The City is offering a sign-on bonus to lateral officer candidates ($1,500 with first paycheck and $1,500 upon successful completion of probationary period.)
We offer:
Competitive benefits package
Longevity pay after 4, 7, 10 and 13 years of service
Additional wages for special assignments, including:
Bike Patrol
Commercial Retail Crimes Unit
Computer Digital Forensics
Crime Scene Photographers
Drone Team
Drug Recognition Experts
Explorer Post Advisors
Field Training Officer
Firearms Instructor
Hostage/Crisis Negotiators
K-9 Officer
Minnesota Financial Crimes Task Force
Motorcycle Unit
Narcotics Southwest Drug Task Force
Reserve Advisor
School Resource Officer
SWAT
Traffic Unit
Use of Force Instructor
88 hours of holiday pay, plus 8-hour floating holiday*
Paid parental and bereavement leave
Uniform reimbursement*
Citywide wellness program
Employee fitness incentive*
Employee Assistance Program
Annual mental health check-in program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Exercise while on duty
Numerous opportunities for overtime
*2021 contract
Hiring Process
Candidates can expect the following:
Written test
Field training program
Medical exam
Multi-stage interview process
Physical ability test
Psychological assessment
Thorough background investigation
Certifications & Licenses
Candidates must meet the licensing requirements and adhere to the standards of the Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training Board. New Officers will have to complete a one-year probationary period and must be eligible for licensure by the Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training Board at the time of hiring.