Police Officer at City of Waseca – Waseca, Minnesota

** Applications will be reviewed as received**

The City of Waseca Police Department is hiring for a Full-time Police Officer position! Laterals and experienced Officers who may have retired early from other agencies and are thinking of getting back into law enforcement are highly encouraged to apply! Waseca, population 9700, is located less than one hour from the southern Twin Cities metro area and is conveniently located in the middle of it all in south-central Minnesota. We are minutes from I-35, less than an hour from Rochester and 20 minutes from Mankato. Waseca has award-winning schools, ample restaurants and outdoor activities including lakes, parks, trails, a new dog park and a popular water park.

The Waseca Police Department is authorized for 18 sworn positions and is supported by two full-time Records/Evidence technicians. We enjoy significant public and City Council support, responsive and experienced leadership, and the ability to work in many capacities to make Waseca a better place to live. Assignments and special roles which are available include Field Training Officer, Drug Task Force Agent, School Resource Officer, Detectives, peer support, Crisis Intervention Training and responsibilities as trainers in use of force, firearms, taser and less than lethal.

We are housed in a modern public safety facility with an in-house fitness gym, showers, full kitchen, locker room, large garage and a sleeping room for short turn-arounds. We offer annual mental health wellness checks, twice yearly performance check-ins, significant training opportunities as your career and skills develop, and the support of a dedicated team of co-workers with a tremendous amount of experience. Department leadership subscribes to an open door philosophy to support your work and well-being. We are well-equipped with modern squad cars, MDTS, mobile printers, AXON BWC and FLEET cameras, less than lethal options and ballistic protection.

The Waseca PD is comprised of a balanced mixture of staff with short, mid and long-term careers with the department. We are a welcoming agency that takes pride in our work and the people we work with. The City of Waseca offers single and family medical plans along with options for dental, vision, life insurance and HSA/VEBA/FSA accounts.

Lateral transfers are offered:

• Negotiable grade/step start to ensure you are compensated for your experience.
  1. Current base pay scale is $34.43-$43.03/Hour
• 60 hours of front-loaded vacation and 40 hours of front-loaded sick time if you were at your previous department for at least one year. Accrual rate after start is 10 hours/month for vacation and 8.5 hours/month for sick.
• An accelerated field training program that is paced with your ability to complete tasks.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under limited supervision, this position performs a variety of law enforcement functions, such as routine patrol, criminal investigations (both initial and ongoing) involving state and local laws and ordinances, and traffic enforcement. The protection of life and property can result with the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Special assignments may be received which call upon specialized abilities and knowledge usually acquired through experience, training, or education.

JOB DUTIES OR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides for public safety by maintaining order, responding to accidents and emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
• Completes reports and forms that document incidents and activities.

• Monitors traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures.
• Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations of complaints of criminal acts and incidents and provides follow up reports. .
• Interviews and/or interrogates suspects and witnesses and documents events.
• Gathers physical evidence and presents it with testimony at judicial proceedings.
• Identifies and apprehends suspected offenders.
• Recovers lost and stolen property.
• Responds to medical emergencies and provide first aid as needed.
• Monitors, notes, reports, and investigates suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.

• Responds to requests for assistance from other jurisdictions, with consideration for all applicable state laws, mutual aid agreements, and departmental policies and procedures.

• Maintains a working knowledge of all laws applicable to the officer's jurisdiction and legal authority, as well as all related legal procedures and processes.

• Maintains a competent, functional level of all job-related skills not previously described, including but not limited to Use of Force, Firearms Skills, Self-Defense Skills, First-Aid Skills, etc.

• Reports matters of concern to a supervisor.

• Performs other duties as assigned and as apparent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the formal education, experience, and training required.

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent training at a technical or vocational school with a focus on Law Enforcement

Experience

No prior police experience needed.

Trainings, Certificates, and Licenses

• Possess a valid Peace Officer License issued by the Minnesota Police Officers Standards and Training Board (P.O.S.T.), or be licensable by the MN POST Board.
• Possess knowledge of First Aid and CPR
• Possess a valid MN Drivers’ license

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the formal education, experience, and training preferred in order to exceptionally perform all of the functions of this position.

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent training at a technical or vocational school with a focus on Law Enforcement

Experience

Previous specialized law enforcement skills experience is desired

Trainings, Certificates, and Licenses

• Possess a valid Peace Officer License issued by the Minnesota Police Officers Standards and Training Board (P.O.S.T.), or certified by P.O.S.T.
• Possess knowledge of First Aid and CPR
• Possess a valid MN Drivers’ license