Full Time Police Officer
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The City of Oak Park Heights seeks a full time Police Officer to enforce State and Federal laws and City ordinances. CURRENT STUDENTS, NEW GRADS, LATERALS encouraged to apply.
We offer hiring incentives which include $5,000 sign on bonus or up to $10,000 tuition debt reimbursement.
Lateral transfers for well qualified applicants will be considered for wage and vacation starting points.
Oak Park Heights has a 5,000-resident population with a large business district which swells our daytime population to 8-10,000. We have a very supportive city council with strong community support. Currently Oak Park Heights P.D. is a 14-person department consisting of patrol officers, sergeants, investigator, school resource officer for the Stillwater Area High School / investigator, police chief, and records/reception, and an embedded social worker. Up to three Officers are assigned on call to a multiagency County wide SWAT Team and Mobile Field Force Team. Officers work an 11-hour shift with every other weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun) off. Additionally, Officers have access to a well-equipped new on-site workout facility available on or off duty along with the resources of personal trainers and nutritionists paid for by the City. The department provides a technically current and professional work environment with a supportive wellness program.
The city offers competitive salary & benefits in a professional, participative environment. Applicants must be MN POST licensed or eligible to be licensed by December 1st 2025. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and pass an in-depth background check, physical, and psychological examination prior to appointment.
Union wage range per LELS contract which includes max 10% incentive pay for education/health wellness is $77,869 to $111,241 annually or $37.43 to $53.48/hour for 2025.
This posting is open until filled. CLICK HERE to complete the online Police Officer Application.