Politics & Government
The Minneapolis Police Are Hiring: Here's How Much They Pay
The public job listings come after a citywide ballot measure to dismantle and replace the department failed on Election Day.
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis Police Department announced Monday that it is hiring 50 officers and 40 recruits. The public job listings come after a citywide ballot measure to dismantle and replace the department failed on Election Day.
The department says it's looking for "people who have a strong sense and commitment for public service, outstanding character, sound judgment, excellent work ethic, effective oral and written communication skills, interpersonal tact, empathy, and compassion."
Both positions are full-time positions and require working weekends and holidays.
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Police officer (recruit)
- Salary: $31.45 - $40.74 Hourly
- Job Type: Full-time
- Department: Police
- Location: Special Operations Center (SOC), 4119 DuPont Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Vacancies: 40
- Full job listing.
Police officer (lateral move)
Candidates for the police department must have at least one year of full-time sworn experience.
- Salary: $31.45 - $40.74 hourly
- Job Type: Full-time
- Department: Police
- Location: Special Operations Center (SOC), 4119 DuPont Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Vacancies: 50
- Full job listing.
Find out what's happening in Southwest Minneapolisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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