Job Description

Salary : $71,613.42 - $89,516.78 Annually
Location : Waseca
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500006
Department: Police
Opening Date: 01/15/2025


Description
** Applications will be reviewed as received**
The City of Waseca Police Department is hiring for a Full-time Police Officer position! Laterals and experienced Officers who may have retired early from other agencies and are thinking of getting back into law enforcement are highly encouraged to apply! Waseca, population 9700, is located less than one hour from the southern Twin Cities metro area and is conveniently located in the middle of it all in south-central Minnesota. We are minutes from I-35, less than an hour from Rochester and 20 minutes from Mankato. Waseca has award-winning schools, ample restaurants and outdoor activities including lakes, parks, trails, a new dog park and a popular water park.

The Waseca Police Department is authorized for 18 sworn positions and is supported by two full-time Records/Evidence technicians. We enjoy significant public and City Council support, responsive and experienced leadership, and the ability to work in many capacities to make Waseca a better place to live. Assignments and special roles which are available include Field Training Officer, Drug Task Force Agent, School Resource Officer, Detectives, peer support, Crisis Intervention Training and responsibilities as trainers in use of force, firearms, taser and less than lethal.

We are housed in a modern public safety facility with an in-house fitness gym, showers, full kitchen, locker room, large garage and a sleeping room for short turn-arounds. We offer annual mental health wellness checks, twice yearly performance check-ins, significant training opportunities as your career and skills develop, and the support of a dedicated team of co-workers with a tremendous amount of experience. Department leadership subscribes to an open door philosophy to support your work and well-being. We are well-equipped with modern squad cars, MDTS, mobile printers, AXON BWC and FLEET cameras, less than lethal options and ballistic protection.

The Waseca PD is comprised of a balanced mixture of staff with short, mid and long-term careers with the department. We are a welcoming agency that takes pride in our work and the people we work with. The City of Waseca offers single and family medical plans along with options for dental, vision, life insurance and HSA/VEBA/FSA accounts.

Lateral transfers are offered:

• Negotiable grade/step start to ensure you are compensated for your experience.
  1. Current base pay scale is $34.43-$43.03/Hour
• 60 hours of front-loaded vacation and 40 hours of front-loaded sick time if you were at your previous department for at least one year. Accrual rate after start is 10 hours/month for vacation and 8.5 hours/month for sick.
• An accelerated field training program that is paced with your ability to complete tasks.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under limited supervision, this position performs a variety of law enforcement functions, such as routine patrol, criminal investigations (both initial and ongoing) involving state and local laws and ordinances, and traffic enforcement. The protection of life and property can result with the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Special assignments may be received which call upon specialized abilities and knowledge usually acquired through experience, training, or education.

Examples of Duties
JOB DUTIES OR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides for public safety by maintaining order, responding to accidents and emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
• Completes reports and forms that document incidents and activities.

• Resolves conflicts between individuals and groups while maintaining composure in stressful situations, and recognizes that many public contacts occur during less than favorable conditions or circumstances.

• Monitors traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures.
• Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations of complaints of criminal acts and incidents and provides follow up reports. .
• Interviews and/or interrogates suspects and witnesses and documents events.
• Gathers physical evidence and presents it with testimony at judicial proceedings.
• Identifies and apprehends suspected offenders.
• Recovers lost and stolen property.
• Responds to medical emergencies and provide first aid as needed.
• Monitors, notes, reports, and investigates suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.

• Responds to requests for assistance from other jurisdictions, with consideration for all applicable state laws, mutual aid agreements, and departmental policies and procedures.

• Maintains a working knowledge of all laws applicable to the officer's jurisdiction and legal authority, as well as all related legal procedures and processes.

• Maintains a competent, functional level of all job-related skills not previously described, including but not limited to Use of Force, Firearms Skills, Self-Defense Skills, First-Aid Skills, etc.

• Reports matters of concern to a supervisor.

• Performs other duties as assigned and as apparent.

Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the formal education, experience, and training required.

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent training at a technical or vocational school with a focus on Law Enforcement
Experience

No prior police experience needed.
Trainings, Certificates, and Licenses

• Possess a valid Peace Officer License issued by the Minnesota Police Officers Standards and Training Board (P.O.S.T.), or be licensable by the MN POST Board.
• Possess knowledge of First Aid and CPR
• Possess a valid MN Drivers' license

Supplemental Information
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the formal education, experience, and training preferred in order to exceptionally perform all of the functions of this position.

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent training at a technical or vocational school with a focus on Law Enforcement

Experience

Previous specialized law enforcement skills experience is desired

Trainings, Certificates, and Licenses

• Possess a valid Peace Officer License issued by the Minnesota Police Officers Standards and Training Board (P.O.S.T.), or certified by P.O.S.T.
• Possess knowledge of First Aid and CPR
• Possess a valid MN Drivers' license

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. See below for our available coverage options.

The City of Waseca offers at no cost to the employee: life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), VEBA contributions, plus pension contributions.

Paid Holidays:
The City observes the following official holidays for all regular full-time and part-time employees:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents Day
Good Friday
Easter
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
One personal day

Per Union contract, " Employees shall receive 8.67 hours per month of holiday leave, in lieu of receiving the above paid holidays."

Vacation/ESST Leave:
Years of Service (annual max):
Fewer than 12 Years - 120 hours
12 or More Years - 160 hours

Sick Leave:
Regular FT employees earn 8.5 hours/month of Sick time.
*Employees may carry a maximum of 1000 hours in their sick bank at any time.

Medical Insurance

UnitedHealth Care Open Access plan

Premiums


Single - $0/mo
Employee+1 - $73.15/mo
Family - $142.41/mo

City Contribution to Healthcare Account (VEBA and/or HSA)

Single - $3,405/yr
EE+1 - $4,254/yr
Family - $4,929/yr

HSA Contribution Limits
If you have an HSA account and would like to contribute to the account above and beyond what the City contributes, here are the contribution limits.


Single - $4,150
Family - $8,300
55 or Older Additional $1,000
Note: These limits represent the combined amount of employer and employee contributions.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Contribution Limits


Medical FSA - $3,050
Dependent Daycare FSA -

• $5,000 for single parents and married parents filing taxes jointly
• $2,500 for married parents filing taxes separately

Note: These accounts are "use it or lose it." Any unused money in an FSA is forfeited at the end of the year.

Dental Insurance
Participation in dental insurance is voluntary, and those selecting this coverage pay the full premium each month through pretax payroll deductions. There are 4 tiers of premiums, to fit your family's needs.

Metlife PDP Plus Plan

Deductible: $0
This plan does include $1,000 lifetime max for ortho - to each child on the plan only.
Annual maximum benefit is $1,000 / plan individual (not including ortho services)

Employee Only - $28.20
Employee + Spouse - $57.66
Employee + Child(ren) - $76.60
Family (Employee, Spouse, and Children) - $110.50

Vision Insurance
Participation in vision insurance is voluntary, and those selecting this coverage pay the full premium each month through pretax payroll deductions.

VSP Vision Care

Employee Only - $8.08
Employee + 1 - $11.72
Family - $21.01

Pension
MN PERA is our pension. Each employee automatically contributes 11.8% of each paycheck into their own pension fund and the City contributes 17.7%. To be fully vested in your pension, the employee needs to work for the City for a minimum of 5 years. The money the employee contributes is always 100% theirs.

Other Benefits
Minnesota Life Insurance: You can add life insurance coverage on yourself, a spouse, or child(ren) during open enrollment. The voluntary additional premiums will be automatically deducted from your pay. If you want to decrease your Minnesota Life Insurance to $50,000 (from $100,000 for most employees), and therefore avoid imputed (taxable) income in your pay, you can also do that any time (including during open enrollment).

PERA Life Insurance: For $16 per month, you can purchase additional life insurance. With this particular policy, your premium stays $16, and your insurance policy amount decreases as you age.

Colonial Life: Colonial Insurance offers several different types of extra insurance options. While Colonial Life plans are not "City endorsed," we do take the premium payment(s) through payroll deductions. All insurance benefits are taken out of payroll post-tax.

Deferred compensation - Retirement Plans: As a public sector employee, you have the opportunity to build retirement savings - and reduce today's taxes. You may be able to have your retirement goals come true through IRS Section 457 deferred compensation plan. This is a separate plan outside of the government pension program.

Contribution Limits Under age 50: $23,000
Age 50 and over: $31,000

Each year you may defer a maximum of 100% of your "gross compensation" or a specified IRS annual dollar limit, whichever is less. (Gross compensation for determining maximum contributions are determined after any pre-tax deductions.)

Benefits:
You reduce current income taxes while investing for retirement

• Your earnings accumulate tax-deferred
• Your contributions will be taken through convenient payroll deductions
• If you are 50 or older or within three years of your normal retirement age and already contributing the maximum to your plan, you are allowed to make additional "catch-up" contributions

The City of Waseca has two plans available for our employee's investments. The City of Waseca does not provide employer contributions to the 457 plans. Contact HR for more information.
01


Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree

02


Do you currently possess a valid Peace Officer License issued by the MN Police Officers Standards and Training Board (POST) or are you licensable by the MN POST Board?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you possess a valid MN Driver's License OR equivalent out-of-state?

• Yes
• No

Required Question City of Waseca, MN

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