The City of Cottage Grove is a rapidly growing community with a population exceeding 44,000 residents and 37 square miles. The Cottage Grove Police Department is a growing and innovative department with a progressive vision, ambitious 5-year strategic plan, commitment to employee wellness, and commitment to excellent community-oriented service. CGPD is recognized as one of the premier law enforcement agencies in the state of Minnesota. CGPD officers benefit from top-notch training, numerous career development opportunities, exceptional facilities and equipment, permissive policies, and best practices. CGPD officers work in a positive environment with the full support of their leadership team and community. CGPD encourages proactive policing and community engagement making the work of a CGPD officer impactful and meaningful.
• Many career enhancement opportunities including K9, SWAT, Mobile Field Force, DWI/Traffic Safety Officer, Field Training Officer, Instructor, School Resource Officer, Community Engagement Detective, Case Management Detective, various detective positions, Crime Scene Team, and more
• Competitive wage and benefits
• Credit for previous law enforcement experience
• Take-home squads
• Work schedule that promotes work-life balance (Work only 1984 hours per year; 10.5-hour shifts; Sun-Tues or Wed-Fri and alt Saturdays)
Agency: City of Cottage Grove Police Department
Location: 12800 Ravine Parkway South
Cottage Grove MN
Region: 9
Pay Rate: $43.23 - $59.22
$89,918 - $123,178
Deadline: October 20th, 2025
Website Link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cottagegrovemn
"> Job Description: The Cottage Grove Police Department is hiring 1 full-time Police Officer and creating an eligibility list for future positions. Applicants must be MNPOST-eligible by January 1st, 2026. Law enforcement and military experience are preferred.The City of Cottage Grove is a rapidly growing community with a population exceeding 44,000 residents and 37 square miles. The Cottage Grove Police Department is a growing and innovative department with a progressive vision, ambitious 5-year strategic plan, commitment to employee wellness, and commitment to excellent community-oriented service. CGPD is recognized as one of the premier law enforcement agencies in the state of Minnesota. CGPD officers benefit from top-notch training, numerous career development opportunities, exceptional facilities and equipment, permissive policies, and best practices. CGPD officers work in a positive environment with the full support of their leadership team and community. CGPD encourages proactive policing and community engagement making the work of a CGPD officer impactful and meaningful.
• Many career enhancement opportunities including K9, SWAT, Mobile Field Force, DWI/Traffic Safety Officer, Field Training Officer, Instructor, School Resource Officer, Community Engagement Detective, Case Management Detective, various detective positions, Crime Scene Team, and more
• Competitive wage and benefits
• Credit for previous law enforcement experience
• Take-home squads
• Work schedule that promotes work-life balance (Work only 1984 hours per year; 10.5-hour shifts; Sun-Tues or Wed-Fri and alt Saturdays)
Agency: City of Cottage Grove Police Department
Location: 12800 Ravine Parkway South
Cottage Grove MN
Region: 9
Pay Rate: $43.23 - $59.22
$89,918 - $123,178
Deadline: October 20th, 2025
Website Link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cottagegrovemn
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Job Description: The Cottage Grove Police Department is hiring 1 full-time Police Officer and creating an eligibility list for future positions. Applicants must be MNPOST-eligible by January 1st, 2026. Law enforcement and military experience are preferred.
The City of Cottage Grove is a rapidly growing community with a population exceeding 44,000 residents and 37 square miles. The Cottage Grove Police Department is a growing and innovative department with a progressive vision, ambitious 5-year strategic plan, commitment to employee wellness, and commitment to excellent community-oriented service. CGPD is recognized as one of the premier law enforcement agencies in the state of Minnesota. CGPD officers benefit from top-notch training, numerous career development opportunities, exceptional facilities and equipment, permissive policies, and best practices. CGPD officers work in a positive environment with the full support of their leadership team and community. CGPD encourages proactive policing and community engagement making the work of a CGPD officer impactful and meaningful.
• Many career enhancement opportunities including K9, SWAT, Mobile Field Force, DWI/Traffic Safety Officer, Field Training Officer, Instructor, School Resource Officer, Community Engagement Detective, Case Management Detective, various detective positions, Crime Scene Team, and more
• Competitive wage and benefits
• Credit for previous law enforcement experience
• Take-home squads
• Work schedule that promotes work-life balance (Work only 1984 hours per year; 10.5-hour shifts; Sun-Tues or Wed-Fri and alt Saturdays)
Agency: City of Cottage Grove Police Department
Location: 12800 Ravine Parkway South
Cottage Grove MN
Region: 9
Pay Rate: $43.23 - $59.22
$89,918 - $123,178
Deadline: October 20th, 2025
Website Link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cottagegrovemn
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