Police Officer

Salary : $90,812.80 - $113,526.40 AnnuallyLocation : Oakdale City HallJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202500053Department: PoliceOpening Date: 02212025Closing Date: 3142025 4:00 PM Central The City of Oakdale's Vision is to be a welcoming and vibrant community, offering a high quality of life for all its citizens. Job descriptionOakdale is growing - and we are looking for entry level and lateral applicants to join our team. Lateral candidate pay is commensurate with experience, along with increased PTO accruals and an accelerated FTO process. Our public safety departments are supported by the community and the City Council. The working relationship among Oakdale staff is strong, respectful, and committed to providing great service. WHY OAKDALE? We offer:Competitive compensation structure with collective bargaining agreement settled through 2027Comprehensive benefit package and medical insuranceStrong culture of employee wellness - ability to work out on duty, monetary wellness insurance incentives, emphasis and resources for mental health support, and a new wellness schedule conceptGenerous paid time off package - Entry level hires earn 152 PTO hoursyear with potential for experienced lateral officers to accrue at a higher rate andor time to be front-loaded104 hours annually of holiday time which can be used as time off or paid out at the end of the yearModern equipment, and the City of Oakdale is continually embracing new technology opportunitiesRobust training program and we are a member of the HERO Training CenterRotating position opportunities for detective assignmentsSWAT, mobile field force, firearms instructor, defensive tactics instructor, and reality-based training instructor opportunitiesFamily-oriented culture where we take pride in serving others while supporting one another. The LELS union contract offers senior officer pay after 10 years of service. The senior officer top wages for the current contract are: $57.31 in 2025, $59.03 in 2026, and $60.80 in 2025, we have started a wellness schedule concept. This pilot program is another example of how we value our staff and are looking for ways to support you in your career journey. Using a split schedule that offers every other weekend off, the wellness schedule is intended to provide you increased opportunity to take care of your overall wellbeing. The community recently approved a local option sales tax that is being used to expand and remodel the police station into a modern facility that will support our team into the future. We are looking for candidates who have a strong desire for problem solving and community policing. We are proud of our excellent culture of integrity and professionalism.If this all sounds like something you'd like to be part of, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. Job expectationsThe essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following: Respond to calls for service; handles citizen complaints, problem solving, making custodial arrests, and issuing summonsKnowledge of state law and local ordinanceAbility to drive and operate emergency vehiclesAbility to handle volatile persons, defend self and others, and testifyInvestigate reports of crime, interview victims, suspects and others involved, collect evidence, package cases for prosecutionCompletes paperwork, reports and case management, and trainingPatrol city streets, neighborhoods, businesses, parks, and conduct traffic enforcement and issue citationsKnowledge of city geographyPerform other duties as assigned Minimum qualificationsTo perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the formal education, experience and training required. EducationAssociate degree in law enforcement criminal justiceExperienceOne (1) year experience in law enforcementTrainings, Certificates, and LicensesMinnesota Police Officers licenseValid Driver's License with a driving record that is acceptable to the City's insurance carrierCompliant with Minnesota POST training standardsCompliant with Minnesota POST conduct regulations and rules Desired qualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the formal education, experience and training preferred in order to exceptionally perform all of the functions of this position. EducationBachelor's degree in law enforcementcriminal justiceExperienceTwo (2) years law enforcement field experienceAdvanced Training and Training CertificatesBCA certification CORE VALUESIn Oakdale, we will: Respect -serve and treat all people with respect, fairness, dignity, and compassion Responsibility - be a responsible steward to community resources Sustainability -enhance the environment and mitigate impacts on it to the extent possible Excellence -encourage and foster orderly, quality development and redevelopment Integrity -adhere to a standard of values promoting diversity, honesty, and ethical behavior Innovation -develop a learning organization to the extent that it adds value to our communityThe City of Oakdale understands that its employees are its greatest asset. Accordingly, we seek to offer a comprehensive benefits package that meets employee needs throughout their working life. Our plan includes medical care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, and paid-time off. The City also supports employees through wellness options, employee assistance availability, and department specific intitiatives.Part-time employees who are employed on a schedule of more than twenty hours per week receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. Medical: Medica (four plan options) - City contribution for both single and family premiums, as well as H.S.A. contributions in accordance with City policy. Dental: Mutual of Omaha -Four tiers of coverage are available. Life insurance: Mutual of Omaha -The City provides $15,000 of life insurance coverage for employees. Additional coverage may be purchased if you choose to do so. Short-Term Disability: Mutual of Omaha - The City offers pays the premium for this coverage which provides for up to 66.67% of your normal weekly pay, up to $400 for up to 12 weeks and is payable on the 8th day of disability. Long-Term Disability: Mutual of Omaha - The City offers pays the premium for this coverage which provides for up to 60% of your normal monthly pay, up to $3,000 per month and starts on the 90th day of disability. Additional benefits: including voluntary vision, accident, hospital indemnity, Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts, 457 Deferred Compensation, and others are also available. Paid Time Off: generous paid time off program Paid Holidays: The City provides 12 named paid holidays Floating Holiday: The City provides one paid floating holiday Cell phone, uniform, and vehcle allowance - varies by position Flexible and Remote Working Opportunities - varies by position Employee Assistance Program Health and Wellness Resources Strong Employee Culture01 Thank you for your interest in Oakdale.Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. We review the information you provide to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Please be aware that we want you to be truthful; incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application? Yes No 02 Do you have a valid drivers license with Minnesota driving privileges? Yes No 03 Provide POST license #date of eligibilityexpected date of eligibility 04 Select the option that best describes your related law enforcement experience (you can only pick one, so pick the highest level that matches your experience). a. 0-2 years of CSO, other (Explorer Reserve) experience b. 3-5 years of CSO, other (Explorer, Reserve) experience c. 6+ years of CSO, other (Explorer, Reserve) experience d. 0-2 years of patrol experience e. 3-5 years of patrol experience f. 6+ years of patrol experience 05 Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed? High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED) Associate degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Professional degree Doctorate degree 06 Are you eligible to carry a firearm in Minnesota? Yes No 07 What would you expect a typical day as an Oakdale Police Officer to look like? 08 What kind of work environment are you looking for? Required Question

Created: 2025-03-12