Police Officer

Overview

At the City of Plymouth, we all work together to add quality to life. This mission and our guiding values – CIVIC : customer focus, integrity, visionary, inclusion and connection – shape our work as we advance the City Council's strategic priority to be a city of choice. We are seeking candidates who are eager to adopt and champion our mission and values.

Police Officer

The City of Plymouth is looking for motivated professionals to uphold state and local laws, provide timely response and appropriate public safety services at all times and to demonstrate and maintain effective relations with the public.

Plymouth Police Department has a long history of providing high-quality service to our 82,000-member community, and in return, the officers receive strong community support. PPD has an authorized staffing of 82 officers with ample opportunities for career enrichment and a culture of training resulting in an average of 100 hours of annual education for each officer.

Lateral applicants can anticipate an accelerated hiring process. Compensation will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Why Plymouth Police Department?

• Award winning wellness program & peer support program
• Promoted and rotating detective positions
• Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF)
• Training Division
• Traffic unit & DWI Grant position
• Special Investigations
• Multiple K9 units
• Behavioral Health Unit
• Family friendly patrol schedule
• Mobile Field Force
• SWAT
• School Resource Officers
• Competitive pay & benefits

For further information on the position and the department or to schedule a ride along, please contact Deputy Chief Drew Gilmore tgilmore@plymouthmn.gov or visit our website at plymouthmn.gov / policeofficer

Questions regarding Minnesota Board of Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) licensure? Please refer to the State of Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards & Training website.

Responsibilities

Respond to a wide variety of service calls with appropriate actions, initiative, judgment and use of force when necessary.

Provide emergency service to protect life and property :

Investigate suspicious circumstances by gathering evidence and documenting information.

Perform arrests at scenes of crime / accidents :

Conduct preliminary crime / accident investigations and follow-up activities as assigned.

Identify physical and safety hazards that affect the community's well-being.

Enforces traffic laws :

Conduct routine patrol activities and administrative / non-patrol work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Job Requirements :

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