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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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Life "on the Beat" as a BCPD Police Officer

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Officers of the Brooklyn Center Police Department work in a very diverse community. Our policing style is best summarized as a community policing model.

Training

The Brooklyn Center Police Department invests in officers and values training. In your first few years, much of the training you will receive is mandatory; however, based upon prior training and experience, this is subject to change. All officers must complete our academy, which consists of two weeks of onboarding. This ensures officers are trained and versed in policies and procedures of the Department prior to hitting the street. This is designed to set up officers for success. This timeframe consists of de-escalation techniques, hands on arrest and control techniques, qualification of department issued firearms and less lethal munition systems, as well as scenario-based training.

After academy, officers will spend time with their dedicated field training officers. Traditionally this is a three and a half month process. The time can be shortened or lengthened dependent upon the candidate and their prior experience.

Work Schedules

Our work schedules are 12-hour shifts allowing for every other weekend off and they are in a 2-week repeating pattern. The following work schedules are typical for an average patrol officer and are selected based upon a shift bid.

6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Day Shift
10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Early Power Shift
2:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. Power Shift
4:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m. Late Power Shift
6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. Night Shift

Opportunities

The Brooklyn Center Police Department has a wealth of opportunities for officers selected as long as they meet the requirements of the position and are selected. Patrol officers can be selected for career enrichment opportunities such as a use of force instructor, field training officer, explorer advisor, mentor, the domestic abuse response team, negotiator, SWAT team member, as well as other various opportunities as they arise. As you advance your career we have positions such as the Street Crimes Unit, task forces, sergeant and detective.