Police Officer

Police Officer

We're seeking candidates who are driven, possess strong communication abilities, and thrive in team-oriented environments. Our officers operate within a culture that values fresh and innovative ideas, empowering them to find new ways to enhance the service we provide to our community. MPD's dedicated team consists of nearly 190 employees and over 30 volunteers, committed to delivering excellent police services and outstanding customer service in all operations.

This role is for Patrol Officers tasked with covering one of the five beats in our City. We require our officers to not only respond to service calls but also actively patrol their assigned areas and build relationships with our citizens. Officers are encouraged to seek innovative solutions to recurrent issues to help reduce crime.

Minimum qualifications for this position include :

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent;
• Be 21 years of age by date of hire with no felony convictions;
• Have a valid drivers license by date of hire;
• Successfully pass the National Testing Network exams - see more information in Supplemental Information section below.

Additional requirements :

The patrol teams operate on 3 / 12 and 4 / 10 weekly schedules, with an additional 8-hour training day each month - supporting a balance between work and personal life. Monthly training covers important refresher topics including defensive tactics, Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC), crisis negotiation, Mobile Response Team (MRT) skills, hazardous materials (HAZMAT) awareness, ethics, leadership development, CPR / first aid, and up-to-date legal information.

Here are some of the benefits of joining "Team MPD" :

Essential Functions of the Position :

Work Environment & Physical Demands :

This position requires work that includes exposure to regular inside and outside noise and distractions, lighting, and HVAC systems in relation to temperature. This environment also includes interactions with the public, contact with hot and cold temperatures and a large variety of potential health and safety exposures. This environment may also include interactions with the public including angry / hostile individuals. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish each of the essential job functions satisfactorily.

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; maintain State-mandated physical standards, including mobility and physical strength and stamina to respond to emergency situations and apprehend suspects; vision to maintain firearms qualification and to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking and running on uneven terrain, climbing and descending structures to access crime scenes and to identify problems or hazards. Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate police services equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects, as well as crime / accident suspects / victims weighing up to 150 pounds and heavier weights with the appropriate assistance.

All Police Officer applicants must take the Frontline National exam, complete the Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA), and pre-recorded video interviews with the National Testing Network (NTN) by the application closing date.

1. Frontline National Exam :

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2. Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA) :