Police Chief: Brady Juell
Sworn Officers: 36
Civilian: 12

2022 Statistics:
Calls for Service: 30,526
Total Arrests: 594

Community Profile:
Population: 33,575
City Streets: 132.2 miles
Households: 11,460
Median Age: 36.6

Opportunities for special assignments include:

• Detective
• Rotational Summer Detective
• Crime Scene Investigator (fingerprint collection, photography, imprint casting, DNA collection)
• Drug Task Force
• Drug Recognition Expert
• Field Training Officer
• Predatory Offender Compliance Team
• Drug Diversion Program Compliance Team
• Use of Force, Firearm, and Speed Detection Instructors
• Regional SWAT Team Operator, Negotiator
• Evidence Room Technician
• Explorer Post Advisor
• Traffic Safety Officer

Compensation:

• $35.92 - $48.92, hourly
• Top pay for lateral applicants
• Specialty Assignment: 4.5% over top pay
• Longevity: 2% over top pay
  • 2% increase at 7 years, 9 years, and 13 years
•  12 paid holidays
• Paid vacation, sick, and compensation time off

Benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• City-paid short and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
• Employee assistance program

Wellness Program 

• Mental/Emotional Well-being: “Check-Up from the Neck Up” - every employee meets with a mental health professional at least once per year or more, as needed.
  
  
• Critical Incident Stress Debriefs: Officers who are part of a critical or especially difficult event meet with a mental health professional who facilitates a session to help debrief and process what happened. The goal is to help officers move past the incident and avoid Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or other problems.
  
  
• Workout On Duty Program: Employees can exercise while on-duty, within parameters, while remaining available for calls. Studies have shown that officers who can complete exercise, stretching or meditation during their shift are healthier and more engaged. 

1. Desirable Experience and Training:
   • Associates Degree from an accredited college
   • Previous law enforcement experience
   • Current certification in CPR and First Aid, highly desirable
     
     
2. Special Requirements:
   • At least 21 years of age
   • US Citizen
   • Possession of a Peace Officer License or eligibility to be licensed through the State of Minnesota POST Board
   • Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid and unrestricted Minnesota Driver's License.
   • Physical condition satisfactory to fulfill the duties of the position as determined by a physician
   • Pass a thorough background investigation, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug test
     
     
3. Work Environment:
   • Base Patrol Schedule: 10.75 hour shifts (5 on, 5 off, 4 on, 4off - every other weekend off)
   • Well-equipped and maintained squad cars
   • Assigned squads, stored in a climate-controlled garage