Patrol Officer
Apply NowCompany: City of North Mankato, MN
Location: Mankato, MN 56002
Description:
Salary: $74,696.00 - $96,341.00 Annually
Location : North Mankato, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2-3-25
Department: Police Department
Division: Patrol Officers
Opening Date: 02/02/2025
Closing Date: 2/18/2025 4:00 PM Central
Major Job Function
Assist in the investigation of criminal offenses, accidents, and other police-related issues. Respond to complaints such as trespassers, fights, domestics, and alarms. Handle arrest situations and associated activities. Drive a patrol car to monitor traffic problems and violations. Write detailed reports to document activities. Ensure public order is maintained/restored. Answer questions from the public on the phone or in person. Monitor and gather evidence at crime scenes. Interview suspects, witnesses, citizens, victims, etc. Face situations and be prepared to use force as necessary. Testify at trials, hearings, and or grand juries. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements for Position
MN POST Board Licensed or eligible to be licensed at time of application. Valid driver's license.
Supplemental Information
Lateral entry qualifications: -Four (4) or more years of current and continuous full-time peace officer experience in good standing. -Demonstrated professional growth: continuing education, specialized training and/or experience, additional work assignments (e.g., FTO, CISM team, SRO, U/F instructor, etc.)
Pay ranges: -Lateral hires with four (4) or more years of continuous sworn law enforcement service will be eligible to be hired at Senior Patrol ($96,341 annually) depending upon experience. Lateral entry officers will also receive 45 hours of banked sick and vacation time to be used in accordance with city policy and collective bargaining contract. -Lateral hires with less than four (4) years' experience are eligible for pay range $74,696 - $87,397.44 depending on years of service and experience.
Selection process: -Command interview panel -Background investigation -Medical examination -Psychological pre-employment screening
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees working 30 or more hours a week including health care, dental, vision, Public Employee Retirement Account (PERA) deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Public Employees Retirement Association-7.5% of Salary
Police and Fire Public Employee Retirement Association-17.7%
FICA-7.65% of salary
Health Insurance-Single and Family. Cost is split 80/20 for employer/employee for family and single coverage. Three insurance plans are offered.
VEBA Account- VEBA Account annual contribution is based upon which insurance plan is selected by the employee
Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment (ADD)-After 6-month waiting period amount equal to salary. Paid by City.
Long Term Disability Insurance-After 6-month waiting period amount equal to salary. Paid by City.
Section 125 Plan-Flexible Spending Account.
Vacation:
1-7 years: 10 days per year
8-14 years: 15 days per year
15-21 years: 20 days per year
22 years and over: 25 days per year subject to a maximum carryover
Sick Leave
1 day per month
Personal Leave
3 days (charged to sick leave).
Holidays
13 holidays per year
ICMA
IRS 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employee contributions only. Minimum contribution $25 per pay period
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
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Location : North Mankato, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2-3-25
Department: Police Department
Division: Patrol Officers
Opening Date: 02/02/2025
Closing Date: 2/18/2025 4:00 PM Central
Major Job Function
Assist in the investigation of criminal offenses, accidents, and other police-related issues. Respond to complaints such as trespassers, fights, domestics, and alarms. Handle arrest situations and associated activities. Drive a patrol car to monitor traffic problems and violations. Write detailed reports to document activities. Ensure public order is maintained/restored. Answer questions from the public on the phone or in person. Monitor and gather evidence at crime scenes. Interview suspects, witnesses, citizens, victims, etc. Face situations and be prepared to use force as necessary. Testify at trials, hearings, and or grand juries. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements for Position
MN POST Board Licensed or eligible to be licensed at time of application. Valid driver's license.
Supplemental Information
Lateral entry qualifications: -Four (4) or more years of current and continuous full-time peace officer experience in good standing. -Demonstrated professional growth: continuing education, specialized training and/or experience, additional work assignments (e.g., FTO, CISM team, SRO, U/F instructor, etc.)
Pay ranges: -Lateral hires with four (4) or more years of continuous sworn law enforcement service will be eligible to be hired at Senior Patrol ($96,341 annually) depending upon experience. Lateral entry officers will also receive 45 hours of banked sick and vacation time to be used in accordance with city policy and collective bargaining contract. -Lateral hires with less than four (4) years' experience are eligible for pay range $74,696 - $87,397.44 depending on years of service and experience.
Selection process: -Command interview panel -Background investigation -Medical examination -Psychological pre-employment screening
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees working 30 or more hours a week including health care, dental, vision, Public Employee Retirement Account (PERA) deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Public Employees Retirement Association-7.5% of Salary
Police and Fire Public Employee Retirement Association-17.7%
FICA-7.65% of salary
Health Insurance-Single and Family. Cost is split 80/20 for employer/employee for family and single coverage. Three insurance plans are offered.
VEBA Account- VEBA Account annual contribution is based upon which insurance plan is selected by the employee
Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment (ADD)-After 6-month waiting period amount equal to salary. Paid by City.
Long Term Disability Insurance-After 6-month waiting period amount equal to salary. Paid by City.
Section 125 Plan-Flexible Spending Account.
Vacation:
1-7 years: 10 days per year
8-14 years: 15 days per year
15-21 years: 20 days per year
22 years and over: 25 days per year subject to a maximum carryover
Sick Leave
1 day per month
Personal Leave
3 days (charged to sick leave).
Holidays
13 holidays per year
ICMA
IRS 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employee contributions only. Minimum contribution $25 per pay period
01
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
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