Police Officer

Pay: $40.42/hr - $58.89/hr (2026 rates) depends upon experience and qualifications

Deadline to Apply: October 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM

Interviews: November 4 - November 24, 2026 (virtual and onsite)

Expected Start date: Based on eligibility

POST Eligible: By July 1, 2027

• Candidates hired during this recruitment process, who successfully complete their Field Training Program and one year of employment with the City of Eden Prairie, will receive a hiring bonus of $3,500.
• Full-Time, Non-Exempt
• Benefits Eligible Date of Hire
• Reports to Patrol Sergeant
• Located at Eden Prairie City Center (8080 Mitchell Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344)
• Rotating shift (must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays).

The Police Officer begins their role in the Patrol Division by protecting and serving the community of Eden Prairie by providing quality services and law enforcement customized to meet the needs of the community.

• →Proactively patrols the community for potential public safety issues. Uses sound judgment and critical thinking to monitor and deter potential crime.
• →Responds to and documents calls for police service such as reported crimes or suspicious activity, medical emergencies, and traffic accidents.
• →Enforces laws, ordinances, and codes with a special emphasis on traffic enforcement.
• →Investigates crimes including the collection and preservation of evidence, interviewing victims, suspects, and witnesses, preparing related reports and court testimony.
• →Educates residents, schools, and businesses about public safety-related issues.
• →Secondary assignments are available for officers through a selection process after their first 12 months on the job. Secondary assignments include: K9 officer, SWAT Team member, Field Training Officer, Use of Force Instructor, Weapons Systems Armorer, Crisis Negotiator, Youth Diversion Officer, Crime Scene Tech Unit Officer, Domestic Abuse Response Team member, Crisis Intervention Techniques Team member, Reserve Unit Coordinator, Adult Investigator, School Liaison Officer, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Pilot, Peer Support Team, Police Explorer Advisor, and Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in law enforcement or related field preferred.
• Minnesota Peace Officer Training Board (P.O.S.T.) eligible by date of appointment, but no later than July 1, 2027, If you have received your education or passed the P.O.S.T. Board Exam in another state, you will need to complete the Minnesota P.O.S.T. Board requirements for Peace Officer Licensing and pass the MN P.O.S.T. Board Exam or Reciprocity Exam by July 1, 2027.
• Knowledge of and experience in criminal and traffic law preferred (i.e. experience as a community service officer, police explorer, security guard, etc.).
• Approximately 85% of the time is spent in the field on patrol. Incumbent is required to carry a firearm, take appropriate safety precautions and wear protective body armor. While on patrol or at crime scenes, incumbent may have exposure to injury, trauma, angry or violent individuals, animal bites, blood-borne and air-borne pathogens, traffic accidents, visual and emotional trauma, toxic chemicals, adverse road and weather conditions, and other hazardous conditions. Incumbent spends a large portion of each day in a patrol vehicle, frequently exiting and entering vehicle. Incumbents must be able to climb ladders, walk or run on uneven surfaces. Required to lift up to 150 lbs. Must be able to pass gas mask fit testing. While on patrol, continual attention to detail in monitoring surroundings is required. A high level of attention to detail and deadlines is required in completing reports and paperwork. Must be able to meet the physical demands/requirements of Minnesota Peace Officer Training Board (P.O.S.T.) to qualify for and maintain status as a licensed peace officer.
• Required to attend Emergency Medical Response (EMR) training and in addition are encouraged to obtain their EMT National Certification.
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. Pre-employment processes for this position include professional reference checks, background check, driver’s license check (must have valid driver’s license and excellent driving record), pre-employment physical exam, pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, work history verification, education verification and psychological evaluation.

• Accountability: Follows through on commitments. Focuses on appropriate tasks throughout the shift. Is prepared and punctual to all scheduled shifts. Actions and words are in sync. Follows all policies and procedures. Take responsibility for actions. Shares the right information. Maintains confidentiality.
• Communication: Communicates in a clear and consistent way so the receiver understands the message. Tailors words, non-verbal and verbal body language to audience. Able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles. Can get messages across that have the desired effect.
• Sound Judgement: Makes effective decisions with provided information. Weighs options and analyzes different ways to complete tasks, options, pros and cons. Choses appropriate action based on a specific situation. Moves forward with the best option to achieve task/goal.
• Decision Making: Can make good decisions independently. May seek additional input from others when necessary to reach a conclusion when appropriate. Quickly thinks about possibilities before acting. Determines best course of action in the moment based upon training and experience. Able to take learned decisions in one area and apply in similar situations.
• Technical Learning: Consistently achieves the technical knowledge necessary to be effective. Stays up to date with laws, statutes, industry standards, organization, and product information. Able to learn and apply knowledge to work. Utilizes technology to achieve goals/results.
• Composure: Exhibits self-confidence and asserts self appropriately to advocate a point of view. Is calm under pressure and can be counted on holding things together during tough times. Can handle stress and maintain balance even when unexpected circumstances arise. Able to identify and manage crisis situations. Faces adversity head on and energized by tough challenges.

We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance and relationships.

 The goal of the recruitment process outlined above is to find talented candidates for current openings and for future openings who have the potential to move into a police officer position due to vacancy. Therefore, the City reserves the right to create and manage an eligibility list of candidates from this posting for future openings which occurs within 6 months from the posting date.