Primary Objective

• Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
• Embraces the City’s shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City’s vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Attend and actively participate in the identified education and skills program
• Complete all course work associated with the program
• Maintain appropriate physical conditioning to ensure successful completion of the skills training component
• Upon completion of training program, successfully attain POST licensure eligibility
• Agree to provide an employment commitment of at least two years as a law enforcement officer
• Conditional employment offers will be extended to police trainees for the period of time required to complete the aforementioned accelerated training/skills program
• Successful completion of the program will result in a change in employment status to probationary police officer

Minimum/Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• No previous police experience is required
• Must have a 2-year or 4-year degree from a regionally accredited institution in any discipline as of August 1, 2024
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must possess a valid driver's license, or ability to obtain
• Must have no felony convictions
• Must NOT have completed a MN Skills program or taken the MN POST or reciprocity exam

• Possession of translator certification
• Experience living or working with culturally diverse populations
• We seek individuals who will assist us in serving our very diverse communities. Priority will be given to candidates who have cultural competency skills and knowledge, and community engagement experience that can be applied to police work
• Ability to speak a second language, in addition to English that has a recognized presence in the community. (Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, Cambodian, etc.)

Supplemental Information

Benefits for regular, full-time employees of the City of Bloomington (with the exception of 24 hour firefighters and 24 hour fire fighter/paramedics) include the following:

• 10 days paid vacation per year
• 13 days paid personal leave per year
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee health and dental insurance
• Paid employee life insurance
• Paid employee disability insurance
• Employer/employee paid pension
• Deferred compensation
• Tuition assistance program
• Health club membership reimbursement
• Flexible spending account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other optional benefits
• Great suburban location, on bus line
• Free employee parking

• (Union contracts may vary from the above list.)