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The City of Rochester, MN Police Officer - Lateral in Rochester, Minnesota
Police Officer - Lateral
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Police Officer - Lateral
Salary
$38.96 - $54.01 Hourly
Location
MN, MN
Job Type
Regular FT
Job Number
20240903
Department
Rochester Police Department
Opening Date
07/18/2024
Description
Benefits
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
The City of Rochester now welcomes applications for
Lateral Police Officers
Consider a career with the City of Rochester.
Lateral officers - are individuals currently employed as a police officers or sheriff's deputies who would begin as RPD officers with their salary to be based on their experience, job knowledge, and level of skill.
We look forward to your application!
Remember to include both a cover letter and a resume.
Statement of Officer and Department Accountability
Rochester Police Department believes that partnership and collaboration are essential to achieving trust and legitimacy within our community. We focus on the overall wellbeing and safety of our officers. We train and educate officers, giving them the tools they need to do their job safely. We encourage and aid them in achieving their career goals and interests. We champion officer wellness, and offer resources and opportunities to strengthen physical, spiritual and emotional health.
Our core values of integrity, service, compassion, respect, and innovation serve as a guide.
2025 wage range is $38.96 to $54.01
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Rochester Police Officers:
Embrace community policing as a philosophy and demonstrate these principles as part of their organizational culture.
Are committed to providing fair and impartial law enforcement services.
Treat people with dignity and respect.
Remain neutral and transparent in their decision-making, and give individuals a voice through their interaction and engagement with the community.
Strive to reduce crime and do their part to foster a safe and welcoming place to live, work and visit.
Pledge to preserve peace, deliver emergency services, protect life and property, and enforce laws and ordinances.
What is it like to work here? (https://youtu.be/FRBOxqb37xM)
Police Officer Job Description
Notice of Examination (https://www.rochestermn.gov/home/showdocument?id=41631&t=638569055741644891)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must:
Possess a valid Minnesota Peace Officer license, be eligible to be licensed, or be in the process to be licensed in the State of Minnesota; and
Possess a valid driver's license.
Complete their application online and include both a cover letter and a resume.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Rochester Police Information:
Department Vision and Mission Statements with RPD Core Values (https://www.rochestermn.gov/home/showdocument?id=36351&t=637986631302032963)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
About the Department (https://www.rochestermn.gov/home/showdocument?id=36359&t=637987593984685582)
Pay and Benefits:
Pay (https://www.rochestermn.gov/home/showdocument?id=36363&t=638557749927699160)
Benefits
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT AND RETIREMENT SUMMARY (https://www.rochestermn.gov/home/showdocument?id=36353&t=637987528638430000)
01
Have you ever been convicted of a crime which would prohibit you from becoming licensed as a Peace Officer in Minnesota?
Yes
No
02
Do you currently have a valid Minnesota driver's license or a valid driver's license from another state?
Yes, I have a valid Minnesota driver's license
Yes, I have a valid driver's license from another state
No, I do not currently have a valid driver's license
03
Are you currently employed as a police officer or deputy sheriff?
Yes
No
04
Which of the following best describes your Minnesota P.O.S.T. Board ( https://mn.gov/post) licensure or eligibility for Minnesota P.O.S.T. Board (https://mn.gov/post) licensing?
I am an active licensed peace officer and am currently employed as a peace officer in the State of Minnesota or have an active Minnesota Peace Officer license.
I have an "inactive" license meaning I have previously held and "active" license that could be reactivated in Minnesota.
I am "eligible to be licensed, meaning I have completed the MN POT Board approved professional Peace Officer education and skills AND PASSED the MN "Peace Officer Licensing Examination."
I have completed the MN POST Board approved professional Peace Officer education and skills requirements, BUT HAVE NOT TAKEN the MN "Peace Officer Licensing Examination
I am "eligible to be licensed" meaning I have completed basic training or certification requirements in another state with which Minnesota has reciprocity and I have been found to be eligible to take the licensing examination in Minnesota and have already PASSED the MN POST Reciprocity Exam
I have completed basic police training or certification requirements in another state with which Minnesota has reciprocity, meaning that as an out of state applicant I have been found to be eligible to take the licensing exam in Minnesota because I left this state prior to licensing; or have military experience, BUT HAVE NOT TAKEN the MN POST Reciprocity Exam
I am currently pursuing the MN POST Board approved professional Peace Officer education requirements and anticipate being MN POST eligible by January 1, 2025.
I have completed the MN POST Board approved professional Peace Officer education requirements BUT HAVE NOT COMPLETED the SKILLS requirement or taken the MN POST "Peace Officer Licensing Examination.
None of these situations apply to me.
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Agency
City of Rochester
Address
201 4th Street SE Rochester, Minnesota, 55904
Phone
(507) 328-2555
Website
https://www.rochestermn.gov/employment
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