The City of Oak Park Heights seeks a full time Police Officer to enforce State and Federal laws and City ordinances. CURRENT STUDENTS, NEW GRADS, LATERALS encouraged to apply.
We offer hiring incentives which include $10,000 sign on bonus for new students or laterals under 2 yrs of sworn experience. $15,000 for laterals that are currently employed at an agency and have more than 2 yrs experience or up to $15,000 tuition debt reimbursement.
Lateral transfers for well qualified applicants will be considered for wage and vacation starting points.
Oak Park Heights has a 5,000-resident population with a large business district which swells our daytime population to 8-10,000. We have a very supportive city council with strong community support. Currently Oak Park Heights P.D. is a 14-person department consisting of patrol officers, sergeants, investigator, school resource officer for the Stillwater Area High School / investigator, police chief, records / reception, and an embedded social worker. Up to 3 Officers are assigned on call to a multiagency County wide SWAT Team and Mobile Field Force Team. Officers work an 11-hour shift with every other weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun) off. Additionally, Officers have access to a well-equipped new onsite workout facility available on or off duty along with the resources of personal trainers and nutritionists paid for by the city. The department provides a technically current and professional work environment with a supportive wellness program.
The city offers competitive salary & benefits in a professional, participative environment. Applicants must be MN POST licensed or eligible to be licensed by January 1st, 2026. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and pass an in-depth background check, physical, and psychological examination prior to appointment. Union wage range per LELS contract which includes max 10% incentive pay for education/health wellness is $77,869 to $111,241 annually or $37.43 to $53.48/hour for 2025. This posting is open until it is filled.
Quick online application is available through our city web site www.cityofoakparkheights.com or access the application through the survey link below. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OPHPOLICE