The City of Medina has the following job openings:
POLICE OFFICER: The City of Medina is accepting applications for a full-time police officer who is service oriented, dedicated, and self-motivated. We are a small, busy, growing community, west of Minneapolis. We have a family atmosphere with great support from our City Council and community. We welcome both entry-level and experienced lateral candidates, women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a full-time peace officer in the State of Minnesota by time of appointment.
We offer competitive wages of $36.96 to $47.84 per hour ($76,876-$99.507). We also offer a continuous service incentive of 3% at 10 years of service and 6% at 15 years of service added to the base pay.
Patrol Officers currently work 12-hour shifts which provides for a 5-day weekend every other week. Opportunities within the department also include possible assignments for General Investigations, Mobile Field Force (Hennepin County), West Metro Drug Task Force, Drug Recognition Officer (DRE), and Towards Zero Death Enforcement Traffic Enforcement. The City offers a great benefit package including 100% of the health insurance premium for full-time employees electing single coverage and up to $1,753 per month for family. An application packet can be picked up at City Hall or is available here.
POLICE CADET: The City of Medina is accepting applications for a full-time police cadet who is service oriented, dedicated, and self-motivated. Cadets are paid to attend a law enforcement education and skills cohort program beginning fall of 2024 and ending in spring 2025 to give them the required educational piece to become a licensed peace officer in the State of Minnesota. When not scheduled to attend any required classes for the ICPOET Grant Cohort Program, will report to the Medina Police Department office to perform tasks as assigned. This is a full-time temporary position (24 weeks) with a wage of $23 per hour. Cadets will be eligible for single coverage medical and dental insurance benefits. Applicants must have a 2-year or 4-year degree from a regionally accredited college or university. After passing the cohort program and State of Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training licensing exam, the cadet would be eligible to transition to a full-time police officer with the City of Medina. Current City of Medina Police Officer wages are $36.96 to $47.84 per hour ($76,876-$99.507).
An application packet can be picked up at City Hall or is available here.
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Questions should be directed to Caitlyn Walker at caitlyn.walker@medinamn.gov