What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Saint Paul, MN?
Salary : $85,633.60 - $111,945.60 Annually
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 25JUNE-POLICE
Department : Police
Opening Date : 01 / 21 / 2025
Closing Date : 5 / 16 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
About the Position
Looking to take the next step in an exciting law enforcement career? The Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD) is accepting applications for our next selection process. Find out more about what it means to work for the SPP D and watch our video below.
At this time, we are accepting applications. We encourage you to apply now and attend a hiring session when scheduled.
POLICE OFFICER HIRING SESSIONS Get to know us! The Saint Paul recruitment team will be hosting several hiring sessions every month until May 2025. We will send you an email invitation when we have session openings.
Here's what you'll learn in the sessions : Find out what it means to work for the Saint Paul Police Department and receive first-hand advice about how to stand out in the interview process.
- Understand the application process and educational requirements
- Learn how to prepare for the oral interview
- Find out about our background investigation, medical, psychological, and drug testing
- Gain more information about the Recruit Academy
- Get your questions answered from SPPD Police Officers
POLICE OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTION
For more information and essential functions, see our Police Officer Job Description
Our Benefits : We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging : The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
NOTE : If you are unsure about your eligibility for licensure as a Peace Officer in the State of Minnesota, we encourage you visit the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) for more information. Upon application, we will contact you if we need additional information regarding your eligibility for licensure.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
PLEASE NOTE :
If you have questions about your P.O.S.T eligibility, please contact Minnesota P.O.S.T. at 651-643-3060 or
How to Apply
b . A valid Minnesota Peace Officer License
c. A letter of acceptance into Skills or placement on a Skills waitlist
d. A letter verifying that you are scheduled to take the POST exam
e. A letter verifying that you are eligible to take the Minnesota POST reciprocity exam
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Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.
Learn more about our Hiring Process
After you apply :
Assessment : Oral Interview
In the oral interview assessment, a panel of interviewers will ask you structured questions about your past experiences handling specific situations, as well as character traits desirable to the position. The questions are designed to measure the degree to which you possess the characteristics identified as important to successful performance on the job.
Oral interview assessment dates : Wednesday, March 26, 2025, and Wednesday, June 18 and Thursday, June 19, 2025
If you have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, you may be eligible for accommodation in the assessment process. Please contact Michelle LeBow at 651-266-6519 or michelle.lebow@stpaul.gov.
GENERAL INFORMATION :
Open Job Posting : This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Eligible Lists : Eligible lists are typically created from a pass / fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview / hire anyone from the list.
Final Selection Process : You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening : This position requires a comprehensive medical examination including a drug test, psychological assessment, and a thorough Saint Paul Police background check including criminal history and employment history as a condition of employment.
Continued employment and appointment to the position of Police Officer is contingent upon successful completion of the 16-week Recruit Academy and probationary period. A critical element to successful completion of the 16-week Recruit Academy is the physical fitness test. See details of the minimum physical fitness standards cadets are required to meet on the City's website by clicking this
Continued employment is also contingent upon passing a probationary period of 2080 work hours in the position of Police Officer following successful completion of the Recruit Academy.
Human Resources Contact Information :
Michelle LeBow at 651-266-6519
Email : michelle.lebow@stpaul.gov
Veteran's Preference : If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement : The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include :
City Paid Benefits
Optional Benefits
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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening process. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.
Will you be at least 21 years old by 5 / 16 / 2025?
Are you currently in possession of or will you be in possession of a valid Minnesota Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state license by 5 / 16 / 2025?
What is your current Minnesota POST status?
If you selected "Accepted into Skills or placed on a Skills waitlist" in the previous question, please indicate your anticipated program completion date below (to include month, day, and year). If you did not, please leave this question blank
As indicated in the job announcement, I have attached the required documentation to my application regarding my Minnesota POST status. I understand that my application will not be further considered unless I attach documentation verifying my POST status.
Please describe any law enforcement work or other work experience you have. Include position titles, a brief summary of responsibilities, and length of experience.
Please describe your community and / or volunteer experience.
Please describe your historical, cultural, and / or social connection to Saint Paul and its neighborhoods.
Check all languages you speak, read, or write fluently. Candidates may be tested on the language selected prior to hire. If you are not fluent in a language other than English, select none of the above.
If your response to the question above was "Other", please indicate which language(s), in addition to English, you speak, read, and / or write fluently. If you did not select "Other", leave this question blank.
Data AdvisoryUnder the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, certain data, which is defined as "Applicant Data" is private and may not be shared by the Office of Human Resources until such time as your name is forwarded to the Saint Paul Police Department as a finalist for the position of Police Officer. By checking this box I agree that the following information may be shared with the Saint Paul Police Department prior to hiring : name, contact information, and work history. Participation is optional but highly encouraged because the purpose of the request is to allow for direct recruitment and engagement with you by the Department prior to date of examination and hiring. There are no consequences for not participating. Your information will be used to identify you as an Applicant and engage with you in recruitment related activities. Selected members of the Saint Paul Police Department are authorized to receive the answers provided. I authorize the Office of Human Resources to provide my information to the Saint Paul Police Department prior to the examination and hiring process.
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Salary : $85,634 - $111,946