Police Officer

If you’re looking for a department that’s large enough to offer real career paths but small enough that you’re never just a number, the St. Louis Park Police Department strikes that balance perfectly. With 63 sworn officers and a total staff of nearly 100, we’re a tight-knit agency where you’re not just a number, serving a community that supports its police.

That support shows up in meaningful ways—including the city’s commitment to ensuring staff are paid at 85% of their market group, reinforcing the value placed on the people who serve here.

$89,039 – $122,355 annually +Additional 3% raise starting 1/1/2027+ Shift differential from 6pm-6am (Tentative contract agreement for 2026)

Our pay scale is designed to attract and retain high-quality officers. Whether you’re a lateral looking for a department that recognizes your experience or a new recruit ready to start strong, you’ll find compensation here that matches the responsibility of the work.

Lateral candidates will receive a total hiring incentive of $10,000, paid in two installments:

• $5,000 upon successful completion of field training
• $5,000 upon successful completion of the one-year probationary period

New candidates will receive a total hiring incentive of $5,000, paid in two installments:

• $2,500 upon successful completion of field training
• $2,500 upon successful completion of the one-year probationary period

One of the biggest advantages of a medium-sized department is access. You won’t wait years for a chance to grow or specialize. These aren’t distant possibilities—they’re real paths officers here take.

Our officers have real opportunities to pursue assignments such as:

• Patrol (35) Mix of 10 and 12 hour shifts, 14 out of 28 days off
• Behavioral Health Unit (2) Respond to Mental Health calls with the assistance of Social Worker and Community Response Medic
• Traffic Car (1) Traffic enforcement, Targeted Enforcement due to community concerns
• Training Officer and Admin Sgt. (2) Develop, Track, Assign and Deliver Training
• Dwi Car (1) DWI Enforcement, DRE
• Investigations (8) Mix of 8 and 10 hour shifts
• Drug Task Force (1) Embedded in Hennepin County DTF
• Secret Service Task Force (1) Electronics Crimes Expert
• Violent Crime Reduction Unit (1) Embedded in BCA VCRU
• Police K9 (2) 2 bomb dogs, 1 cross training with SWAT
• School Resource Officer (2) High School and Middle School
• Community Outreach (2)
• Police Analyst (1) Investigative analyst non-sworn
• Dispatch (10) Independent Dispatch Center for SLP

• SWAT (13) Full SWAT team and consortium connection to Minnetonka, Edina, Hopkins, Eden Prairie
• Crisis Negotiations (7) Full CNT Team and consortium connection to Minnetonka, Edina, Hopkins, Eden Prairie
• Public Order Team (10) Works with West Command to include most of the Hennepin County Agencies.
• Drone Team (10) Patrol-Based Team, with routine training
• FTO (8) Train our new officers
• Law Enforcement Memorial Association Officer (1)
• Auto Theft Task Force Officer (1)
• Explorer Advisors (4)
• Reserve Advisors (2)
• Use of Force Instructor
• Firearms Instructor
• Firearms Armorer
• Peer Support Team (8) Trained Peer Support Members, Professional, Compassionate and Trusted People to help Employees with Wellness

• Work out on Duty
• Peer Support Team
• Annual Mental Health Check-in and follow-up services provided by agency provider with Law Enforcement Experience
• Brazilian Ju Jitsu Program
• Generous Flex Leave Program for time off
• Leadership Development Program

For out of state candidates, you must be qualified to be POST certified in Minnesota. Preserve law and…