Police Officer

About the City of St. Louis Park:

The City of St. Louis Park is a first-ring suburb immediately west of Minneapolis. The city covers roughly nine square miles and has a population of 50,000. The St. Louis Park Police Department (SLP PD) has an approved, sworn strength of 63 officers. With civilian and dispatch staff, the department employs 84. Last year, the police department handled approximately 50,000 calls for service and wrote nearly 8,000 reports.

Accepting candidates who may not be POST eligible until June 1, 2026. For out-of-state candidates, you must be qualified to be POST certified in Minnesota. See more info.

Preserve law and order, protect life and property, and enforce laws and ordinances in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the St. Louis Park Police Department. Create problem-solving relationships with customers using a thorough knowledge of the department’s community-oriented policing philosophy. Work directly with customers, staff, and other city departments to assist in resolving problems/conflicts. Represent the city with a courteous, helpful, and professional manner.

• Investigations (6)
• Secret Service Task Force Officer/Computer Forensics (1)
• BCA Violent Crime Reduction Unit (1)
• Community Outreach (2)
• Drug Task Force (1)
• Field Training Officer (11)
• Training Officer (1)
• DWI/Traffic Enforcement Officer (1)
• K9 Officer (2)
• SWAT (13)
• Mobile Field Force (10)
• CNT (Crisis Negotiator Team) (8)
• Use of Force Instructor (10+)
• Firearms Instructor (8+)
• Armor (6+) (Rifle, Handgun, 40 mm)
• Bike Patrol
• SFST Instructor
• Explorer Coordinator (3)
• Reserve Coordinator (3)
• Chaplain Coordinator (1)
• Peer Support (7+)

Culture where training, education enhancement and ability for advancement are prioritized for the professional growth of our staff and sustainability of the community we serve. All uniforms and equipment provided, Wellness Program, Work out on Duty, On-site Exercise Facility, TZD Enforcement (Toward Zero Deaths), In-house Dispatch Center, Full-time Fire Department.

• Fishing with a Cop
• Cops N’ Kids Holiday Shopping
• Citizen’s Academy
• New American’s Academy
• Basketball in the Park
• Parktacular
• Polar Plunge/Law Enforcement Torch Run
• Skate-a-palooza
• National Night Out
• Golf Tournament Fundraiser
• Faith & Blue Weekend

• Officers are paid double-time for working Thanksgiving and/or Christmas as well as any overtime on one of the nine contractual holidays.
• Officers can earn up to 34 days of flex leave per year or 272 hours.
• Interviews may be extended on an ongoing basis and position will be open until filled.
• For more information, you can reach out to HR at HR or hiring supervisor, Lt Paul Barnes at  / pbarnes.

• Apply the St. Louis Park Police Department’s community-oriented policing philosophy and articulate and utilize the SARA model effectively.
• Pro-actively patrol an assigned geographic area. Maintain knowledge of assigned district and recognize neighborhood characteristics which affect the incidence of crime and disorder. Regularly attend neighborhood meetings and consult with leaders in both business and residential communities.
• Respond to all distress or emergency calls, administer first aid, and investigate and report traffic accidents as required.
• Enforce city ordinances and state and federal laws in a fair and uniform manner according to established department policies and procedures.
• Make arrests and searches as required. Safely transport prisoners as required in accordance with approved department policies. Present testimony as required in court.
• Investigate complaints concerning violations of various city ordinances and state and federal laws including interviewing/interrogating witnesses or suspects and collect and preserve evidence. Maintain order at accidents or crime scenes and obtain signed statements when deemed necessary to support potential legal action in conjunction with department investigators.
• Use assigned equipment available through the department in a safe and responsible manner, i.e., firearms, automobiles, computers, radios, radar, etc. Disseminate and receive…