Looking 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. Find out more about what it means to work for the SPPD and watch our video: https://youtu.be/HROV3nvqhI8. At this time, we are accepting applications. We encourage you to apply now and attend a hiring session when scheduled. POLICE OFFICER HIRING SESSIONS Get to know us! The Saint Paul recruitment team will be hosting several hiring sessions every month until May 2024. We will send you an email invitation when we have session openings. Here's what you'll learn in the sessions: Find out what it means to work for the Saint Paul Police Department and receive first-hand advice about how to stand out in the interview process. Understand the application process and educational requirements Learn how to prepare for the oral interview Find out about our background investigation, medical, psychological, and drug testing Gain more information about the Recruit Academy Get your questions answered from SPPD Police Officers POLICE OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTION 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. The City of Saint Paul offers an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid time off. Essential Functions are the functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The Essential Functions for this position are identified in the Supplemental Information section of the Police Officer Job Description. EQUITY AND INCLUSION The City of Saint Paul's mission is to integrate equity and inclusion into how we approach all our work. Our vision is to be committed to building an equitable and inclusive city that will shift culture in city processes and policies, eliminate structural inequities, and ensure timely and relevant access to services, resources, support, and opportunity to every person in Saint Paul.