Overview
Patrol Officer Jobs in Mankato, Minnesota, USA at City of North Mankato, MN
Title: Patrol Officer
Company: City of North Mankato, MN
Location: Mankato, Minnesota, USA
Type: Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
Category: Government (Police Officer), Security (Police Officer)
Salary:$74,696.00 – $96,341.00 Annually
Location :
North Mankato, MN
Job Type:Full-Time
Job Number:25-20
Department:
Police Department
Division:
Patrol Officers
Opening Date:02/25/2025
Closing Date:3/14/2025 4:00 PM Central Major Job Function Assist in the investigation of criminal offenses, accidents and other police related issues. Respond to complaints such as trespassers, fights, domestics, and alarms. Handle arrest situations and associated activities. Drive a patrol car to monitor traffic problems and violations. Write detailed reports to document activities. Ensure public order is maintained/restored. Answer questions form the public on the phone or in person.
Monitor and gather evidence at crime scenes. Interview suspects, witnesses, citizens, victims, ets. Face situations and be prepared to use force as necessary. Testify at trials, hearings, and or grand juries. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
for Position Minimum qualifications :
-Applicants must be POST licensed as a full-time peace officer, eligible to be licensed, or current criminal justice students who anticipate taking the POST licensing exam before August 1, 2025.
-Must possess a valid driver‘s license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.
Supplemental Information Lateral entry qualifications :
-Four (4) or more years of current and continuous full-time peace officer experience in good standing.
-Demonstrated
professional growth
: continuing
education
, specialized training and/or experience, additional work assignments (e.g., FTO, CISM team, SRO, U/F instructor, etc.)Pay ranges :
-Lateral hires with four (4) or more years of continuous sworn law enforcement service will be eligible to be hired at Senior Patrol ($96,341 annually) depending upon experience. Lateral entry officers will also receive 45 hours of banked sick and vacation time to be used in accordance with city policy and
collective bargaining
contract.
-Lateral hires with less than four (4) years‘ experience are eligible for pay range $74,696 – $87,397.44 depending on years of service and experience.
We offer a complete
benefits package
to full-time employees working 30 or more hours a week including health care, dental, vision, Public Employee Retirement Account (PERA) deferred compensation plans,
flexible spending accounts
, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and
sick leave
.
Public Employees Retirement Association- 7.5% of Salary
Police and Fire Public Employee Retirement Association-17.7%
FICA
-7.65% of salary
Health Insurance-Single and Family.
Cost is split 80/20 for employer/employee for family and single coverage. Three insurance plans are offered.
VEBA Account-VEBA Account annual contribution is based upon which insurance plan is selected by the employee
Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment (ADD)
-After 6-month waiting period amount equal to salary. Paid by City.
Long Term
Disability Insurance
-After 6-month waiting period amount equal to salary. Paid by City.
Section 125 Plan
-Flexible Spending Account.
Vacation:
1-7 years: 10 days per year
8-14 years: 15 days per year
15-21 years: 20 days per year
22 years and over: 25 days per year subject to a maximum carryover
Sick Leave
1 day per month
Personal Leave
3 days (charged to
sick leave
).
Holidays
13 holidays per year
ICMA
IRS 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
Employee contributions
only. Minimum contribution $25 per pay period
