What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Duluth?
Salary Range 2026 starting annual base salary: $74,172 2026 starting annual salary including add-ons: $80,106 In addition to the base salary, officers will receive additional guaranteed contractual add-ons for 2026, including: 24-Hour Duty Pay: 3% of base pay Preparation Pay: 2% of base pay First Responder Pay: 3% of base pay These add-ons, provided as part of the collective bargaining agreement, are designed to reflect the unique demands of the role and are guaranteed for all officers, enhancing their overall compensation package. SUMMARY/PURPOSE To ensure preservation of peace and public safety through the enforcement of local, state, and Federal laws, and by providing support and assistance during emergency or crisis situations.
- Essential functions, or requirements necessary on the first day of employment.
- Essential functions, or requirements necessary on the first day of employment. Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned) FUNCTIONAL AREAS:
- Patrol designated district to ensure preservation of peace and public safety.
- A. Inspect persons, places, and property exposed to crime.
- B. Identify, report, and/or correct hazards to public safety.
- C. Provide services for public convenience.
- D. Monitor and enforce compliance with laws.
- E. Direct traffic.
- Administer specialized tests to determine illegal drug or alcohol consumption.
- G. Establish and maintain professional relationships with the general public.
- H. Maintain a positive, visible law enforcement presence in the community.
- Identify, apprehend, and assist in the prosecution of suspected violators of the law.
- A. Respond to and document reports of crime.
- B. Stop, detain, identify, and search persons suspected of criminal activity.
- C. Plan, conduct, coordinate, and document investigations of possible criminal activity.
- D. Interview, question, and/or interrogate victims/complainants, witnesses, informants, and suspects of possible criminal activity.
- E. Transcribe notes and recordings into formal written reports.
- F. Collect and preserve evidence.
- G. Coordinate case preparation with assigned prosecutors, law enforcement, and other personnel.
- H. Execute search and/or arrest warrants, using only the appropriate level of physical force necessary.
- I. Testify in court.
- J. Refer victims/complainants to appropriate service agencies.
- K. Gather intelligence and other information relating to possible criminal activity.
- L. Conduct surveillance operations.
- Respond to non-emergency, emergency, and crisis situations.
- A. Establish control during unusual incidents or civil disorders.
- B. Assist in calming neighborhood and family disputes.
- C. Administer first aid to the injured.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Instruct entry-level personnel as Field Training Officer.
- Participate in Special Operations Units as assigned.
- Acquire and maintain specialized knowledge or skill areas.
- Instruct others during training sessions, classes, and group meetings.
- Analyze, organize, and present intelligence and other information relating to suspected criminal activity.
- Reconstruct incidents using mathematical, computer, and other techniques.
Salary : $74,172 - $80,106