The City of Medina has the following job openings:
POLICE OFFICE ASSISTANT: The City of Medina is accepting applications for a full-time Police Department Office Assistant. The position reports directly to the Public Safety Director and provides support to the department with primary responsibility for transcription duties and clerical work to support and assist the administration of the police department. This position is also responsible for planning and coordinating City and Police Department community events. The full wage range of the position is $23.94-$33.73.
Minimum requirements: high school degree/equivalent and ability to type accurately at 65 wpm and have working knowledge of personal computers, word processing typewriters, and word processing software and transcription/dictation equipment.
An application packet can be picked up at City Hall or is available here.
Application Deadline: December 11, 2024 at 4:30 PM
POLICE CADET (ICPOET GRANT): The City of Medina is accepting applications for a full-time police cadet 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. Cadets are paid to attend a law enforcement education and skills cohort program beginning early spring 2025 and ending in late summer 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.
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 $38.07-$49.2 per hour (DOQ).
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.
An application packet can be picked up at City Hall or is available here.
Application Deadline: December 11, 2024 at 4:30 PM
FINANCE DIRECTOR: The City of Medina is looking for a skilled and motivated person to join our team as the Finance Director. In this important leadership role, you will oversee all financial activities for our growing city, supervising the finance department to ensure efficiency and accuracy in all operations. You will provide valuable support to the City Administrator and City Council on financial planning, helping to shape the fiscal strategies that drive our community forward. The City of Medina is proud to hold a AAA bond rating, the highest possible rating, reflecting our strong financial health. We’re seeking someone who can manage complex financial tasks, possesses exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills, and is committed to the highest ethical standards.
An application packet can be picked up at City Hall or is available here.
Application Deadline: November 22nd, 2024 at 4:30 PM
POLICE OFFICER: We are looking for full-time police officers that are 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. 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.
NEW: We are offering a hiring incentive for lateral and new candidates!
Lateral Candidates (2+ years of experience)
The City will pay a candidate $10,000 as follows:
- $5,000 upon hiring
- $2,500 upon successful completion of the field training program.
- $2,500 upon successful completion of the probationary employment period
New Candidates (Less than 2 years of experience)
The City will pay a candidate $5,000 as follows:
- $2,500 upon hiring.
- $1,000 upon successful completion of the field training program.
- $1,500 upon successful completion of the probationary employment period.
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. 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.
An application packet can be picked up at City Hall or is available here.
Application Deadline: November 22nd, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Questions should be directed to Caitlyn Walker at caitlyn.walker@medinamn.gov