Police jobs

We explain how you can become a Minneapolis police officer.
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Become a community service officer

Our process allows you to go to school while working as an officer.

Become a cadet

Our process for hiring cadets involves teaching, training and testing.

Become recruits and laterals

Training is an important part of our hiring process.

Police pre-employment tests

You must meet our health and fitness standards.

Minneapolis Police Academy

Recruits and lateral officers go through training at our academy and in the field.

Police job benefits

We offer excellent pay and cover many job-related costs.

Rebuild trust and keep our community safe

As a police officer, you will be part of a team that is committed to: 

  • Rebuilding community trust
  • Keeping everyone in our City safe

You will:

  • Be assigned to one of five precincts
  • Work 10-hour shifts
  • Patrol the City, get to know our residents, and keep our neighborhoods safe

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Recruitment

Minneapolis Police Department

Email Police Recruitment

Phone

612-673-5583