance: Plans through MN Life and PERA. Health Care and Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts Vision Care: Plan available through Eye Med. Questions regarding benefit information can be directed to Human Resources at 507-774-7346. 01 Do you currently have a valid Minnesota driver's license or a valid driver's license from another state? Yes, I have a valid Minnesota driver's license. Yes, I have a valid driver's license from another state. No, I do not currently possess a valid driver's license. 02 Do you currently hold a Minnesota Peace Officer license or are you eligible for Minnesota Peace Officer licensure? (If "Yes" - attach a copy of your license or eligibility letter to your application.) Yes No 03 Which of the following best describes your level of education? High school diploma / GED Some college Associates Bachelors Masters or higher None of the above 04 Which of the following best describes your work experience as a full-time sworn law enforcement officer? No experience Less than 6 months More than 6 months, but less than 1 year More than 1 year, but less than 3 More than 3 years, but less than 5 More than 5 years, but less than 7 7 or more years 05 Which of the following best describes your volunteer law enforcement experience? No experience Less than 6 months Mare than 6 months, but less than 1 year More than 1 year, but less than 3 More than 3 years, but less than 5 More than 5 years, but less than 10 10 or more years 06 Which of the following best describes your non-sworn, paid law enforcement experience, such as probation officer, community service officer, corrections officer, detention deputy, dispatcher, private security/loss prevention? No experience Less than 6 months More than 6 months, but less than 1 year More than 1 year, but less than 3 More than 3 years, but less than 5 More than 5 years, but less than 7 7 or more years 07 Which of the following best describes your experience working in the customer service (non-law enforcement related) field? No experience Less than 6 months More than 6 months, but less than 1 year More than 1 year, but less than 3 More than 3 years, but less than 5 5 or more years 08 Please describe your customer service experience. If no experience, type N/A. 09 Select the certifications or training certificates that you currently possess (select all that apply and attach supporting documents to your application). Accident reconstruction ARIDE Armorer Arson Investigator Car Seat Technician Crime Scene Technician / Property Evidence Officer Crisis Negotiator Crisis Intervention Training Defensive Tactics Instructor Drug Recognition Expert EMR EMT-Basic EMT-Instructor EMT-Paramedic ERU / SWAT EVO (Emergency Vehicle Operation) Field Training Officer Firearms Instructor First Aid/CPR Lidar Mobile Field Force Instructor Narcotics investigator Negotiator OC Instructor OPUE PIT Radar Reid Interview SFST SFST Instructor Taser Instructor Other certified instructor (please specify below) Other certification (please specify below) N/A - I do not have experience in this area. 10 If you selected "Other" in certifications or training certificates, please provide additional information. 11 Are you experienced and able to fluently speak and understand a language other than English? Yes No 12 Please list all languages other than English that you are able to fluently speak and understand. NOTE: You may be required to demonstrate your fluency to better access your skills. If you do not fluently speak another language, type N/A. 13 Please explain why you would like to work for the City or Owatonna? 14 Do you wish to apply for Veteran's Preference?You must complete the Veterans' Preference points below and submit the required documentation ( MEMBER COPY 4 VETERAN'S DD214) to the City of Owatonna by the application deadline of the position for which you are applying. Not claiming Veteran's Preference Veteran Disabled Veteran Spouse of Deceased Veteran Spouse of Disabled Veteran Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04