Police Officers - Full-time and Part-time

Job Family LR-Protection/Law Enforcement
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Join the community at the University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus! In this centrally located, urban environment, you'll support a safe and inclusive environment for students, staff, faculty, and visitors.
Police officers are responsible for:

Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service
Providing emergency medical assistance
Working with the University community to increase safety through collaboration, problem solving, and education
Other duties as assigned, including investigative or other specialty assignments such as bike patrol or motorcycle patrol
We will be accepting applications until Friday, September 4th, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
2026 hourly top pay rate $57.61

• Competitive benefits (outlined below) including a tuition reimbursement program that covers 100% of the tuition cost for eligible employees pursuing their first baccalaureate degree and 75% of the tuition cost for all other eligible employees with supervisor approval.
• 50% - Patrol assigned area on foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or patrol car while interacting with the community and delivering service.*
• 20% - Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.*
• 5% - Administer medical treatment when necessary.*
• arrest violators of local ordinances and State and Federal statutes.*
• 5% - Work with the University community to increase safety through collaborations, problem solving, and education.*
• Police officers work in demanding and extreme physical environments and may be required to be in dangerous situations that pose a risk to their personal safety and health, such as incidents involving the threat of, or actual use of, a dangerous or deadly weapon by another individual. Police officers must be able to work all times of the day and every day of the year. Two or four-year degree from an education program certified by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board or a two-year degree from a non-certified education program plus certification by the Minnesota POST Board. (Police officers from other states must pass a reciprocity exam through the POST Board.)

One year of sworn law enforcement experience
Prior experience in a law enforcement agency. Candidates with prior relevant sworn law enforcement experience will participate in an abbreviated field training program and are eligible to be hired at up to the 24 months of service step and receive the 36 month/top police officer rate after 12 months and the successful completion of probation.
Demonstrated focus on servicing the community
Experience in a multicultural community
Fluency in a second language
Knowledge of criminal and motor vehicle laws and ordinances, case law, department and University policies and procedures, proper use of force techniques and standards, and knowledge of weapon use and abilities.
Ability to multitask while patrolling an area and being vigilant of what is occurring around them, while also listening to a police radio and keeping track of what their fellow officers are doing and whether or not they need assistance.
Pay Ran ge: $40.28 - $57.61 per hour; Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
maintaining equity within our organization. Applications must be submitted online. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To be considered for this position, please attach a resume to your application.
Applications will be accepted until Friday September 4th at 4:00 PM
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail View email address on click.appcast.io

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