Job Description: Oakdale is hiring for entry level and lateral police officer positions. Lateral candidates pay commensurate with experience along, with front-loaded Paid Time Off based on previous service, and an accelerated FTO process.

Why join Oakdale Police? We offer:

Competitive pay: LELS Patrol Union pay scale for Police Officer in 2025 is $90,8120 - $113,525. The 2026 pay scale in 2026 for Police Officer is $93,545 - $116,930. Candidates with more than 10 years of experience are eligible for the Senior Officer pay range: $95,360 - $119,201 in 2025 and $98,222 - $122,777 in 2026.

Solid community support and a City Council that prioritizes public safety.

State-of-the-art police facility in design phase, breaking ground in 2026.

Strong culture of support for officer wellness and work-life balance where it’s understood we must take care of our officers so you can take care of our community.

Patrol Division works a wellness concept schedule. In addition to generous PTO and benefits packages, the city will pay you up to 78 hours wellness hours in lieu of owing time. The patrol schedule is an 11-hour shift (5/5, 2/2) with every other weekend off.

Contracted mental health and wellness support.

Ability to work out on duty and emphasis on officer wellness.

Workplace culture that supports you and your passion for police work as well as your personal responsibilities.

Robust training program and member of the HERO Training Center.

Opportunities for career enrichment, including SWAT, Mobile Field Force, SRO, department trainer, rotating detective positions, and community engagement.

Agency: Oakdale Police Department

Location: 1584 Hadley Avenue North

Region: 9

Pay Rate: 2026 - $44.97/hour up to $59.03 for highly experienced officers

Deadline: Open until filled

Website Link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oakdalemn/

"> Job Description: Oakdale is hiring for entry level and lateral police officer positions. Lateral candidates pay commensurate with experience along, with front-loaded Paid Time Off based on previous service, and an accelerated FTO process.

Why join Oakdale Police? We offer:

Competitive pay: LELS Patrol Union pay scale for Police Officer in 2025 is $90,8120 - $113,525. The 2026 pay scale in 2026 for Police Officer is $93,545 - $116,930. Candidates with more than 10 years of experience are eligible for the Senior Officer pay range: $95,360 - $119,201 in 2025 and $98,222 - $122,777 in 2026.

Solid community support and a City Council that prioritizes public safety.

State-of-the-art police facility in design phase, breaking ground in 2026.

Strong culture of support for officer wellness and work-life balance where it’s understood we must take care of our officers so you can take care of our community.

Patrol Division works a wellness concept schedule. In addition to generous PTO and benefits packages, the city will pay you up to 78 hours wellness hours in lieu of owing time. The patrol schedule is an 11-hour shift (5/5, 2/2) with every other weekend off.

Contracted mental health and wellness support.

Ability to work out on duty and emphasis on officer wellness.

Workplace culture that supports you and your passion for police work as well as your personal responsibilities.

Robust training program and member of the HERO Training Center.

Opportunities for career enrichment, including SWAT, Mobile Field Force, SRO, department trainer, rotating detective positions, and community engagement.

Agency: Oakdale Police Department

Location: 1584 Hadley Avenue North

Region: 9

Pay Rate: 2026 - $44.97/hour up to $59.03 for highly experienced officers

Deadline: Open until filled

Website Link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oakdalemn/

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Police Officer (Lateral & Entry Level) - Oakdale Police Department

Job Description: Oakdale is hiring for entry level and lateral police officer positions. Lateral candidates pay commensurate with experience along, with front-loaded Paid Time Off based on previous service, and an accelerated FTO process.

Why join Oakdale Police? We offer:

Competitive pay: LELS Patrol Union pay scale for Police Officer in 2025 is $90,8120 - $113,525. The 2026 pay scale in 2026 for Police Officer is $93,545 - $116,930. Candidates with more than 10 years of experience are eligible for the Senior Officer pay range: $95,360 - $119,201 in 2025 and $98,222 - $122,777 in 2026.

Solid community support and a City Council that prioritizes public safety.

State-of-the-art police facility in design phase, breaking ground in 2026.

Strong culture of support for officer wellness and work-life balance where it’s understood we must take care of our officers so you can take care of our community.

Patrol Division works a wellness concept schedule. In addition to generous PTO and benefits packages, the city will pay you up to 78 hours wellness hours in lieu of owing time. The patrol schedule is an 11-hour shift (5/5, 2/2) with every other weekend off.

Contracted mental health and wellness support.

Ability to work out on duty and emphasis on officer wellness.

Workplace culture that supports you and your passion for police work as well as your personal responsibilities.

Robust training program and member of the HERO Training Center.

Opportunities for career enrichment, including SWAT, Mobile Field Force, SRO, department trainer, rotating detective positions, and community engagement.

Agency: Oakdale Police Department

Location: 1584 Hadley Avenue North

Region: 9

Pay Rate: 2026 - $44.97/hour up to $59.03 for highly experienced officers

Deadline: Open until filled

Website Link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oakdalemn/

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