Summary
Categories:Law EnforcementLooking to take the next step in an exciting law enforcement career? The Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD) is accepting applications for our next selection process. and watch our video below.At this time, we are accepting applications.The Saint Paul recruitment team is excited to learn how they can best support your law enforcement career aspirations. Performs community engagement work involving the safety and protection of the community. Builds trust and nurtures legitimacy between the police and the community.Works to preserve peace, regulate traffic, patrol assigned areas, provide emergency services, and monitor, prevent and control neighborhood crime.Initiates and participates in community engagement activities to foster positive community relationships.Maintains knowledge of the city, and is invested in and respects Saint Paul's citizens, neighborhoods and cultures.Demonstrates empathy, accountability, and transparency to deliver trusted service with respect.Attends City meetings and consults with leaders in both business and residential communities.We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.EQUITY, INCLUSION & BELONGINGThe City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.NOTE: If you are unsure about your eligibility for licensure as a Peace Officer in the State of Minnesota, we encourage you visit the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.Upon application, we will contact you if we need additional information regarding your eligibility for licensure.Must have no felony convictions, including pardons and/or expungements, criminal convictions of gross misdemeanor or equivalent level, physical assault, domestic assault, or eluding the police convictions.Must be able to work any shift within a twenty-four-hour period, including weekends and holidays.Must take annual PT exam, all department required training, and meet regular firearms training qualifications.O.S.T. is received by the Office of Human Resources.Experienced law enforcement officers trained outside of Minnesota interested in obtaining employment as a peace officer in Minnesota may qualify to take the Reciprocity Licensing Examination. Applicants who are not licensed or eligible for licensure must be accepted into Skills, without condition, by the application deadline.Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.Upload or submit one the following required documents via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. A letter of eligibility from the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline. In the Oral Interview assessment, a panel of interviewers will ask you structured questions about your past experiences handling specific situations, as well as character traits desirable to the position. The questions are designed to measure the degree in which you possess the characteristics identified as important to successful performance on the job. Pre-Employment Screening:This position requires a comprehensive medical examination including a drug test, psychological assessment, and a thorough Saint Paul Police background check including criminal history and employment history as a condition of employment.See details of the minimum physical fitness standards cadets are required to meet on the City's website by clicking this link.VETERAN'S PREFERENCEVeteran's Preference:If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.#
Job Description
Categories:Law EnforcementLooking to take the next step in an exciting law enforcement career? The Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD) is accepting applications for our next selection process. and watch our video below.At this time, we are accepting applications.The Saint Paul recruitment team is excited to learn how they can best support your law enforcement career aspirations. Performs community engagement work involving the safety and protection of the community. Builds trust and nurtures legitimacy between the police and the community.Works to preserve peace, regulate traffic, patrol assigned areas, provide emergency services, and monitor, prevent and control neighborhood crime.Initiates and participates in community engagement activities to foster positive community relationships.Maintains knowledge of the city, and is invested in and respects Saint Paul's citizens, neighborhoods and cultures.Demonstrates empathy, accountability, and transparency to deliver trusted service with respect.Attends City meetings and consults with leaders in both business and residential communities.We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.EQUITY, INCLUSION & BELONGINGThe City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.NOTE: If you are unsure about your eligibility for licensure as a Peace Officer in the State of Minnesota, we encourage you visit the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.Upon application, we will contact you if we need additional information regarding your eligibility for licensure.Must have no felony convictions, including pardons and/or expungements, criminal convictions of gross misdemeanor or equivalent level, physical assault, domestic assault, or eluding the police convictions.Must be able to work any shift within a twenty-four-hour period, including weekends and holidays.Must take annual PT exam, all department required training, and meet regular firearms training qualifications.O.S.T. is received by the Office of Human Resources.Experienced law enforcement officers trained outside of Minnesota interested in obtaining employment as a peace officer in Minnesota may qualify to take the Reciprocity Licensing Examination. Applicants who are not licensed or eligible for licensure must be accepted into Skills, without condition, by the application deadline.Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.Upload or submit one the following required documents via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. A letter of eligibility from the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline. In the Oral Interview assessment, a panel of interviewers will ask you structured questions about your past experiences handling specific situations, as well as character traits desirable to the position. The questions are designed to measure the degree in which you possess the characteristics identified as important to successful performance on the job. Pre-Employment Screening:This position requires a comprehensive medical examination including a drug test, psychological assessment, and a thorough Saint Paul Police background check including criminal history and employment history as a condition of employment.See details of the minimum physical fitness standards cadets are required to meet on the City's website by clicking this link.VETERAN'S PREFERENCEVeteran's Preference:If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.#
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