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Police Department Volunteer Opportunities
Primary Purpose
The Edina Police Department is devoted to the development of future Law Enforcement Officers through the Edina Police Department's internship program.
The primary purpose of the reserves is to assist the department whenever needed. This can be on very short notice. Call-outs can be for any number of reasons -- day or night -- including severe weather conditions, serious car accidents, fire scene protection, lost/missing person searches, crime scene protection, power outages or special details as needed by the Police Department.
Reserve Structure
There are approximately 20 Police Reserves in the unit. The unit is supervised by three licensed officers. Within the Reserve unit, there is a captain, lieutenant and two sergeants. The ranks of the captain, lieutenant and sergeant are elected positions with terms of one year each.
Schedule
Reserve Officers work a regularly scheduled patrol shift on Friday or Saturday night. Reserve Officers manage traffic control, provide general security at many special events and are also called upon to assist the Police Department with training exercises or mock disaster drills. Reserve Officers may also be asked to assist other cities with emergencies or special events.
Events
Besides patrolling one or two Friday or Saturday nights per month and attending monthly training meetings, the following events will need Reserve coverage:
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Other assignments are added throughout the year as well.
Financial Compensation
The Edina Police Department does not offer financial compensation for its Reserve Officers, but you will be provided with a standard Reserve uniform and equipment.
Application Requirements
Volunteers come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Some are interested in a law enforcement career and others wish to provide worthwhile community service by contributing to the safety and security of Edina.
Requirements to Become a Reserve Officer; you must:
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be of sound physical and mental health
- Have a history of good personal conduct
- Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency
- Possess a valid Minnesota driver's license
- Successfully pass an oral interview
- Pass a background investigation
- Be able to commit a minimum of 10 hours per month
- Attend monthly meetings
- Attend Hennepin County Sheriff's Police Reserve School for 10 weeks
- Be on patrol a Friday or Saturday evening once or twice a month
How to Apply
Submit a Volunteer Edina Reserve Application online.
More Information
Contact Officer Sean Young or Officer Ray Ramrup for more information.
About the Program
The Explorer program provides educational training for young adults on the purposes, mission, and objectives of law enforcement. The program provides career orientation experiences, leadership opportunities and community service activities. The primary goals of the program are to help young adults choose a career path within law enforcement and to challenge them to become responsible citizens of their communities.
Meetings
The Edina/Eden Prairie Explorer Post meets weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the South Metro Training Center, 7525 Braemar Blvd.
Program Highlights
Nationally, more than 33,000 Explorers and 8,425 adult volunteers participate in Law Enforcement Exploring.
The program highlights include:
- The National Law Enforcement Exploring Leadership Academies
- Ride-alongs
- Career achievement awards
- National Law Enforcement Exploring Conferences
- Scholarship opportunities
State Conference
Every year the Edina/Eden Prairie Explorer Post travels to Rochester in the spring to compete in a state conference as well. The post also travels around the country to the national conference, which is held every other year.
Who Can Apply
The Edina/Eden Prairie Explorer Post Number 925 is open to young men and women ages 14 (and completed the 8th grade) through 20, with an interest in learning more about careers in law enforcement.
How to Apply
Submit a Volunteer Edina Police Explorer Application online
More Information
For more information about the post, please contact Explorer Advisers Officer Ricky Harr, Officer Nicole Frederick, or Officer Nick Navejas.
This group of clergy people serve the community by assisting the department with death notifications and other sensitive situations. They are also available for City employees and the community at large.
Desired Qualities
- Compassionate towards others
- Good listener
- Respect for law enforcement
- Remain calm in the midst of a crisis
- A desire to serve your community
Requirements
- Ordained with five years experience or receive a waiver from the Coordinator
- Approved by their ecclesiastical body or direct supervisor
- Pass an application process, including a criminal history check and department interview
Responsibilities
- Upon request by department personnel, provide pastoral care as needed to any designated citizen or department member without proselytizing
- Be on-call as schedule to handle emergency situations
- Attend monthly Chaplain meetings and trainings -- a minimum of 70 percent attendance is required yearly
Current Chaplains
Our current chaplains are Kurt Kalland, Mount Olivet Church; Steve Wheeler, Crossview Lutheran Church; Dan Christopulos, Orthodox Christian Mission Center; and Timothy Kingsley, St. Mark's Cathedral.
To Apply and for More Information
Contact Sergeant Nate Mendel.
The Edina Police Department is devoted to the development of future Law Enforcement Officers through the Edina Police Department's internship program.
What You Will Learn
The Department’s internship program is designed to provide current Law Enforcement students the opportunity to experience an advanced understanding of aspects and functions of a mid-sized, suburban police department. The program will include assignments relating to; Patrol, Investigations, Retail Crimes, School Resource, Community Service, Dispatch, Training and Administration.
Learning Officer Duties
The program is designed to provide an understanding of many aspects and duties performed by Police Officers. The program is progressive, beginning with exposure to many, elementary aspects of police work and ending with the completion of the intern’s “major project.” Interns will rotate through various divisions and assignments within the department and will be expected to participate in discussions, meetings and other related assignments. After gaining experience and competence in the basic functions of police work, the intern will be assigned their major project. Historically, these major projects are true working documents used in the actual operations of the police department. Interns will complete a daily activity and will report directly to the department’s Training Officer. As the Intern completes each work experience, they will receive a competency evaluation. The intern will be given an opportunity to openly discuss their assignments and review their work in an informal setting.
Unpaid
The program is unpaid. To gain a thorough academic understanding of police operations, we suggest a minimum program commitment of 120 hours. Although scheduling is flexible, the department does require bi-weekly staffing commitments from the student. The majority of the student’s assignment will mirror a Monday through Friday work week, however, several night and weekend shifts may be required to fulfill the educational experience.
Requirements
Applicants should possess a valid driver’s license and be enrolled in an accredited college law enforcement or similar program. Applicants must also be willing to submit to fingerprinting, criminal history checks, and agree to a confidentiality agreement. Applicants must have good writing and verbal skills, and be willing to perform potentially hazardous and dangerous work.
Though it is the Edina Police Departments intent to provide a unique learning experience for those individuals enrolled in the internship program, the Edina Police Department holds and retains the right to end the program or participation of an individual at any time.
How to Apply
Applications are not being accepted at this time.
More Information
For more information contact Officer Jacob Heckert.