Job Description: Full Time Police Officer

The City of St. Joseph is approximately 70 miles northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The city is home to the College of Saint Benedict and is 5 miles from Saint John’s University. The St. Joseph Police Department is comprised of 12 sworn officers (chief, deputy chief, two sergeants, 8 patrol officers) and 2 office staff. We are a 24/7 department with no on-call time.   Officers work 10-hour shifts with two 5-day rotations, one 6-day rotation, and 4 days off between each rotation. This schedule gives officers two weekends off per month.  Officers belong to Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) labor union.

Benefits:

The City pays 80% of dental, 100% of the premium for long term disability insurance, and provides the employee with a $25,000 life insurance policy. The City contributes to a Health Saving Account and contributes monthly to health insurance premiums.  Employees receive 13 paid holidays and a personal day each year.  Employees receive a $725 uniform allowance per year and are eligible for a deferred comp plan.

Minimum Qualifications: Associates/Technical degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, or related field, or other credentials acknowledged by the MN POST that allows for full-time licensure.

Agency: City of St. Joseph

Location: 75 Callaway Street E, St. Joseph, MN 56374

Region: 5

Pay Rate: $32.50-$46.46 (Lateral entry encouraged, starting pay based on experience)

Deadline: Friday, June 13, 2025 at 3PM

Website Link: https://www.cityofstjoseph.com/Jobs.aspx

"> Job Description: Full Time Police Officer

The City of St. Joseph is approximately 70 miles northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The city is home to the College of Saint Benedict and is 5 miles from Saint John’s University. The St. Joseph Police Department is comprised of 12 sworn officers (chief, deputy chief, two sergeants, 8 patrol officers) and 2 office staff. We are a 24/7 department with no on-call time.   Officers work 10-hour shifts with two 5-day rotations, one 6-day rotation, and 4 days off between each rotation. This schedule gives officers two weekends off per month.  Officers belong to Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) labor union.

Benefits:

The City pays 80% of dental, 100% of the premium for long term disability insurance, and provides the employee with a $25,000 life insurance policy. The City contributes to a Health Saving Account and contributes monthly to health insurance premiums.  Employees receive 13 paid holidays and a personal day each year.  Employees receive a $725 uniform allowance per year and are eligible for a deferred comp plan.

Minimum Qualifications: Associates/Technical degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, or related field, or other credentials acknowledged by the MN POST that allows for full-time licensure.

Agency: City of St. Joseph

Location: 75 Callaway Street E, St. Joseph, MN 56374

Region: 5

Pay Rate: $32.50-$46.46 (Lateral entry encouraged, starting pay based on experience)

Deadline: Friday, June 13, 2025 at 3PM

Website Link: https://www.cityofstjoseph.com/Jobs.aspx

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Police Officer - City of St. Joseph

Job Description: Full Time Police Officer

The City of St. Joseph is approximately 70 miles northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The city is home to the College of Saint Benedict and is 5 miles from Saint John’s University. The St. Joseph Police Department is comprised of 12 sworn officers (chief, deputy chief, two sergeants, 8 patrol officers) and 2 office staff. We are a 24/7 department with no on-call time.   Officers work 10-hour shifts with two 5-day rotations, one 6-day rotation, and 4 days off between each rotation. This schedule gives officers two weekends off per month.  Officers belong to Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) labor union.

Benefits:

The City pays 80% of dental, 100% of the premium for long term disability insurance, and provides the employee with a $25,000 life insurance policy. The City contributes to a Health Saving Account and contributes monthly to health insurance premiums.  Employees receive 13 paid holidays and a personal day each year.  Employees receive a $725 uniform allowance per year and are eligible for a deferred comp plan.

Minimum Qualifications: Associates/Technical degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, or related field, or other credentials acknowledged by the MN POST that allows for full-time licensure.

Agency: City of St. Joseph

Location: 75 Callaway Street E, St. Joseph, MN 56374

Region: 5

Pay Rate: $32.50-$46.46 (Lateral entry encouraged, starting pay based on experience)

Deadline: Friday, June 13, 2025 at 3PM

Website Link: https://www.cityofstjoseph.com/Jobs.aspx

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