Police Officer - Patrol

Summary

Police Officer

The City of Burnsville is seeking to fill the position of Police Officer, your service to our community is a vital part of creating a Burnsville that is a vibrant city, boldly leading and welcoming to all. We believe community safety starts with workplace culture and support from the community, City staff and the City Council. As you commit to protecting lives and property, we make a commitment to invest in you.

Position Details

This position will be:

• Providing rescue help and emergency first aid treatment.
• Answering questions, providing directions and prompt assistance to the community.
• Deter and detect unlawful activities by effective police work.
• Gather evidence, question victims, suspects and witnesses, and follow up on related leads.
• Responding to calls for assistance, investigating complaints, and maintaining order in disputes.
• Directing traffic, reporting hazardous conditions, and enforcing ordinances.
• This role works rotating shifts

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree by the date of hire, Minnesota Peace Officer License eligible by hire date and valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License. Local government experience preferred.

More Information: Click here to view the full position description. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions about this posting or position at [email protected]

About Us

The City of Burnsville is a vibrant and welcoming community in the south metro of the Twin Cities and proudly ranks as the 9th largest suburb in Minnesota. Home to more than 64,000 residents, Burnsville is a place where people, businesses, and neighborhoods are connected and supported. Every day, our staff help bring our vision to life by delivering exceptional public service and making a meaningful difference in our community. The Burnsville Police Department was founded on a vision of progressive law enforcement principles; our Police Department is a team of 88 sworn officers and 21 civilians who use community-oriented policing to provide public safety. Our work is guided by six strategic priorities: safety, community engagement, organizational culture, community vibrancy, infrastructure, and sustainability. These priorities represent our core commitments to the community and shape how our more than 300 staff members serve residents, collaborate across teams and plan for the future. At the City of Burnsville, you'll find meaningful work and a team that values collaboration, innovation and the unique strengths each employee brings. Whether you're beginning your public service career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while helping support a welcoming, connected community. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We welcome qualified applicants to apply with preference given to those applicants who have not applied in the past twelve months. First round interviews will be held October 12th with potential second round interviews being held October 15th.

Benefits

In Burnsville, we create great experiences for our employees so they do the same for our community. We offer total rewards, development opportunities, and flexibility that reflect our commitment to you. Providing the highest level of care for our community starts with caring well for you. We provide a wide range of benefits to full-time employees and part-time employees who are scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Focused on your wellbeing, our total rewards include:

• Twelve weeks of paid well-being leave.
• Up to four weeks paid bereavement leave.
• Leave donation options to take care of one-another.
• 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance and options for caring for your family.
• Employer yearly contribution to HSA or HRA/VEBA plans of $3,400 for single and $5,400 for employee-plus and family coverage.
• City contribution to your retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year.
• Vacation equivalency that recognizes your professional expertise.
• Sick leave and 13 paid holidays annually.

We believe that we all can benefit from ongoing learning and growth. We offer focused development opportunities through our organizational university, Burnsville University, to help people and teams be their best. Our comprehensive onboarding path engages new employees right from the start, with a year-long experience focused on connecting you to our organization and community. We are committed to flexibility in meeting the needs of our employees while continuing to provide excellent service to our organization and community. That's why we encourage remote and flexible work, when we are able. Whether you want to work in a coffee shop, adjust your start time, or wear jeans on a Monday, we encourage employees to work in a way that allows you to be your best.

Job Description

Police Officer

The City of Burnsville is seeking to fill the position of Police Officer, your service to our community is a vital part of creating a Burnsville that is a vibrant city, boldly leading and welcoming to all. We believe community safety starts with workplace culture and support from the community, City staff and the City Council. As you commit to protecting lives and property, we make a commitment to invest in you.

Position Details

This position will be:

• Providing rescue help and emergency first aid treatment.
• Answering questions, providing directions and prompt assistance to the community.
• Deter and detect unlawful activities by effective police work.
• Gather evidence, question victims, suspects and witnesses, and follow up on related leads.
• Responding to calls for assistance, investigating complaints, and maintaining order in disputes.
• Directing traffic, reporting hazardous conditions, and enforcing ordinances.
• This role works rotating shifts

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree by the date of hire, Minnesota Peace Officer License eligible by hire date and valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License. Local government experience preferred.

More Information: Click here to view the full position description. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions about this posting or position at [email protected]

About Us

The City of Burnsville is a vibrant and welcoming community in the south metro of the Twin Cities and proudly ranks as the 9th largest suburb in Minnesota. Home to more than 64,000 residents, Burnsville is a place where people, businesses, and neighborhoods are connected and supported. Every day, our staff help bring our vision to life by delivering exceptional public service and making a meaningful difference in our community. The Burnsville Police Department was founded on a vision of progressive law enforcement principles; our Police Department is a team of 88 sworn officers and 21 civilians who use community-oriented policing to provide public safety. Our work is guided by six strategic priorities: safety, community engagement, organizational culture, community vibrancy, infrastructure, and sustainability. These priorities represent our core commitments to the community and shape how our more than 300 staff members serve residents, collaborate across teams and plan for the future. At the City of Burnsville, you'll find meaningful work and a team that values collaboration, innovation and the unique strengths each employee brings. Whether you're beginning your public service career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while helping support a welcoming, connected community. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We welcome qualified applicants to apply with preference given to those applicants who have not applied in the past twelve months. First round interviews will be held October 12th with potential second round interviews being held October 15th.

Benefits

In Burnsville, we create great experiences for our employees so they do the same for our community. We offer total rewards, development opportunities, and flexibility that reflect our commitment to you. Providing the highest level of care for our community starts with caring well for you. We provide a wide range of benefits to full-time employees and part-time employees who are scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Focused on your wellbeing, our total rewards include:

• Twelve weeks of paid well-being leave.
• Up to four weeks paid bereavement leave.
• Leave donation options to take care of one-another.
• 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance and options for caring for your family.
• Employer yearly contribution to HSA or HRA/VEBA plans of $3,400 for single and $5,400 for employee-plus and family coverage.
• City contribution to your retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year.
• Vacation equivalency that recognizes your professional expertise.
• Sick leave and 13 paid holidays annually.

We believe that we all can benefit from ongoing learning and growth. We offer focused development opportunities through our organizational university, Burnsville University, to help people and teams be their best. Our comprehensive onboarding path engages new employees right from the start, with a year-long experience focused on connecting you to our organization and community. We are committed to flexibility in meeting the needs of our employees while continuing to provide excellent service to our organization and community. That's why we encourage remote and flexible work, when we are able. Whether you want to work in a coffee shop, adjust your start time, or wear jeans on a Monday, we encourage employees to work in a way that allows you to be your best.