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If you have ever wanted to work as a police officer in Minnesota, the time is now! You will be paid to attend school, medical benefits are provided, and your college tuition is covered for you. This is your chance to change careers and join our team of dedicated police officers at West Hennepin Public Safety Department.
The Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and Training (ICPOET) Program is an opportunity to become a West Hennepin Public Safety Police Officer and join our team of dedicated police officers. West Hennepin Public Safety Department is a police department serving the small communities of Maple Plain and Independence. Our communities and elected officials have strong support for their police officers and the honorable work police officers perform every day. Even though our agency is a smaller police department in Hennepin County, we have many opportunities for success and career development such as:
The Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and Training (ICPOET) Program requires no prior law enforcement experience. The program is designed to recruit candidates looking to transition into the field of law enforcement. Now is the time to change careers and become a licensed police officer for the West Hennepin Public Safety Department.
The successful candidate will be appointed as a probationary police trainee in a full-time role, earning a starting wage of $25.00 per hour, with eligibility for comprehensive medical insurance. As a trainee, you will be compensated to attend 40 hours of college coursework and training weekly for approximately 22 weeks, culminating in the police officer licensing exam. Your education will take place at either Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park, MN, or Alexandria Technical and Community College in Alexandria, MN. West Hennepin Public Safety Department covers all associated course fees and equipment expenses.
Upon completing your training and successfully passing the licensing exam, you will be promoted to a probationary sworn police officer, embarking on your law enforcement career equipped with the knowledge and skills akin to any newly commissioned officer.
Upon graduation and successful completion of the licensing exam, trainees will be promoted to probationary sworn police officers and begin their career in law enforcement just like any other new officer.
After interviews, background checks, and various pre-employment evaluations, successfully selected candidates will be given a job offer and will enroll in the ICPOET Program.
Is West Hennepin Public Safety right for you? Please explore our website and view the attached video to learn more. Also, if you would like to visit West Hennepin Public Safety for a tour or schedule a ride-along with an officer contact our office at (763) 479-0500 or email Sgt. Jon Howes at jhowes@westhennepin.com.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Chief Gary Kroells at gkroells@westhennepin.com or by calling (763) 479-0500.
Complete the application packet below along with a cover letter and resume.
Applications will be accepted until Friday, June 14th, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
Completed applications accompanied by a cover letter and resume can be submitted in person, by mail, email, or entered below. If you have trouble with any part of the completion or submission of an application contact (763) 479-0500 or email Kaylen Boeddeker at kboeddeker@westhennepin.com.
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