Salary : $88,400.00 - $112,756.80 Annually
Location : Police Department, 14041 Biscayne Avenue, Rosemount, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-028
Department: Police
Opening Date: 10/02/2026

Position Summary

This position will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications on October 12th.

*Wages are reflective of the current 2027 wage scale but are subject to change after finalization of negotiations.

Must be POST eligible by January 2027 to be considered

Essential Duties

• Operates a patrol vehicle or walks on an assigned shift; observes for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of law and order.
• Responds to a variety of emergency and non-emergency dispatched calls for service; makes arrests; completes arrest records and testifies in court; writes clear, concise reports in order to ensure legal procedures are followed; ensures court testimony is complete and accurate and evidence is collected and maintained with exact details.
• Prepares a variety of reports and records including, search warrants, detention reports, death scene investigative reports, accident reports, traffic and criminal citations, reports of investigations, and other mandated reports, per policy.
• Conducts primary and follow up investigation for criminal cases; develops leads and tips to investigate and solve crimes; conducts searches; collects and examines records and evidence; prepares and executes warrants and subpoenas.
• Completes various required and supplemental training.
• Participates in and creates community-orientated engagement events and presentations including education on crime prevention, safety, provision of general information, response to general complaints, etc.
• Operates and performs basic maintenance of all issued equipment to include vehicles, weapons, medical equipment, and essential electronic devices.
• Assists in collateral duties such as administrative, special response team, special operations, narcotics, K-9, investigations, animal control, school resource officer, evidence room custodian, or other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree.
• Must meet all requirements of the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) to obtain licensure upon hire which include, but are not limited to, employment and criminal background check, psychological evaluation, and medical/physical fitness examination.
• Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (POST) licensure upon hire.
• Valid Driver's License

Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law enforcement or related field.
• Fluency in a second language.

Other Specifications

• May require possession of, or ability to obtain, specific licenses and/or certifications depending on departmental assignment.
• Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for position.

Working Conditions
Physical Requirements and Activity
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions, frequently requires standing, pushing or pulling and lifting and occasionally requires walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and tasting or smelling.
Sensory Requirements
Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
Sensory Utilization
Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
Environmental Conditions
Work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration, frequently requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, working with explosives and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

The statements in this class description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

01

Are you POST Licensed or Eligible for Licensure by January 1, 2027.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

03

What is your highest level of education?

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher
• Associate's Degree
• High School Diploma/GED

04

Do you fluently speak a language other than English?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered Yes to the previous questions, please indicate the language(s) in which you are fluent.
06

Select your years of experience as a licensed officer

• 3 or more years as licensed officer
• 1-3 years expeience as a licensed officer
• Less Than a year experience as a licensed officer
• No experience as a licensed officer

07

Do you have a year or more experience as one of the following: Community Service Officer (CSO), Public Safety Dispatcher, Correctional Deputy, or Paramedic

• Yes
• No

08

Have you previously worked for the City of Rosemount as a CSO?

• Yes
• No

09

Have you served as a Police or Sheriff Reserve Officer or member of an Explorer Post Program for six months or more?

• Yes
• No

10

Please explain why you have chosen law enforcement as your career path. Why are you interested in becoming a Police Officer?
11

Please explain why you want to work for the City of Rosemount's Police Department. Why did you choose to apply for this position specifically?
12

Have you ever been dismissed from employment or resigned in lieu of dismissal/termination for any reason?

• Yes
• No

13

If you answered Yes to the previous question, provide an explanation of the situation and name of the employer. (Enter "N/A" if not applicable.)
14

Have you ever resigned or been dismissed from employment during your probationary period of employment?

• Yes
• No

15

If you answered Yes to the previous question, provide an explanation of the situation and name of the employer. (Enter "N/A" if not applicable.)
16

The existence of a criminal conviction record will not automatically disqualify you from employment with the City, though certain types of criminal convictions may prohibit you from working in certain positions. Before any applicant is rejected on the basis of a criminal conviction, he/she will be notified in writing and will be given any rights to processing of complaints or grievances afforded by MN Statute Ch. 364. Have you ever been convicted as an adult for a crime which has not been annulled, expunged, set aside, purged, or sealed by a court? (Examples of these crimes are as follows: assault in the fifth degree, domestic assault, mistreatment of persons confined, mistreatment of residents or patients, criminal abuse/financial exploitation/neglect of a vulnerable adult, failure to report maltreatment of a vulnerable adult, other prohibited acts prostitution related, presenting false claims, medical assistance fraud, theft, disorderly conduct, registration of predatory offenders or registration under the predatory offender registration law for other offenses.)

• Yes
• No

17

If you answered yes to the previous question, cite the date, location, nature of offense, and disposition. Enter N/A if not applicable.
18

Have you attached a copy of your Peace Officer License or a copy of the letter from the MN POST Board confirming your eligibility?

• Yes
• No

19

Have you applied for the position of Police Officer with the City of Rosemount in the last year?

• Yes
• No

20

ELECTION OF VETERAN'S PREFERENCE The City of Rosemount awards preference to qualified veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans in accordance with Minnesota State Statute 197.455. Are you requesting Veteran's Preference Points for this position? If so, please select your Veterans status and assure you have attached the appropriate documentation. Documents MUST be provided by attaching them to this application. Qualified veteran means