Police Officer
As a Police Officer, you’ll deliver a full range of police services to effectively protect lives and property of Burnsville's residents, business owners and visitors.
Founded on a vision of progressive law enforcement principles, our Police Department is a team of 75 sworn officers and 19 civilians who use community-oriented policing to provide public safety.
How you'll use your strengths every day
For a complete job description, please visit our website www.bursnvillemn.gov/jobs
This role works rotating shifts and has a starting wage of $39.53 per hour.
Police Officers value people and perspectives by:
- Providing rescue help and emergency first aid treatment.
- Answering questions, providing directions and prompt assistance to the community.
They are on the leading edge when they:
- Deter and detect unlawful activities by effective police work.
- Gather evidence, question victims, suspects and witnesses, and follow up on related leads.
And they expect the best by:
- Responding to calls for assistance, investigating complaints, and maintaining order in disputes.
- Directing traffic, reporting hazardous conditions, and enforcing ordinances.
What you'll bring to help you be successful
- A valid Minnesota Peace Officer License or be eligibility to be licensed in the State of Minnesota.
- A valid Minnesota Driver's License or be eligibility to be licensed in the State of Minnesota.
- A background or interest in local government work serving the community.
- An interest in developing what you do best and a commitment to valuing each colleague for their unique perspectives.