Police Officer

Salary: $43.68 - $57.25 Hourly
Location : IGH City Hall, MN
Job Type: Full-time Benefited
Job Number:
Department: Police
Division: Police
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Description

SEEKING FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER FOR FUTURE VACANCIES
Under the direction of a Sergeant, the Police Officer is responsible for patrolling portions of the City and providing public safety and order through patrol efforts, prevention efforts, community policing, enforcement actions and responding to calls for service/incidents to protect and serve the citizens in the City of Inver Grove Heights.
Essential Job Functions

Patrols assigned portions of the City enforcing all laws, codes and ordinances.

• Enforces traffic laws
• Monitors crime trends and patrols high crime areas accordingly.
• Provides a community presence and monitors and investigates any suspicious activity.
• Patrols city parks, responds to public complaints regarding neighborhoods and traffic.
• Assists other law enforcement agencies in pursuit of fleeing suspects/vehicles.

Responds to calls for service and responding to 911 calls including domestic disputes, medical calls, robberies, burglaries, deaths, assaults, thefts, property damage, arson and fire calls, vehicle accidents, mental health calls, DNR complaints, ordinance complaints, bomb threats, custody issues, etc.
Investigates all self initiated and dispatched incidents. Performs such related duties as:

• Investigates accidents and determines cause and decides if arrests are warranted
• Writes traffic citations for traffic violations
• Decides how to handle accidents involving potentially hazardous materials.
• Takes photographs of crime scenes, collects evidence, interviews and obtains statements from suspects/witnesses/victims.
• Determines probable cause for charges.
• Collaborates with other outside agencies for further investigation.
• Conducts follow up investigation activities on all open cases.

Performs duties associated with community policing to develop and foster relationships and partnerships within the community and local businesses. Examples include such representative tasks as:

• Conducts resident and business checks.
• Conducts bike safety programs, car seat checks, and vehicle unlocks.
• Participates in community events (i.e. polar plunge, IGH Days, etc.)
• Conducts tours of police department for scouts and community groups.
• Provides escorts for events within the City.

Prepares all services all and incident documentation. Writes up all incident reports, state reports, and police reports in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Makes arrests during crimes in progress, after the fact crimes, serves warrants and court orders, charges suspects for petty misdemeanors/misdemeanors/gross misdemeanors/felonies through issuing citations/formal complaints/juvenile referrals.

Prepares for and testifies in court ensuring a clear and articulation of testimony and presentation of cases.

Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.
Qualifications

Requires a minimum of an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related area; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires a valid driver's license in the State of MN (if moving here from another state, must obtain a MN D.L. within 90 days). P.O.S.T licensure. Weapons Qualification. Use of Force and 1st Responder Certification. Other certifications may be required by the City after employment.
Supplemental Information

Essential Knowledge And Specialized Subject Knowledge Required To Perform The Essential Functions Of The Job:

• City administrative policies, procedures and administrative practices.
• Care and use of firearms and use of force techniques.
• Organizational, policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and computer systems/applications utilized by the City and Department.
• Modern police methods and procedures including investigative techniques, rules of gathering evidence, rules of evidence preservation, interview techniques, report writing, and documentation.
• Local, State, and Federal criminal, civil and related laws, ordinances, and codes.
• Knowledge of court system processes and procedures.
• Street and highway system, geography of the City, and the location of buildings and areas requiring special law enforcement service.

Essential Skills Necessary To Perform The Work:

• Decision making skills in interpreting, applying police principles, practices, and procedures to the solution of law enforcement problems and situations.
• Dealing tactfully but firmly with offenders, suspects, witnesses, victims.
• Investigative techniques used in data collection, analysis and preservation.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, department heads, officials, other law enforcement agencies, and the public.
• Expressing self clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Following proper safety procedures and law enforcement practices, tactics and techniques.
• First responder techniques and procedures.
• Enforcing and patrolling assigned areas of the City to enforce laws and provide a police presence.
• Using firearms and defensive tactics and techniques.
• Operation of computers, printers, copiers and fax machines and squad equipment/devices.
• Preparing investigative and incident reports.

Work Environment:

Driving in extreme weather conditions, working around traffic on roadways; working under time pressure constraints; stress and risks associated with potential life threatening situations; exposure to hazardous chemicals, sharps, bodily fluids, and high speed driving. Work requires constant attention to physical safety, safety procedures, proper law enforcement practices and techniques.

Physical Job Requirements:
Employee is required to frequently stand, walk and sit, reach with hands and arms, use hands/fingers dexterously; occasionally climb, stoop, and crawl; and continuously talk, listen and hear. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
The City of Inver Grove Heights offers a competitive benefit package including but not limited to Health Insurance, Flexible Compensation (cafeteria plan for use toward employee premiums with excess (if any) paid to employee), Vacation Leave, Personal Leave (or Sick Leave for Police Officers), Holiday pay, Life insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Minnesota Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) Retirement benefits, and Employee Assistance Programs. Optional Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Deferred Compensation Plans also offered. Part-time benefit contributions are prorated, and all union benefits levels are subject to negotiated contracts.

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01

Are you currently Minnesota P.O.S.T. licensed or eligible for Minnesota P.O.S.T licensing?

• Yes, I am currently licensed.
• no, I am eligible for P.O.S.T. licensing.
• No, I am not licensed or currently not eligible for licensing.

02

Summarize any special job-related skill and qualifications acquired from employment, education or other experience or any additional information you feel may be helpful to us in considering your application.
03

What is your highest level of Post Secondary Education?

• Less than 2 years
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

04

In addition to English, indicate any languages you are fluent in, and whether you can speak, read, or write them. If you are fluent in sign language, indicate that here as well. If none, answer "N/A".
05

Please check all of the certifications you have, that will be active/current as of the closing date of this posting.

• Paramedic
• EMT
• First Responder
• Post Certified or passed exam/eligible (you must attach a copy of the letter showing you've passed the test or other document to show eligibility)
• Use of Force

06

Are you asking to be considered for lateral hire? If yes, what agency are you currently with, what is your title, and how long haveyou been there?
Required Question