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. Associates’/Technical Degree in law enforcement, criminal justice or related field; and
2. Minnesota Peace Officer (POST) License.
3. Valid Minnesota Driver’s License.
4. Successfully pass an in-depth background check, investigation and required evaluations.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Previous experience as a police officer, community service officer, reserve police officer or security. 
2. Additional education or training in law enforcement. 
3. Ability to communicate in a language(s) other than English.

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

March 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.