Police Officer Position Profile

Post Date:  January 27, 2025

Deadline to Apply:  February 10, 2025 @ 4:00 PM

Interviews: February 11, 2025 February 27, 2025

Pre-Employment Process: February April 2025

Expected Start date: Mid-Late April 2025

Details

•  $39.24/hr - $57.17/hr (2025 rates) depends upon experience and qualifications
• Candidates hired during this recruitment process, who successfully complete their Field Training Program and one year of employment with the City of Eden Prairie, will receive a hiring bonus of $3,500
• Full-time regular position, non-exempt
• Benefits Eligible Date of Hire
• Reports to Patrol Sergeant
• Located at Eden Prairie City Center
• Rotating shift (must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays).

Responsibilities

The Police Officer begins their role in the Patrol Division by protecting and serving the community of Eden Prairie by providing quality services and law enforcement customized to meet the needs of the community.

• Proactively patrols the community for potential public safety issues; uses sound judgment and critical thinking to monitor and deter potential crime.
• Responds to and documents calls for police service such as reported crimes or suspicious activity, medical emergencies, and traffic accidents.
• Enforces laws, ordinances, and codes with a special emphasis on traffic enforcement.
• Investigates crimes including the collection and preservation of evidence, interviewing victims, suspects, and witnesses, preparing related reports and court testimony.
• Educates residents, schools, and businesses about public safety-related issues.
• Secondary assignments are available for officers through a selection process after their first 12 months on the job. Secondary assignments include: K9 officer, SWAT Team member, Field Training Officer, Use of Force Instructor, Weapons Systems Armorer, Crisis Negotiator, Youth Diversion Officer, Crime Scene Tech Unit Officer, Domestic Abuse Response Team member, Crisis Intervention Techniques Team member, Reserve Unit Coordinator, Adult Investigator, School Liaison Officer, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Pilot, Peer Support Team, Police Explorer Advisor, and Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in law enforcement or related field preferred;    P.O.S.T. eligible by date of appointment, but no later than September 1, 2025 required. If you have received your education or passed the P.O.S.T. Board Exam in another state, you   will need to complete the Minnesota P.O.S.T. Board requirements for Peace Officer Licensing and pass the MN P.O.S.T. Board Exam or Reciprocity Exam by September 1, 2025.
• Knowledge of and experience in criminal and traffic law preferred (i.e. experience as a community service officer, police explorer, security guard, etc.).
• Approximately 85% of the time is spent in the field on patrol. Incumbent is required to carry a firearm, take appropriate safety precautions and wear protective body armor.  While on patrol or at crime scenes, incumbent may have exposure to injury, trauma, angry or violent individuals, animal bites, blood-borne and air-borne pathogens, traffic accidents, visual and emotional trauma, toxic chemicals, adverse road and weather conditions, and other hazardous conditions. Incumbent spends a large portion of each day in a patrol vehicle, frequently exiting and entering vehicle.  Incumbents must be able to climb ladders, walk or run on uneven surfaces. Required to lift up to 150 lbs. Must be able to pass gas mask fit testing.  While on patrol, continual attention to detail in monitoring surroundings is required.  A high level of attention to detail and deadlines is required in completing reports and paperwork.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands/requirements of Minnesota Peace Officer Training Board (P.O.S.T.) to qualify for and maintain status as a licensed peace officer.
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass the Citys evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. Pre-employment processes for this position includes background check (includes drivers check), physical exam (includes medical exam, physical abilities testing and drug test) and psychological evaluation.   

Skills

• Displays an in depth understanding of specific legal area; routinely guides others to make lawful decisions.
• All EPPD Officers are required to attend Emergency Medical Response (EMR) training and in addition are encouraged to obtain their EMT National Certification.
• Able to convey a message to get a point across; communicates in a clear and concise manner; able to write clearly and succinctly; tailors message to a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Exhibits self-confidence and asserts self appropriately to advocate a point of view; is calm under pressure; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; maintains balance even when unexpected circumstances arise; able to identify and manage crisis situations; faces adversity head on; energized by tough challenges.
• Follows through on commitments; focuses on appropriate tasks throughout the shift; takes responsibilities for actions both as an individual and on behalf of the organization; actions and words are in sync; follows all policies and procedures; maintains confidentiality; is prepared and punctual to all scheduled shifts.

City of Eden Prairie Values

We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance and relationships.