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FAQs

Am I allowed to have facial hair?

Employees are allowed to have facial hair under the following conditions:
• Mustaches must be short and trimmed and not to exceed below the corners of the mouth.
• Goatees shall be worn with a mustache with the jaw and neck line cleanly shaven.
• Beards must be worn with a mustache, must not be longer than ½ inch and must even and not patchy.
• Sideburns must not extend below the bottom of the ear.

Employees may be required to shave for special events or while in Class “A” uniform.
Am I required to pay for my uniforms and equipment?

No; regardless of the position within the department you apply for all uniforms and equipment will be paid for by the City.
Can I have a second job?

All Brooklyn Center Police Department employees are required to fill out an outside employment form to be approved by the Chief of Police. Candidates who currently have other jobs prior to employment with the City of Brooklyn Center should disclose this during the hiring process.
Can I have tattoos?

Employees may have visible tattoos so long as they are not deemed offensive. Offensive tattoos may include; images that depict racial, sexual, discriminatory, obscene or gang related images/language.
Do I need to be a Brooklyn Center resident to apply?

No; however, all applicants selected for hire will be eligible for a one-time $1,000 hiring bonus if they live within the City of Brooklyn center at the time of appointment.
How do I complete a ride-along?

Please complete and submit ride-along request forms to joinbcpd@brooklyncentermn.gov.
Is there a drug test?

Applicants who move on to the medical evaluation phase will be required to submit to a drug test as part of the evaluation.
What if I am currently employed as a police officer in another state?

The first step in the hiring process for any position within the Brooklyn Center Police Department is to complete an application.

Out of State Reciprocity

Military Reciprocity
What is the first step of the hiring process?

The first step in the hiring process for any position within the Brooklyn Center Police Department is to complete an application.
Will I be required to work nights, weekends, or holidays?

• All applicants applying for police officer and CSO positions will be required to work all of the above depending on their schedule assignments.
• Applicants applying for the Records Technician position will work a daytime Monday through Friday work schedule with holidays off.

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Hiring Process

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We have licensed officers and non-licensed law enforcement professionals serving the Brooklyn Center Community through our police department.

Please select the law enforcement position you wish to learn more about:

Licensed Peace Officer Positions

Police Officer Application Process

Application

All candidates seeking employment with the City of Brooklyn Center are required to submit an online application. Necessary application information includes personal information (name, address phone number), work history, references and a list of supplemental questions to be completed. All police officer applications will be scored by a Commander within the department.

Interview

PD Fitness Room Applicants selected to move on to the interview phase will be asked to conduct a panel interview with current officers. Interviews will last approximately 30 minutes and consist of about 8 questions. Virtual interviews may be conducted on a case by case basis. Interviewees are also encouraged at this stage to ask questions in order to learn more about the department.

Background Investigation

Candidates moving on to this phase will be asked to complete a detailed packet regarding their personal history in order to determine suitability for employment with the City. Specific background information includes but is not limited to:

Criminal History Records (federal, state, county, local)
Police Reports (federal, state, county, and local)
State and Local Accident Reports including different jurisdictions
State and Federal Sexual Predatory Offender Registration List
Driving Records (Minnesota and other states)
Employment References
Education/Training (transcripts/certificates)
Personal References
Credit Report (Equifax or other contracted Credit Report Agency)
Financial Records/Transactions
Military Records
Fingerprints

During the background phase candidates will also be required to complete a ride-along with a patrol officer. Ride-alongs are scheduled based on the candidate’s availability.

Chief’s Interview

Martinez holding up Faux Evidence Bag Candidates successfully completing the background investigation will be asked to complete a one on one 30-minute interview with the Chief of Police.

Medical Evaluation

Selected candidates will be asked to complete a medical evaluation to determine if they are free from any medical condition complete which might adversely effect their abilities to complete the duties required of the police officer position. Testing in this phase includes:

Drug Screening Test
Hearing Test
Physical Abilities Test

Psychological Evaluation

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Selected candidates will be asked to complete an oral interview with a licensed psychologist in order to determine if the candidate is free from any emotional or mental condition which might adversely effect their ability to complete the duties required for the police officer position. Evaluations will typically take 4-6 hours.

Job Offer

Congratulations! You have successfully completed all of the steps necessary for employment. You will be provided an official job offer and contacted by the Field Training Supervisor to determine your start date.

Professional Support Staff

Professional Support Staff Application Process

We currently have no openings.

The professional support staff roles within our agency are as follows: Administrative Assistant, Crime Analyst, Crime Prevention Specialist, Property Technician, Records Specialist and Records Technician.