Police Officer

Organizational Mission:

We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses to be achieved by focusing on the core values of being responsive, driven and friendly. 

Job Summary:

Performs responsible police work involving the protection and safety of the community through prevention and control of crime, preserving peace, regulating traffic, providing emergency services, enforcing federal, state and local laws, and other municipal police services.

Scope of Responsibility:

Responsiblefor maintenance and order, enforcement of laws and ordinances, protection of life and property, criminal investigations, crime prevention, and other police services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Patrols the community in vehicle or on foot to enforce criminal and traffic laws, detect and prevent crime, protect life and property, and to resolve issues affecting the quality of life in the City of Fridley.
2. Operates a patrol car to monitor traffic; operates vehicle-monitoring equipment such as radar; observes and detects traffic violations and crime; and investigates accidents. 
3. Enforces Federal law, State statutes and City ordinances. 
4. Responds to complaints such as trespass, fights, disturbance of the peace, domestics, alarms, lost or stolen property, etc. 
5. Arrests persons for violations of laws and ordinances and execute court-ordered arrest warrants.
6. Performs searches and maintains security of persons under control.
7. Interviews and records written and oral statements from victims, witnesses, suspects, specialists, and citizens. 
8. Writes, dictates, types, proofs or edits detailed reports to document activities. 
9. Operates desktop and mobile computer equipment to create and submit reports, enter records, run queries and access data. 
10. Operates radio and contemporary technology to receive and acknowledge calls for service and communicate with other employees and supervisors. 
11. Provides credible testimony and/or evidence at trials, hearings, and before grand juries.
12. Serves warrants and subpoenas.
13. Responds to citizens’ requests for information including directions, regulations, ordinances, resources for information, case status, complaints, law interpretation, etc., or refers questions to proper agency or person. 
14. Performs routine traffic control activities such as directing traffic; verifies and checks on car registration, checks for outstanding warrants; and issues warnings or citations for traffic or parking violations. 
15. Performs preventative patrol, surveillance checks and vacation checks of private dwellings and businesses. 
16. Conducts preliminary investigations of accidents, criminal activities, public safety incidents, deaths, etc., including collecting and preserving evidence, photographing, preserving crime scenes and preparing reports.
17. Secures and monitors crime scenes. 
18. Interrogates suspects and takes sworn statements, formal confessions, or depositions. 
19. Uses physical defensive tactics when necessary. 
20. Familiar with all departmental equipment and aids necessary to perform assigned duties. 
21. Complies with field training manual; operations manual; Federal laws, State statutes, and City ordinances relating to law enforcement; instructions and service manuals for operation and maintenance of law enforcement safety equipment; Safety Manual and all departmental directives. 
22. Relates effectively to victims of crimes providing personal support and advice. 
23. Responds to medical emergencies and renders first aid. 
24. Serves as a Neighborhood Resource Officer to assist residents of specific neighborhoods to resolve issues related to safety and quality of life. Participates in a variety of community events.
25. Attends meetings, seminars and other training classes to maintain current knowledge of criminal and civil laws, as well as technical skills and safety regulations, in order to remain proficient in the performance of duty.
26. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
27. See attached addendums for special order assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must be a United States Citizen.
2. Minimum of 21 years of age or older.
3. Possess a high school diploma or GED certification.
4. Eligible for MN POST License or Reciprocity 
5. Possess a valid Minnesota driver's license, with no restrictions as well as a good driving history.
6. Successfully pass an in-depth background check, investigation and required evaluations (psychological testing, medical exam, physical agility and drug test).
7. Have no felony convictions; no convictions of domestic violence or domestic violence-related offenses (either misdemeanor or felony).
8. Must be of good moral character.

 DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Currently posses MN POST License  
2. Previous experience as a police officer, community service officer, reserve police officer or security.
3. Additional education or training in law enforcement.
4. Ability to communicate in multiple language(s) other than English.
5. Proficiency in the use of computers, contemporary communication equipment and technology for law enforcement purposes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of principles, practices, trends and procedures of law enforcement. 
2. Working knowledge of local, state and federal statutes, laws and ordinances relevant to department operations. 
3. Knowledge of civil and criminal court proceedings. 
4. Knowledge of modern law enforcement methods and procedures, including rules of evidence, forensic interviewing, investigative techniques, report writing and documentation. 
5. Knowledge of geography, buildings and road systems in the City of Fridley. 
6. Ability to analyze problems and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
7. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, and have strong positive public relations skills.
8. Ability to maintain effective public relations and deal with hostile, emotional, impaired or aggressive persons. 
9. Ability to prepare accurate and thorough reports, enter data and use computer word processing programs. 
10. Ability to apply professional principles and judgement within overall goals/direction established by senior management.
11. Ability to apply procedures, policies and precedents using moderate analytical ability to fit facts and conditions using generally prescribed procedures.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office setting and in the field. Headaches, eyestrain, and other related occupational hazards reflect the most common potential for injury in the office. Work is moderate duty with ability to lift, carry or push up to 60 pounds. Work is performed in the field under environmental conditions such as heat, cold, noise, smoke, dust, and other related conditions associated with this position. Exposure to angry, hostile, violent, impaired or uncooperative persons will occur. Subject to working extended shifts and call-out for emergencies.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

EEO/ADAAA

May 2026

The City of Fridley will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, or sexual orientation.

Core Competencies and Abilities:

Quality of Work

• Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Demonstrates the ability to use resources productively, effectively, and efficiently.
• Demonstrates the ability to think proactively, anticipates potential problems, and provides workable solutions and alternatives with a can-do approach.
• Develops and maintains good working knowledge of job responsibilities and prescribed procedures, which facilitates the efficient performance of duties.
• Takes initiative to utilize job knowledge to analyze situations, resolve problems, and reach decisions.

Quantity of Work

• Exhibits good organizational and time management skills. Plans and schedules completion of work accountabilities in order of priority, making the most effective use of time. 
• Self-motivated, works independently, and demonstrates willingness to assume new and challenging assignments.
• Demonstrates ability to work well under pressure, utilizing resources effectively.

Professional Conduct/Integrity

• Demonstrates knowledge and actions consistent with the City of Fridley’s values, code of ethics and conduct. 
• Demonstrates high moral principles and professional standards with others through truthfulness and sincerity, and makes ethical decisions.
• Shows respect for others’ ideas, perspectives, and styles.
• Demonstrates appropriate business etiquette and social skills.

Customer Service

• Provides information, options, and/or solutions to inquiries, concerns, and/or requests from the public in a respectful manner.
• Maintains the City’s reputation of providing a high-level of customer satisfaction.

Communication 

• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain working relationships to produce results, and a work environment that builds rapport and trust.
• Communicates professionally and effectively with internal and external customers through spoken and written correspondence, including emails.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Listens well and respects differing viewpoints. 
• Contributes knowledge, experience, and feedback appropriately to others.

Safety 

• Maintains a safe work environment by complying with City safety policies and procedures, and attends necessary trainings.
• Performs duties with consideration to minimize risk. Reports safety concerns to appropriate parties.

Accountability and Dependability

• Adheres to all City policies and procedures.
• Competently performs all required job duties.
• Maintains an acceptable record of work attendance, and punctuality in accordance with City and Department requirements.

ADDENDUM:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities – Drug Task Force Unit:

1. Conducts multi-jurisdictional, long-term investigations at both the State and Federal levels involving the sale and distribution of controlled substances, as well as violent felony offenses, in order to thwart, apprehend, disrupt and dismantle large networks of drug traffickers and violent offenders.
   1. Apprehends offenders.
   2. Conducts search warrants and raids to recover weapons and narcotics.
   3. Conducts covert surveillance.
   4. Conducts undercover operations to facilitate the purchase of weapons and drugs.
   5. Manages confidential informants.
   6. Assists other agencies with investigations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities – Special Operations Detective:

1. Provides a flexible, proactive response to criminal activity and emerging crime trends within the City of Fridley.
   1. Supports and conducts long-term investigations into murder, robbery, burglary, assault, sex trafficking, drug trafficking and other related crimes.
   2. Conducts compliance checks including predatory offenders, alcohol, tobacco, gambling and massage parlors.
   3. Performs surveillance and apprehension of violent offenders.
   4. Prepares and execute search warrants.
   5. Resolves quality of life issues.
   6. Plans and leads criminal investigative operations.
   7. Performs background investigations into potential police candidates.
   8. Researches and implements new curriculum on use of force, firearms, active shooter, Strategic Response Team, and mobile field force.
   9. Trains new hires.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities – School Resource Officer:

1. Develops and enhances rapport between youth, police officers, school staff and parents.
2. Provides school building safety and security.
3. Interacts with staff and students.
4. Conducts investigations.
5. Identifies problems within the school and school safety.
6. Confers with community members regarding pre-delinquent behavior
7. Investigates juvenile cases.
8. Collaborates with school administration to achieve common goals.
9. Provides security at school special events and extracurricular activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities – K9 Handler: 

1. Provides care and training for K9. 
2. Gives K9 demonstrations to various groups. 
3. Determines when to deploy K9 and provides direction to officers on the scene to respond as necessary. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities – Lead Detective:

1. Investigates felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor crimes.
2. Prepares reports.
3. Gathers evidence and analyze data.
4. Conducts, records and documents interviews with victims, suspects and witnesses.
5. Prepare for and testify in court.

Employee Acceptance

The statements within this Job Description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This Job Description is not an employment agreement or contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the City of Fridley.

_______     Employee accepts job responsibilities as outlined in this Job Description.

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Employee Signature                           Print Name                                          Date

_______     Supervisor/Department Manager has reviewed with the employee the job responsibilities as described in this document and has discussed expected standards of performance.

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Supervisor/Manager Signature          Print Name                                          Date