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Performs other related duties and assumes responsibility as apparent or assigned. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Ability to quickly create a positive rapport with all types of people and to exercise an appropriate degree of confidentiality and discretion in regard to investigations and nonpublic information. Knowledge oflocal geography. Ability to safely and effectively use firearms and other authorized police weapons. Ability to understand and carry out complex directions and strategic maneuvers. Ability to use good judgment and remain calm in stressful and/or dangerous situations and to react quickly and appropriately to situations and surroundings. Ability to quickly and systematically analyze problems and arrive at alternative solutions. Abilityto translate technical legal requirements and issues ina manner that is easilyunderstood by the general public. Knowledgeable of widely-accepted policing principles accompanied by the ability to utilize those principles to maintain effective call response. Possesses excellent organizational and interpersonalskillswith the ability to manage multiple and changing priorities. Demonstrates, by example, the highest standards of conduct, performance, integrity and public service. Ability and desire to project a professional image through knowledge of job, positive attitude, and accurate and timely completion of work. Has knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written format using tact, sensitivity and understanding of diverse audiences to build trusting and cooperative relationships. Must be capable of working independently, manage multiple tasks including ability to plan, prioritize, and work well with diverse groups. Considerable knowledge of public relations and conflict resolution techniques. Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint with internet or web skills. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum job requirements are two years of formal training beyond high school and successfully completed of all steps necessary for P. O. S. T. licensing and have at least 1 year of related experience preferably for a municipality, or equivalent. Incumbent must be a United States citizen with nofelony convictions in any state; possess the physical and psychological capabilities necessary to function in a law enforcement capacity and communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing; and successfully meet and maintain all requirements for state licensing and possess a valid Minnesota driver’s license in any state contiguous to Minnesotaand be insurable. A Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement or Related Field is desirable. Key characteristics are knowledge of government and police services, problem solving and interpersonal relationship skills. Incumbent must successfully pass pre-employment testing which may include: backgrounding, physical and mental agility test, medicalexamination, drug screen, and psychological evaluation. R:\\Administration\\H R\\Job Descriptions\\Job Descriptions - Police\\Police Officer 10-19.doc Page 3 of 6