Job Description: Serve a Community That Values You and Your Work
HPD is seeking motivated, community-focused individuals to join our dedicated team of law enforcement professionals. Whether you’re just beginning your law enforcement career or bringing years of experience to a new opportunity, Hermantown offers a supportive environment where your work truly makes a difference.
Hermantown is a growing community that blends small-town charm with modern amenities and a high quality of life. We patrol an area of 34.3 square miles with a balance of urban and rural. Our residents appreciate their police officers, and our leadership understands the demands and rewards of this profession. If you’re looking for a department that values professionalism, teamwork, and balance, Hermantown is the place to be.
Why Hermantown?
• Community Connection: A supportive city with residents who value their police department
• Quality of Life: Enjoy the balance of community amenities, excellent schools, and access to outdoor recreation right at your doorstep
• Team Culture: A professional, close-knit department where camaraderie, integrity, and service come first
• Career Development: Patrol, Detective Bureau, K-9, Tactical Response Team, SRO, DRE, Various Instructor Positions
• 12-hour Shifts – typically 5 days on, 5 off, 2 on, 2 off (every other weekend off is a 5-day stretch!)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Excellent Health / Dental Insurance
• On-Duty Fitness-access to our on-site fitness center
• Incentives:
o $4000 Recruitment bonus
o Front Loaded sick leave from 40-120 hours
Agency: Hermantown Police Department
Location: 5111 Maple Grove Rd.
Hermantown, MN 55811
Region: 3, 5
Pay Rate: • 2026 Starting (Entry-Level Patrol Officer) Hourly Wage: $34.56 ($78,489 annually including shift differential and holiday pay)
• 2026 Top Patrol Officer Hourly Wage: $47.29 ($106,953 annually including shift differential and holiday pay)
• Starting wage for Lateral Entry: Negotiated at final job offer
• Shift Differential Pay: $1.00/hour
• 4.5% Out-of-Class Pay for Detective and School Resource Officer assignments
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Job Description: Serve a Community That Values You and Your Work
HPD is seeking motivated, community-focused individuals to join our dedicated team of law enforcement professionals. Whether you’re just beginning your law enforcement career or bringing years of experience to a new opportunity, Hermantown offers a supportive environment where your work truly makes a difference.
Hermantown is a growing community that blends small-town charm with modern amenities and a high quality of life. We patrol an area of 34.3 square miles with a balance of urban and rural. Our residents appreciate their police officers, and our leadership understands the demands and rewards of this profession. If you’re looking for a department that values professionalism, teamwork, and balance, Hermantown is the place to be.
Why Hermantown?
• Community Connection: A supportive city with residents who value their police department
• Quality of Life: Enjoy the balance of community amenities, excellent schools, and access to outdoor recreation right at your doorstep
• Team Culture: A professional, close-knit department where camaraderie, integrity, and service come first
• Career Development: Patrol, Detective Bureau, K-9, Tactical Response Team, SRO, DRE, Various Instructor Positions
• 12-hour Shifts – typically 5 days on, 5 off, 2 on, 2 off (every other weekend off is a 5-day stretch!)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Excellent Health / Dental Insurance
• On-Duty Fitness-access to our on-site fitness center
• Incentives:
o $4000 Recruitment bonus
o Front Loaded sick leave from 40-120 hours
Agency: Hermantown Police Department
Location: 5111 Maple Grove Rd.
Hermantown, MN 55811
Region: 3, 5
Pay Rate: • 2026 Starting (Entry-Level Patrol Officer) Hourly Wage: $34.56 ($78,489 annually including shift differential and holiday pay)
• 2026 Top Patrol Officer Hourly Wage: $47.29 ($106,953 annually including shift differential and holiday pay)
• Starting wage for Lateral Entry: Negotiated at final job offer
• Shift Differential Pay: $1.00/hour
• 4.5% Out-of-Class Pay for Detective and School Resource Officer assignments
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Job Description: Serve a Community That Values You and Your Work
HPD is seeking motivated, community-focused individuals to join our dedicated team of law enforcement professionals. Whether you’re just beginning your law enforcement career or bringing years of experience to a new opportunity, Hermantown offers a supportive environment where your work truly makes a difference.
Hermantown is a growing community that blends small-town charm with modern amenities and a high quality of life. We patrol an area of 34.3 square miles with a balance of urban and rural. Our residents appreciate their police officers, and our leadership understands the demands and rewards of this profession. If you’re looking for a department that values professionalism, teamwork, and balance, Hermantown is the place to be.
Why Hermantown?
• Community Connection: A supportive city with residents who value their police department
• Quality of Life: Enjoy the balance of community amenities, excellent schools, and access to outdoor recreation right at your doorstep
• Team Culture: A professional, close-knit department where camaraderie, integrity, and service come first
• Career Development: Patrol, Detective Bureau, K-9, Tactical Response Team, SRO, DRE, Various Instructor Positions
• 12-hour Shifts – typically 5 days on, 5 off, 2 on, 2 off (every other weekend off is a 5-day stretch!)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Excellent Health / Dental Insurance
• On-Duty Fitness-access to our on-site fitness center
• Incentives:
o $4000 Recruitment bonus
o Front Loaded sick leave from 40-120 hours
Agency: Hermantown Police Department
Location: 5111 Maple Grove Rd.
Hermantown, MN 55811
Region: 3, 5
Pay Rate: • 2026 Starting (Entry-Level Patrol Officer) Hourly Wage: $34.56 ($78,489 annually including shift differential and holiday pay)
• 2026 Top Patrol Officer Hourly Wage: $47.29 ($106,953 annually including shift differential and holiday pay)
• Starting wage for Lateral Entry: Negotiated at final job offer
• Shift Differential Pay: $1.00/hour
• 4.5% Out-of-Class Pay for Detective and School Resource Officer assignments
