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Adapted 5/3/2003 Amended 2/5/2019 • Considerable skill to expertly drive a motor vehicle under any condition. • Considerable ability to analyze situations and determine appropriate action. • Considerable ability to respond quickly and appropriately to crisis and emergency situations. • Considerable ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously,tactfully,and with respect for citizens'rights. • Considerable ability to apply laws to specific incidents. • Considerable ability to observe and remember people, facts,and circumstances. • Considerable ability to communicate effectively with others. • Considerable ability to work independently under limited supervision with general autonomy. • Considerable ability to read and follow a department policy and procedure manual, and responsibility to insert new policies, procedures into the manual. • Working ability to prepare accurate and thorough reports. • Considerable analytical ability is needed to adopt quick,effective,and responsible courses of actions with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances. • Working ability to report crime and accidents. • Working ability to prepare and analyze written or computer data. • Working ability to handle high detail and moderate/high deadlines. Minimum Qualifications: • Associate Degree in criminal justice, law enforcement,or related field. • Completion of a certified First Aid course or certified as a First Responder. • Possess a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license. • Licensed MN Peace Officer in the State of Minnesota. • Maintain MN POST. Physical and Mental Requirements: Positions in this job typically require frequent walking,sitting, hearing, keyboarding,repetitive movements,and standing. Intermittent bending or stooping,kneeling or squatting, working with arms above shoulders and climbing. This type of work entails continuous and considerable mental effort and stress with over 7O%of the time of a typical workweek spent working with moderate detail and ability to frequently meet moderate deadlines.This position encounters unexpected and prolonged workdays,stress and pressure from dealing with emotional issues and conflicts. There is also sustained exposure to computer keyboards and video screens.This position is generally light-duty and may require the exertion of up to 25 pounds of force on occasion and the ability to lift, carry,push, pull and move objects,but it may occasionally require some additional lifting. Must be able to drive squad cars.This position works occasionally with machine tools,moving parts, in high,precarious spaces,encounter risks of electrical shock, SAAdministration\Human ResourcesUob Descriptions\CURRENT\Police Officer FT 2019.doc