Police Officer

About This Role

<p data-pasted="true">About Us: <strong>A Medium-Sized</strong><strong>-</strong><strong>&nbsp;Department with Big Opportunities</strong></p>If you’re looking for a department that’s large enough to offer real career paths but small enough that you’re never just a number, the St. Louis Park Police Department strikes that balance perfectly. With 63 sworn officers and a total staff of nearly 100, we’re a tight-knit agency where you’re not just a number, serving a community that supports its police. That support shows up in meaningful ways—including the city’s commitment to ensuring staff are paid at 85% of their market group, reinforcing the value placed on the people who serve here.<br data-pasted="true"><br><strong>Signing Bonus: $5,000 for new officers; $10,000 for experienced officers&nbsp;<br><br>$89,039 – $122,355 annually + Shift differential from 6pm-6am</strong><br>&nbsp;(Tentative contract agreement for 2026)<br><br>Our pay scale is designed to attract and retain high-quality officers. Whether you’re a lateral looking for a department that recognizes your experience or a new recruit ready to start strong, you’ll find compensation here that matches the responsibility of the

Requirements

<ul><li data-pasted="true"><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Review overall qualifications here: <a href="https://mn.gov/post/applicants/generalinformation/" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://mn.gov/post/applicants/generalinformation/" style=" color: inherit; text-decoration: underline !important;">https://mn.gov/post/applicants/generalinformation/</a></span></li><li><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Current POST license, eligible for POST license by August 31st, 2026 or for out of state candidates, meets out of state or military reciprocity requirements.</span></li><li><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Valid MN driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 60 days of appointment).</span></li><li><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Eligible to carry firearm in Minnes