Police Officer Job Minneapolis Minnesota USA,Government

Location: Minneapolis

Salary: $45.06 - $52.40 Hourly
Location : Columbia Heights Public Safety Bldg., 825 41st Ave. NE, Columbia Heights, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Police
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: 6/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description

Join an Award-Winning Force
The Columbia Heights Police Department (CHPD) is recognized for its dedication to community policing and innovative crime prevention. We're seeking motivated, community-oriented individuals to join our team and help us continue to build strong relationships and maintain the safety and well-being of our residents.

Who We're Looking For
The Columbia Heights Police Department welcomes lateral officers and new recruits who are ready to make a difference.
Preference will be given to experienced officers and new law enforcement graduates, but applicants with a college degree who are looking to transition into a law enforcement career are also encouraged to apply.
Compensation & Benefits

Hourly pay: $45.06-$52.40
Lateral pay and vacation accrual based on prior experience
Longevity pay: $168/month after 2 years (increases at 4, 8, 10, and 12 years)
Bilingual pay: $150/month
Instructor pay and specialty assignment compensation (up to $250/month)
104 hours of holiday pay per year
Vacation accrual: 120 hours in the first year
Excellent PERA retirement plan and optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
Officer-in-Charge and FTO shift pay
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness-focused benefits, including on-duty gym access

Specialty Units & Opportunities

Drone Team
Mobile Field Force
Drug Task Force (DTF)
Investigations
School Resource Officer (SRO)
Community Policing Officer (COP)
SWAT Team
Use-of-Force / Firearms Instructor
Street Crimes Unit
Violent Offender Task Force
Traffic Unit

Why Columbia Heights PD?

Strong community support and engagement
Cutting-edge technology and equipment
Leadership training and advancement opportunities
Commitment to officer wellness and innovation

Examples of Duties

Understand and apply the Community Oriented policing philosophy of the Columbia Heights Police Department in the performance of police duties.

Patrols the City, on foot or in a vehicle, to preserve law and order, prevent and discover commission of crime, apprehend criminals and offenders, and to enforce vehicle and traffic laws, directs traffic, and enforces parking ordinances.

Provides a variety of information pertaining to the City and surrounding areas; gives directions and advises the public as to regulations, ordinances, where to obtain requested information, and locations of buildings, businesses, and residents; answers other questions.

Maintains a peaceful climate throughout the City; responds to domestic complaints; prevents loitering, responds to nuisance calls pertaining to stray animals, excessive noise, trespassing, and others; attempts to prevent potential troublesome situations.

Conducts detailed and thorough investigations of criminal offenses including burglaries, robberies, vandal isms, assaults, and other crimes and checks a variety of sources for stolen property; apprehends and arrests violators; makes a thorough search of crime scene for evidence or clues gathered, and protects evidence; searches for and apprehends violators; takes pictures; serves papers; conducts interviews.

Answers fire, accident, and other calls; mediates domestic disputes; delivers official city communications; assists victims and their families and friends; monitors residences of out-of-town citizens; prepares case, complaint, and shift reports; conducts preliminary investigations.

Provide credible testimony and/or evidence at trials, hearings, and before grand juries, as required.

Maintain strong code of ethics of the highest standard of conduct while on and off duty.

May perform lead work duties as required.

Performs special assignments such as those relating to school patrol or bicycle safety programs.

Performs other work as required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a full time police officer in the State of Minnesota at the time of hire.
Two or more years of work experience of a high public contact nature.
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