Job Description

Salary : $84,364.80 - $110,281.60 Annually

Location : Saint Paul, MN

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 25JAN-POLICE

Department: Police

Opening Date: 07/02/2024

Closing Date: 12/13/2024 11:59 PM Central

About the Position


Looking to take the next step in an exciting law enforcement career? The Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD) is accepting applications for our next selection process. Find out more about what it means to work for the SPP D and watch our video below.

At this time, we are accepting applications. We encourage you to apply now and attend a hiring session when scheduled.

POLICE OFFICER HIRING SESSIONS Get to know us! The Saint Paul recruitment team will be hosting several hiring sessions every month until December 2024. We will send you an email invitation when we have session openings.

Here's what you'll learn in the sessions: Find out what it means to work for the Saint Paul Police Department and receive first-hand advice about how to stand out in the interview process.

• Understand the application process and educational requirements
• Learn how to prepare for the oral interview
• Find out about our background investigation, medical, psychological, and drug testing
• Gain more information about the Recruit Academy
• Get your questions answered from SPPD Police Officers

POLICE OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTION

• Performs community engagement work involving the safety and protection of the community. Builds trust and nurtures legitimacy between the police and the community.
• Works to preserve peace, regulate traffic, patrol assigned areas, provide emergency services, and monitor, prevent and control neighborhood crime.
• Initiates and participates in community engagement activities to foster positive community relationships.
• Maintains knowledge of the city, and is invested in and respects Saint Paul's citizens, neighborhoods and cultures.
• Demonstrates empathy, accountability, and transparency to deliver trusted service with respect.
• Attends City meetings and consults with leaders in both business and residential communities.

For more information and essential functions, see our Police Officer Job Description

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.


Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

Position Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Peace Officer in the State of Minnesota.
  • NOTE: If you are unsure about your eligibility for licensure as a Peace Officer in the State of Minnesota, we encourage you visit the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) for more information. Upon application, we will contact you if we need additional information regarding your eligibility for licensure.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.
• Must have no felony convictions, including pardons and/or expungements, criminal convictions of gross misdemeanor or equivalent level, physical assault, domestic assault, or eluding the police convictions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work any shift within a twenty-four-hour period, including weekends and holidays.
• Must take annual PT exam, all department required training, and meet regular firearms training qualifications.
• Must maintain P.O.S.T. licensure.

PLEASE NOTE:

• To be considered for employment by the Saint Paul Police Department, applicants must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Peace Officer in the State of Minnesota. Therefore, qualified applicants who submit option " a " or option " b " from the list below and pass the oral interview assessment will be eligible for employment consideration with the department.
• Qualified applicants who submit option c, d, or e from thelist below and pass the oral interview assessment will not be eligible for employment consideration until an additional letter demonstrating eligibility from Minnesota P.O.S.T. is received by the Office of Human Resources.
• Experienced law enforcement officers trained outside of Minnesota interested in obtaining employment as a peace officer in Minnesota may qualify to take the Reciprocity Licensing Examination. Interested out-of-state applicants must be scheduled for the Minnesota P.O.S.T. reciprocity exam to be considered for this position. More information on reciprocity may be found here.
• Applicants who are not licensed or eligible for licensure must be accepted into Skills, without condition, by the application deadline.

If you have questions about your P.O.S.T eligibility, please contact Minnesota P.O.S.T. at 651-643-3060 or

How to Apply

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload or submit the following required document(s) via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.) a. A letter of eligibility from the
   b . A valid Minnesota Peace Officer License
   c. A letter of acceptance into Skills or placement on a Skills waitlist
   d. A letter verifying that you are scheduled to take the POST exam
   e. A letter verifying that you are eligible to take the Minnesota POST reciprocity exam

First time applying online? Read our

Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

Learn more about our Hiring Process


After you apply:

• A Saint Paul Police Department recruiter will contact you and invite you to our hiring sessions.
• Eligible applicants will be emailed on or before December 20, 2024 to schedule the oral interview assessment date and time with us which will take place sometime in the first two weeks of January 2025.

Assessment: Oral Interview

In the oral interview assessment, a panel of interviewers will ask you structured questions about your past experiences handling specific situations, as well as character traits desirable to the position. The questions are designed to measure the degree to which you possess the characteristics identified as important to successful performance on the job.

If you have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, you may be eligible for accommodation in the assessment process. Please contact Michelle LeBow at 651-266-6519 or michelle.lebow@stpaul.gov.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists are typically created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.

Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a comprehensive medical examination including a drug test, psychological assessment, and a thorough Saint Paul Police background check including criminal history and employment history as a condition of employment.

Continued employment and appointment to the position of Police Officer is contingent upon successful completion of the 16-week Recruit Academy and probationary period. A critical element to successful completion of the 16-week Recruit Academy is the physical fitness test. See details of the minimum physical fitness standards cadets are required to meet on the City's website by clicking this

Continued employment is also contingent upon passing a probationary period of 2080 work hours in the position of Police Officer following successful completion of the Recruit Academy.

Human Resources Contact Information:
Michelle LeBow at 651-266-6519
Email: michelle.lebow@stpaul.gov

Veteran's Preference : If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:

City Paid Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vacation/Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
• Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance

For a detailed overview, visit

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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening process. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.

• Yes

02


Will you be at least 21 years old by 12/13/2024?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you currently in possession of or will you be in possession of a valid Minnesota Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state license by 12/13/2024?

• Yes
• No

04


What is your current Minnesota POST status?

• Eligible to take the POST exam
• Licensed Minnesota Peace Officer
• Accepted into Skills or placed on a Skills waitlist
• Scheduled to take the POST exam
• Passed the POST exam
• Eligible to take the Minnesota POST reciprocity exam
• None of the above

05


If you selected "Accepted into Skills or placed on a Skills waitlist" in the previous question, please indicate your anticipated program completion date below (to include month, day, and year). If you did not, please leave this question blank

06


As indicated in the job announcement, I have attached the required documentation to my application regarding my Minnesota POST status. I understand that my application will not be further considered unless I attach documentation verifying my POST status.

• Yes
• No

07


Please describe any law enforcement work or other work experience you have. Include position titles, a brief summary of responsibilities, and length of experience.

08


Please describe your community and/or volunteer experience.

09


Please describe your historical, cultural, and/or social connection to Saint Paul and its neighborhoods.

10


Check all languages you speak, read, or write fluently. Candidates may be tested on the language selected prior to hire. If you are not fluent in a language other than English, select none of the above.

• Amharic
• Arabic
• Cambodian
• Hmong or Laotian
• Oromo
• Sign Language
• Somali
• Skaw, Pwo, or other Karen language
• Spanish
• Vietnamese
• Other
• None of the above

11


If your response to the question above was "Other", please indicate which language(s), in addition to English, you speak, read, and/or write fluently. If you did not select "Other", leave this question blank.

12


Data AdvisoryUnder the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, certain data, which is defined as "Applicant Data" is private and may not be shared by the Office of Human Resources until such time as your name is forwarded to the Saint Paul Police Department as a finalist for the position of Police Officer. By checking this box I agree that the following information may be shared with the Saint Paul Police Department prior to hiring: name, contact information, and work history. Participation is optional but highly encouraged because the purpose of the request is to allow for direct recruitment and engagement with you by the Department prior to date of examination and hiring. There are no consequences for not participating. Your information will be used to identify you as an Applicant and engage with you in recruitment related activities. Selected members of the Saint Paul Police Department are authorized to receive the answers provided. I authorize the Office of Human Resources to provide my information to the Saint Paul Police Department prior to the examination and hiring process.

• Yes
• No

13


RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)

• City of Saint Paul website
• City of Saint Paul employee
• City of Saint Paul job interest card
• City of Saint Paul walk-in
• City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter
• City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
• Friend or family member
• League of Minnesota Cities website
• Governmentjobs.com website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• X (formerly known as Twitter)
• Indeed.com website
• ZipRecruiter
• Pollen website
• MinnesotaWorks.net
• College or University
• Community organization
• Job fair
• Professional association
• Saint Paul Elevate Session
• People of Color Career Fair
• Other

14


If you heard about the position from a City of Saint Paul employee or another organization or website not listed above, please specify the name of the person or place.

15


I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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