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Police Officer - part-time hours - Gaylord Police Department

Job Description: The City of Gaylord will be accepting applications for several police officer positions, working part-time hours. Applicants must be MN POST licensed. Wage negotiable at time of hire depending on qualifications and experience. No on-call time and no living requirements. Interviews will be scheduled as applications come in. Cover letter, resume, application, and supplemental questions should be submitted to the Gaylord Police Department, 220 Jefferson Ave E, Gaylord, MN 55334. Minorities are encouraged to apply. For additional information contact us at 507.237.2265

Agency: Gaylord Police Department

Location: City of Gaylord

220 Jefferson Ave E.

Gaylord, MN, 55334

Region: 7

Pay Rate: $31.87 to $41.16 DOQ

Deadline: Friday, October 30th, 2026, at 5:00 pm

Website Link: https://www.exploregaylord.org/government/employment

Part-Time Police Officer - Floodwood Police Dept.

Job Description: The City of Floodwood is accepting applications for a Part-Time Police Officer to join the Floodwood Police Department.

Applicants must be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Minnesota peace officer by the date of hire. Applicants must also possess a valid driver’s license, meet applicable citizenship requirements, and successfully complete criminal history, psychological, and medical examinations. An Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field is required.

Pay: $28.61/hour; $31.57/hour after six months

Deadline: Open until filled

Applicants must submit a City application, cover letter, resume, and a copy of their Minnesota POST license or eligibility letter.

For questions, contact Police Chief Christopher Kelley at policechief@floodwoodmn.gov or 218-476-2239, ext. 33.

Floodwood Police Department

111 8th Avenue West | PO Box 348

Floodwood, MN 55736

The City of Floodwood is an equal opportunity employer.

Agency: Floodwood Police Dept.

Location: Floodwood Police Department

111 8th Avenue West | PO Box 348

Floodwood, MN 55736

Region: 3

Pay Rate: Pay: $28.61/hour; $31.57/hour after six months

Deadline: Open until filled

Website Link: https://floodwoodmn.gov/employment-opportunities

PT Police Officers - Springfield Police Department

Job Description: The City of Springfield, MN is accepting applications for PT Police Officer openings.

Minimum qualifications: Associate of Arts or Associate of Science Degree in law enforcement and licensed or eligible to be licensed by the Minnesota P.O.S.T. Board.

Agency: Springfield Police Department

Location: Springfield, MN

Region: 7

Pay Rate: **The city is offering $55/hr to officers with 2 or more years full time experience after the initial training period while we have an officer on leave*** Regular rate is $35/hr for those with 2 or more years policing experience, $30/hr with less than 2 years experience, and part-time officers receive police and fire PERA, opportunity for additional pay during periods of a full time officer's extended leave.

Deadline: Open until filled

Website Link: https://www.springfieldmn.org/employment/pages/part-time-police-officer

Deputy Sheriff - McLeod County Sheriff's Office

Job Description: McLeod County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for Part-Time and Full-Time Deputy Sheriff positions. All applicants must be currently licensed by the MN POST Board or MN POST eligible by the time of appointment. You will be required to provide your MN POST Board eligibility letter prior to the start of the background process. All applicants meeting minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply.

McLeod County is currently hiring part-time and seeking applications for a full-time eligibility list.

McLeod County located in central Minnesota has an area of 311,388 acres, or 504 square miles, comprised of 14 townships, 9 cities, and 52 lakes. The County seat is located in Glencoe just 50 miles west of Mpls./St. Paul on Hwy 212. The McLeod County Sheriff's Offices has approximately 80 employees and serves six main divisions.

Salary:

-2026 McLeod County Salary Full Range: $32.37 - $48.55/hour. Applicants with sworn law enforcement experience may be eligible for elevated rates of pay based on review of qualifications. Differential pay is $2.00/hour

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

-Enrollment in the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Plan

-Paid vacation, sick leave, compensatory time, uniform allowance, and 12 paid holidays.

-No cost life insurance

-Employee assistance and wellness programs

-Medical, Dental, Vision options

-HSA with match

-FTO pay

Agency: McLeod County Sheriff's Office

Location: 801 10th Street E, Glencoe, MN, 55336

Region: 6

Pay Rate: $32.37 - $48.55/hour

Deadline: open until filled

Website Link: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/MIN1019MCMC/JobBoard/1e3cdeef-7cca-47ac-8b4b-e00281b4e2a4/?q=&o=postedDateDesc

Police Officer (Part-Time Hours) - West Concord Police Department

Job Description: West Concord Police Department is currently seeking to fill the position of a Police Officer. The position will be a licensed position, working part-time hours as needed to supplement scheduling needs. Weekends and holidays are required. General duties of the position are to perform responsible police work involving the protection and safety of the community through prevention of crime, preserving peace, regulating traffic, providing emergency services and other related duties as required.

Minimum qualifications: applicants must be Minnesota P.O.S.T. Board licensed or eligible to be licensed by date of appointment and must have a valid driver’s license. Applicants must also be able to pass a background investigation, medical and psychological evaluations.

Preferred qualifications: active MN Peace Officers license with another agency or the ability to commit to 2 years of active duty if hired by the city.

Applications can be obtained either online at www.westconcordmn.com or at City Hall. Completed applications MUST include a cover letter, resume as well as a photocopy of your POST license or eligibility letter and EMR certificate (if applicable).

Applications will be accepted by fax, mail, email at chief@westconcordmn.com and in person at City Hall.

Send applications to:

West Concord Police Department

Attn: Chief of Police

PO Box 435

West Concord, MN 55985

FAX: 507-527-2669

Agency: West Concord Police Department

Location: West Concord, MN

Region: 8

Pay Rate: $22.76 Hourly

Deadline: open until filled

Website Link: www.westconcordmn.com

Part-Time Police Officer - Eden Valley Police Department

Job Description: Eden Valley is a well-knit community with approximately 1,100 residents. The Police Department is looking to additional part-time Police Officers. Police Officers are expected to respond to calls for service, enforce traffic laws, and proactively patrol city streets.

Part-time Officers work 8 hour shifts typically starting in the afternoon into the late evening

Call Chief Borscheid, 320-453-5452, for more details.

Agency: Eden Valley Police Department

Location: Eden Valley

Region: Region 6 (Half is in Region 5)

Pay Rate: $28.36

Deadline: Until Filled

Website Link: https://ci.edenvalley.mn.us/police/

Full-Time/ Part-Time Peace Officer - Sherburn Welcome Police Department

Job Description: Sherburn Welcome Police Department is seeking applications for both PT and FT Police Officers. We value a healthy work-life balance, focuses on community-oriented policing, and has amazing small town support.

As a Sherburn Welcome Officer, you can engage in:

• Proactive Patrol

• Criminal Investigations from start to finish

• Community Policing and Programs

• Training Instructor - Field Training, Background Investigator

• TZD Events

• School Events

Sherburn Welcome Officers are LELS members and can use up to 200 hours of paid time off during the first year of employment. Other benefits include uniform allowance, take home squad cars, on call pay, and a supportive administration.

Minimum qualifications:

• Qualified applicants must possess at minimum a 2-year AA/AS Degree in Law Enforcement or certificate from an accredited college.

• Valid class D Minnesota Driver's License.

• MN POST Board license or letter from POST Board showing you are eligible to be licensed.

Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation, drug screening, physical and psychological exam.

Agency: Sherburn Welcome Police Department

Location: 21 E 1st St Sherburn, MN 56171

102 S Dugan St Welcome, MN 56181

Region: 7

Pay Rate: $28.20

Deadline: Continuous

Website Link: http://www.sherburnwelcomepolice.org/home-page.html

Police Officer - City of Deerwood

Job Description: General Duties:

This service position performs law enforcement work such as routine patrol, investigations, and traffic regulation for the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Special assignments may be received which call upon specialized abilities and knowledge usually acquired through experience, training, or education.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants need to be MN POST licensed or eligible by the date of conditional offer of employment. Candidates must possess a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license or equivalent out state license.

Applications are available on the City of Deerwood website at https://cityofdeerwood.com and through the City Clerk’s office 218-534-3152 or Police Department 218-534-3399 in the Deerwood City Hall. 23770 Forest Road, P.O. Box 187, Deerwood, MN 56444.

Agency: City of Deerwood

Location: 23770 Forest Road PO Box 187

Deerwood, MN 56444

Region: 5

Pay Rate: $23.00-$29.00

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

Website Link: https://cityofdeerwood.com

PT Police Officer - Janesville Police Department

Job Description: The Janesville Police Department is accepting applications for a part time officer.

Applicants should be licensed or eligible to be licensed and must be available to work various shift including weekends, nights and holidays.

The patrol duties include: crime prevention, investigations, emergency response, and public assistance. Police Officers protect and promote public safety throughout the city through enforcement of all federal, state, and local laws; preserve public peace; protect life and property; prevent crime; detect and apprehend violators of the law; as well as assist in the judicial process by reporting the facts of investigations to the prosecuting attorneys and by testifying in court.

The Police Officer works under the direction of the Police Sergeant and under the general direction of the Police Chief.

Applications and job descriptions can be found at the website link below. When on call, officers will maintain a 20 minute response time.

Agency: Janesville Police Department

Location: 101 N Mott St Bx O Janesville Mn 56048

Region: 7

Pay Rate: Starting wage of $36.92

Deadline: Ongoing

Website Link: https://www.janesvillemn.gov/index.asp?SEC=7C691D3D-33D5-4ECE-99BE-756C13505EA6

Part-time Police Officer Position - Grand Meadow Police Department

Job Description: Officer will work nights, weekends and holidays. Can be up to 32 hours in a week or one 8 hour shift depending on flexibility. Patrol duties, door checks, follow ups, write reports and serving the public. Great community to activate license or get experience in a pro-law enforcement town.

Must be able to pass all mandatory background tests required by the MN POST Board.

Eligible to take POST test when applying.

Agency: Grand Meadow Police Department

Location: 112 East Grand Ave

Grand Meadow MN 55935

Region: 8

Pay Rate: $20.00

Deadline: Until position is filled

Website Link: http://cityofgrandmeadow.com