What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Rochester, MN?
Position Description
The City of Rochester now welcomes applications for
Police Officers
Consider this career with the City of Rochester.
Both new and lateral officer applications welcome.
New officers may have limited experience or they may have recently completed their MN POST requirements to be licensed in Minnesota.
Lateral officers are currently employed as a police officers or sheriff's deputies. They have enough experience to begin as RPD officers and complete an expedited training program. Their salary will be based on their individual experience, job knowledge, and level of skill.
We look forward to your application!
Remember to include both a cover letter and a resume.
Statement of Officer and Department Accountability
Rochester Police Department believes that partnership and collaboration are essential to achieving trust and legitimacy within our community. We focus on the overall wellbeing and safety of our officers. We train and educate officers, giving them the tools they need to do their job safely. We encourage and aid them in achieving their career goals and interests. We champion officer wellness, and offer resources and opportunities to strengthen physical, spiritual and emotional health.
Our core values of integrity, service, compassion, respect, and innovation serve as a guide.
2025 wage range is $38.96 to $54.01
Duties And Responsibilities
Rochester Police Officers:
Police Officer Job Description
Notice of Examination
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must:
Rochester Police Information:
The City of Rochester now welcomes applications for
Police Officers
Consider this career with the City of Rochester.
Both new and lateral officer applications welcome.
New officers may have limited experience or they may have recently completed their MN POST requirements to be licensed in Minnesota.
Lateral officers are currently employed as a police officers or sheriff's deputies. They have enough experience to begin as RPD officers and complete an expedited training program. Their salary will be based on their individual experience, job knowledge, and level of skill.
We look forward to your application!
Remember to include both a cover letter and a resume.
Statement of Officer and Department Accountability
Rochester Police Department believes that partnership and collaboration are essential to achieving trust and legitimacy within our community. We focus on the overall wellbeing and safety of our officers. We train and educate officers, giving them the tools they need to do their job safely. We encourage and aid them in achieving their career goals and interests. We champion officer wellness, and offer resources and opportunities to strengthen physical, spiritual and emotional health.
Our core values of integrity, service, compassion, respect, and innovation serve as a guide.
2025 wage range is $38.96 to $54.01
Duties And Responsibilities
Rochester Police Officers:
- Embrace community policing as a philosophy and demonstrate these principles as part of their organizational culture.
- Are committed to providing fair and impartial law enforcement services.
- Treat people with dignity and respect.
- Remain neutral and transparent in their decision-making, and give individuals a voice through their interaction and engagement with the community.
- Strive to reduce crime and do their part to foster a safe and welcoming place to live, work and visit.
- Pledge to preserve peace, deliver emergency services, protect life and property, and enforce laws and ordinances.
Police Officer Job Description
Notice of Examination
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Possess a valid Minnesota Peace Officer license, be eligible to be licensed, or be in the process to be licensed in the State of Minnesota; and
- Possess a valid driver's license.
- Complete their application online and include both a cover letter and a resume.
Rochester Police Information:
- Department Vision and Mission Statements with RPD Core Values
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
- About the Department
- Pay
- Benefits
Salary : $39 - $54
