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Patrol Officer

City of Chaska
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Job Summary

**Lateral Transfers will be considered**
The City of Chaska is accepting applications for the position of full-time patrol officer. The patrol officer preserves safety and wellbeing in the City of Chaska by proactively enforcing laws and ordinances, responding to calls for service, and committing to CPD’s culture of community policing and engagement. 

Employment Process:
-Application reviewed and communicate with candidates week of 9/20
-Selected candidates will be invited for a 30-minute interview with a panel of police and human resources staff week of 09/27
- Communication to candidates regarding next step week of 9/27
-Selected candidates will be invited to second 45-60 minute interview with police administrations and human resources staff week of 10/4.
-Conditional job offer issued and background process begins week of 10/4. The background process will take approximately 4-6 weeks.
-Pre-employment physical and psychological exam in November 2021.
-Formal offer and start date in November 2021.

Responsibilities
  1. Enforces laws and City codes and provides for public safety through observation, investigation, reporting and corrective action.
  2. Responds to service calls, patrols and investigates suspicious activities, interviews suspects and witnesses, collects and preserves evidence, makes arrests, attends related court hearings and completes required reporting.
  3. Interacts with residents and other police departments, the general public and preserves the peace through conflict intervention, negotiation, crowd control, and community policing principles.
  4. Provides public services such as emergency medical assistance, coordination at fire scenes, traffic and crowd control, missing persons, found property, and assists stranded motorists.
  5. Conducts field training for all new officers, when assigned. Provides information to the public and fosters relationships with businesses, neighborhoods, and citizens.
  6. Performs all other related duties and expected or assigned.
  7. Knows and follows CPD policies and procedures.
  8. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education and Experience
  • Associate's Degree in Law Enforcement, Police Administration, Criminal Justice or a related field
  • Current licensure by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards (POST)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of community policing
  • Knowledge of basic first responder first aid/life saving techniques to include CPR certified
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective investigation and interrogation
  • Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations, communicate effectively in a respectful and responsive manner that de-escalates conflict
  • Knowledge of state statutes and codes, federal guidelines and protocols, and local ordinances related to law enforcement
  • Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and awareness
  • Critical thinking skills and the ability to make reasoned judgments under conditions of uncertainty
  • Ability to accurately assess the potential consequences of alternative courses of action and select the most appropriate and acceptable
  • Ability to recognize potentially dangerous situations and act decisively to protect persons and property from harm
  • Experienced in the use of computers, standard office software, firearms and police equipment
  • Demonstrated ability to foster and maintain responsive community relations
  • Meet Departmental use of force standards

Equipment, Mental & Physical Demands
EQUIPMENT USED
  • Computer
  • Vehicle
  • May operate a boat
  • Telephone
  • Radio
  • Body armor and tactical vest
  • Duty belt and equipment
  • Medical equipment
  • First responder equipment
  • Evidence collection, cameras, fingerprinting equipment

MENTAL & PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Mental Effort
  • Attention to detail
  • Organize, plan, and supervise
  • Critical thinking
  • Read, interpret, and communicate statutes, regulations, and ordinances
  • Understand and communicate with staff and public 

Physical Requirements
  • Operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment
  • Listen to and respond to telephone and radio calls
  • Operate a motor vehicle
  • Stand, sit, walk, push, pull, climb, run
Working Conditions
  • Work with citizens of all ages
  • Exposure to heat, cold, and all weather conditions
  • Risk of injury
  • Driving