Police Officer

Salary : $85,404.80 - $104,145.60 Annually
Location : City Hall, 600 Portland Ave, St. Paul Park
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00013
Department: Police Department
Division: Patrol
Opening Date: 10/02/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026 12:00 PM Central
Bargaining Unit: LELS


Primary Objective and Department Information
To effectively, efficiently, and responsibly enforce laws and ordinances, arrest offenders, provide medical attention, respond to assigned calls, provide crime prevention, assist the public, investigate crimes, testify, write reports, protect life and property, and recognize public safety concerns in a manner which preserves the peace, protects persons and property, and promotes public safety.

The Saint Paul Park Police Department is accepting FT Police Officer applications, with a start date around the end of November 2026. As a St. Paul Park police officer, you will be a part of a Washington County community in which the 5,800 residents (and growing), and city leadership show unwavering support of police. This small-town yet busy atmosphere within the St. Paul Metro Area allows officers to work with the community to be proactive, practice community policing concepts, and add quality to life.


In this fully staffed department, you will be able to take advantage of the following opportunities:

-5 on 5 off, 2 on 2 off work schedule (every other weekend off).

-Rotating Investigator

-Washington County Mobile Field Force Team

-Washington County SWAT/Negotiations Team

-Defensive Tactics Instructor

-Firearms Instructor/Armorer

-Pepperball Instructor/Armorer

-Taser Instructor

-And more....

Benefits (2026 Contract)

-Entry level base: $41.06 ($85,404). Top base achieved after three years: $50.07 ($104,145)

-PLUS Longevity years 5, 10, 15 (3% each step)

-Night Shift Pay Differential

-Tuition Reimbursement

-$1,200 annual Uniform Allowance (Uniforms and equipment provided by department when first hired)

-Work out on Duty

-Mental Wellness Program

-Health Insurance (Cafeteria-Style: HSA or Co-Pay). Employer contribution: $2,100/mo family; $1,225/mo single. Those who waive health insurance can choose to have $1,225/mo placed into a deferred comp program!


$4,000 Lateral hiring bonus. Other lateral hiring benefits dependent on experience and approval. Further details on the police officer position are available on the city's website.

Must be POST certified by hire date.

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops, maintains, and consistently applies a thorough working knowledge of the laws, ordinances, rules, policies, procedures, and court decisions required to effectively, and efficiently, perform the many roles of a St. Paul Park Police Officer.
• Enforces applicable federal and state laws, and local ordinances to protect life and property through effective arrests of criminal violators.
• Responds to a wide variety of calls for service and protects life and property by resolving citizen complaints; investigating and solving crimes, preserving peace and order and quality of life issues; and providing other general assistance while utilizing problem solving techniques, judgment, and appropriate use of force when necessary.
• Enforces traffic laws and issues citations/warnings for moving, mechanical, and/or safety violations.
• Investigates crimes, traffic crashes, suspicious circumstances and other calls for service, gathers evidence, and documents information.
• Apprehends and detains person(s) suspected of committing crimes including searching incident to arrest, reading him/her their rights, and questioning him/her. Arrests may require subduing suspect, using force as authorized by law, and using deadly force when lawfully justified.
• Follows up and investigates crimes as completely as possible, including assisting investigations.
• Works cooperatively with federal, state, county, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors.
• Provides emergency medical services as a first responder at crash scenes or crimes.
• Transports arrested persons to jail, intoxicated individuals to detox, mental health patients to the hospital, or other citizens in need of assistance.
• Handles crowds at labor disputes, demonstrations, and other civil protests.
• Promotes positive relationships between the police department and members of the community through crime prevention education, and other related activities as assigned.
• Actively engages in problem solving with residents, business owners, and other citizens.
• Establishes and maintains positive and respectful relationships with co-workers and members of the public.
• Directs traffic to assist motorists.
• Conducts business and residence checks.
• Works a variety of hours including special events, holidays, and weekends during all types of weather conditions and hazards.
• Primarily conducts solo patrol throughout the city, patrolling residential, business, and public areas, whether via auto or on foot.
• Participates in both non-emergency and emergency driving.
• Keeps patrol vehicles properly maintained and inspects patrol vehicle.
• Writes a variety of reports and articulates the facts in a manner such the facts are clearly understandable.
• Prepares for and testifies in court for criminal, traffic, and civil trials, ensuring a clear and articulate testimony.
• Operates a variety of equipment including, but not limited to, traffic radar and LIDAR, breath test devices, items related to giving first aid, computers, cameras, radios, and fingerprinting equipment.

Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Treat the public impartially, fairly, tactfully, and courteously.
• Communicates effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Understand and carry out complex directions.
• Learn local geography.
• Become proficient in the use of firearms and other weapons.
• Master the use of all required police equipment.
• Operate a motor vehicle under adverse conditions including emergency driving and inclement weather.
• See at a distance or close up, during daylight and nighttime hours to discern colors in order to identify vehicles or suspect's clothing description.
• Smell in order to detect the presence of hazardous materials, emergency conditions, and illicit drugs.
• Use touch to operate equipment properly, administer CPR, and other first aid procedures.
• Hear to detect suspicious activity from a distance or receive important information.

Qualifications
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• A commitment to and belief of the department's mission and values.
• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Associate's degree in any major or minor.
• Meet the educational requirements or reciprocity standards of the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.), i.e. be post eligible. Board to become licensed as a peace officer in Minnesota.
• Possess a valid, unrestricted, driver's license and have the ability to drive.

PLEASE SEE JOB BROCHURE LOCATED AT:
Health insurance through the City is NOT mandatory. If electing to not get health insurance, the city's monthly contribution of $1225/month can be put towards any City offered elected insurance plans such as short or long term disability, dental, vision, and/or a City offered deferred compensation plan.

If electing family health coverage, the City's monthly contribution is $2,100.
01


Are you currently POST Board eligible to be a peace officer in the State of Minnesota?

• Yes
• No

02


If not, what date do you anticipate being POST Board eligible?
03


Have you even been terminated or resigned in lieu of termination from another policing agency? (answering yes to this question does NOT disqualify you from this position)

• Yes
• No

04


If "Yes" to question 3, please explain:
05


Do you wish to apply for Veteran's Preference points? If so, you must complete the application for Veteran's Preference points (will be emailed to you and must be returned prior to the application deadline)

• Yes
• No

Required Question