Police Officer

JOB Due to the recent growth and promotional opportunities in the City of West St.
Paul Police Department, we have several openings that we plan to hire before the end of 2023.
Be the ChangeWe want you to be part of the change and join our team! The City of West St.
Paul Police Department is accepting applications.
To qualify for this opening, you must be licensed as a peace officer by the Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training Board (POST) by the date of hire.
We invite you to apply during your education process so we can answer any questions you may have.
We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
To learn more about being a police officer in West St.
Paul, click on the link: https://wspmn.
gov/944/Be-the-ChangeOverview: To protect lives and property of the community by the enforcement of laws and ordinances, conducting proactive patrol and develop community relationships through community outreach programs.
New Officer pay starts at the beginning of the pay scale.
Experienced Officers have the opportunity to start higher in the pay scale dependent upon experience.
[Rate details found in the Be the Change link above.
] Our Hiring Process* Apply On-line at www.
wspmn.
gov * Panel Interviews* Background check* Command Staff Interview* Conditional Offer* Pass medical, drug, psychological screening and physical agility testThe City of West St.
Paul is a friendly, evolving, walkable, and well-connected community.
We value a robust partnership with our property owners and businesses.
We are recognized for fostering community engagement, encouraging citizen involvement, and preserving green spaces.
We take pride in having the highest quality infrastructure, parks, trails, and facilities.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Enforces state and federal laws, Minnesota traffic code, and city ordinances.
Patrols assigned areas, directs traffic, conducts preliminary investigations and identifies and preserves evidence.
Prepares general police and crash reports, CAD comments, forms, intelligence, and other departmental communications in accordance with the Department and industry standards.
Testifies in court as required.
Makes arrests and transports prisoners while complying with department booking procedures.
Patrols to safeguard the health, welfare, and property of others.
Handles citizen complaints.
Inspects and maintains departmental issued and shared equipment.
Participates and supports departmental programs.
Develops relationships with residents to enhance community problem solving and programs.
Advises businesses and residents of safety precautions, crime prevention tactics and provides information on state laws and City ordinances.
Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as are apparent or assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Have knowledge and follow law enforcement procedures and techniques.
Knowledge of city and department policies, practices and procedures.
Working knowledge of the functions and jurisdictions of the county, state and federal law enforcement agencies, along with social welfare advocacy groups for referral purposes.
Maintain a good driving record.
Ability to drive a motor vehicle, sometimes under emergency and adverse road conditions and at high speeds while maintaining due care to public safety.
Gather evidence in accordance with legally defined rules and procedures and to respond quickly and effectively to crisis and emergency situations.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions, directives and maintain confidentiality.
Prepare clear, thorough, and unbiased reports that include applicable elements of the crime.
Communicate with a diverse range of individuals.
Provide truthful and accurate accounts both orally and written and to testify in court, at administrative hearings or other capacities as a police officer.
Obtain/retain a First Responder Certificate.
Use firearms and other department issued equipment in a safe and skilled manner.
Display a positive, service oriented work ethicKnowledge of assigned neighborhood and exhibit problem-solving and effective communication skills.
Use large motor skills to lift, push, pull, drag or carry up to 150 pounds or heavier with assistance and to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and computers.
Ability to run, jump, climb, stand, sit, bend, squat, kneel, twist, work outside, and work around fumes, hazardous substances, infectious diseases and irritants on occasion.
Work assigned shifts, be on time and prepared for the shift.
Work independently, professionally and as a member of a team.
For any questions, please call the Human Resource Department at (651) 552-4121.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer City of West St.
PaulElection of Veteran's PreferenceVeteran's preference points are awarded to qualified veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans to add to their examination results.
Questions will be asked on our employment application to determine your status as a veteran under the Veteran's Preference Statute, Minnesota Statute, 43A.
11.
If you are requesting a veteran's preference, you must provide the supporting documents for your claim status.
To be eligible for a veteran's preference for the posting you are applying to, you will need to select the status you are claiming.
Statuses are noted below.
1.
Veteran (10 Points)Citizen of the United States or a resident alien who has been separated under honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces of the United States after having served on active duty for 181 consecutive days or because of disability incurred while serving on active duty, or who has met the minimum active duty requirement as defined by Code of Federal Regulations, Title 38, section 3.
12a, or who has active military service certified under section 401, Public Law 95-202.
The active military service must be certified by the United States secretary of defense as active military service and a discharge under honorable conditions must be issued by the secretary.
A veteran cannot be receiving or eligible to receive a monthly veteran's pension based exclusively on the length of military service.
2.
Disabled Veteran (15 points)A person who has a compensable service-connected disability, as adjudicated by the United States Veterans Administration, or by the retirement board of one of the several branches of the armed forces.
The disability must exist at the time the preference is claimed.
3.
Spouse (15 Points)A surviving spouse of a deceased veteran and the spouse of a disabled veteran who because of the disability is unable to qualify.
Required DocumentationPlease attach the required documentation to your employment application.
If your documentation is not attached to your application, you must email it, mail it, or drop it off at our human resources department no later than 7 calendar days after the application deadline for the position.
VeteranPlease attach a DD214 or other documentation verifying detailed service and discharge information.
Disabled VeteranDD214 or other documentation verifying detailed service and discharge information and an official document verifying compensable service-connected disability.
Spouse of Disabled or Deceased VeteranMarriage Certificate, DD214 or other equivalent documents, FL-802 or equivalent document noting compensable service-connected disability if disabled, death certificate if a veteran is deceased, verification of marriage at the time of the veteran's death, and confirmation that the spouse has not remarried.
Contact InformationHuman Resource DirectorCity of West St.
Paul1616 Humboldt AvenueWest St.
Paul, MN 55118 Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of West St.
Paul.
Please contact our office at 651-552-4108 or the State Veteran's Affairs Office at 1-888-LinkVet (546-5838) if you have questions regarding the veteran's preference.