- law enforcement jobs -

The Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training has a centralized space with listings all across Minnesota. 

This centralized data base gives you open patrol,  corrections positions, and CSO careers in Minnesota. You can search for the entire state or a specific area. It's a great data base to start with once you are ready to begin the search for a patrol or corrections job. 

Be sure to check back often as new opportunities will be listed & as they become available. 

Be a part of something larger than yourself while serving your community. The Arizona Department of Public Safety is holding several open testing days in November and December of 2025 to test for the position of State Trooper. The written and physical tests will be held in Phoenix  in November & December of 2025. Phoenix location testing will be on November 6, 17, or 22 and in December on the 4,15, or 20th. There are several dates in November and December for testing in Tucson, Sierra Vista, Kingman and Yuma. 

The requirements to apply include H.S. Diploma or GED, being a U.S. Citizen and you must be 21 before the end of the academy. Check out their website for more information & the link to apply. There are also openings for Detention Transport Officer which closes on 11/02/2025. Best of luck to you all!

The St. Louis Park Police Department encourages those wanting to become an officer to check out their Pathways to Policing Program which was created to help draw a more diverse pool of candidates, including people of color, women, veterans and those who have a career or education background outside of law enforcement who could bring fresh perspectives to the job.

 The Cadet program is for those who are already enrolled in a regionally accredited, postsecondary peace officer education program by offering part-time work and $5,000 per year tuition reimbursement. Be sure to check out these two amazing programs and the other opportunities with this progressive department. 

The St. Paul Police Department is the capital city of Minnesota. Working as an officer brings you from the Mississippi River to downtown to the pride of the East Side. The department is currently hiring officers for the next academy class. The next deadline is December 19, 2025 for an academy start in May of 2026. Be sure to head over to their website using the link below to see an awesome video about what it's like to work for SPPD.  Lateral officer hiring is ongoing throughout the year. 

The position of Community Engagement Cadet  is a transition position into Police Officer for the City of Saint Paul. You must be enrolled in a MN POST Board approved law enforcement or criminal justice program within 120 days of appointment. Head over to their website to learn more. 

The Duluth Police Department is hiring lateral patrol officers for their police department on a continuous basis. If you've been a police officer for at least three years and have a POST license in good standing, or are eligible for POST, you can apply to join our team at any time. During the hiring process, lateral officers are able to begin at the Chief's Interview phase of the three-month hiring process. This is shorter than the five-month process new recruits go through. Depending on officers' prior experience, Lateral Officers may go through a shorter academy and Field-Training Officer Program.

Please be sure to head over to their job site to learn more about the hiring process for lateral police officers. 

The City of Moorhead Police Department is seeking qualified lateral applicants for the position of Police Officer. If you’re looking for a change, come join our team! 

Lateral entry credit is based on previous experience as a patrol officer and will be evaluated individually. Lateral hires will have an expedited in-house academy and can expect an accelerated FTO process.

• New hire with one year or more of qualified experience may be eligible for $5,000.

Have you always wanted to work where rural meets urban? Then Carver County S.O. is for you! We are hiring patrol deputies to work 12-hour shift which means you have up to 7 days off once every 2 weeks plus a take home car if you live in the Carver County boundaries.

The CSO position is also open & will be holding in-person interviews on November 5, 2025. 

 The test dates are as follows for patrol deputy: 

• Apply by 10/27/25 – Interview on 11/04/25
• Apply by 11/03/25 – Interview on 11/12/25
• Apply by 11/10/25 – Interview on 11/19/25
• Apply by 11/17/25 – Interview on 11/25/25

Be sure to head over the Carver County website for more information. 

The Minneapolis Police Department is currently hiring Lateral Police Officers on an ongoing basis. Officers hired in this lateral hiring process will participate in a one-month orientation and on-boarding process rather than the Minneapolis Police Recruit Officer Academy. After successful completion of orientation, Officers will then participate in a three-month FTO, with the potential of an extension if needed.

Licenses:

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Valid Minnesota POST license or the ability to obtain one prior to date of hire.

Experience:

• Previous Law Enforcement Experience (1 year preferred). Department reserves the right to determine the nature and extent of training necessary for a candidate to be considered for the Police Officer position.

Note: Applications submitted without proof of Minnesota P.O.S.T. status will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered. Proof of Minnesota P.O.S.T. and/or supplemental documents will not be accepted by email, fax or in person. All documents must be uploaded and submitted with your on-line application.

The Minneapolis Park Police is hiring cadets for their upcoming academy. Park Police Officers are licensed as peace officers by the State of Minnesota. They are responsible for patrolling parklands, responding to calls for service, enforcing laws and ordinances, working with and supporting MPRB field staff, and all other duties inherent to their mission. Park Police Officers are divided between two shifts (day-watch hours are 7am to 4pm and mid-watch hours are 4pm – 1am). Park Police Officers have policing authority across the City of Minneapolis, as well as in MPRB parklands located outside the city limits.

Police Cadet candidates will attend and successfully complete a program in law enforcement at a department-authorized institution for the purpose of meeting the academic and technical skills requirements of the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Board. Upon successful completion of all required training, the Police Cadet, Parks will transition into the position of Police Officer, Parks.  No police or law enforcement experience is required to apply. This is a full-time, benefited position. The application is due by October 31, 2025. The Academy is tentatively scheduled to begin January 2026.

The St. Cloud Police Department is seeking hard-working individuals who are passionate about their community and serving others with compassion, honesty, and respect. 

What sets us apart? With 122 sworn positions, there are endless opportunities. St. Cloud Police Department is one of the largest metropolitan police departments in Minnesota, which translates to increased opportunities for leadership and advancement. Specialty assignments include Criminal Investigations Unit, Violent Offender Task Force, Community Response Team (COP House), SWAT, K9, Community Crisis Intervention Team, Field Training Officer, School Resource Officer, Sex Trafficking Task Force, and many more!

Text JOINSCPD to (320) 373-9183 to connect with a recruiter. 

The Oshkosh Police Department in Oshkosh, Wisconsin is hiring Police Officers including Lateral Officers. Lateral transfers will be considered for immediate hiring. To be considered for an entry position, you must be at least 20 years of age, possess a Bachelor Degree, an Associate Degree, or a minimum of 15 credits from an accredited college or university with the ability to obtain 60 credits within the first 5 years of employment - be sure to head over to their website to learn more about the job and other requirements.

Deadline to apply is December 23, 2025.

The Golden Valley Police Department is hiring for both Entry-Level & Lateral Officers. Golden Valley is a rapidly growing police department which serves a very supportive community of nearly 25,000 residents. We are seeking to add community-focused leaders in the public safety industry to join our department, starting with a two-week academy and a five-phase field training program.
GVPD team members have many opportunities for career development including: SWAT, FTO, WMD, DRE, VOTF, crisis negotiators, drone pilots, detectives, school resource officer, more.

Priority Candidate Consideration is based on the following application dates:

1st Round of Consideration: 10/19/2025

2nd Round of Consideration: 11/09/2025

3rd Round of Consideration: 011/30/2025
4th Round of Consideration: 12/21/2025