Chief of Police - Cleveland

League of Minnesota Cities (LMNC)

$72K — $93K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Peace Officer in Minnesota (P.O.S.T. Certified)
  • Associate degree in law enforcement or criminal justice
  • Five years of experience as a police officer
  • Valid Minnesota Class D driver's license
  • Completion of pre-employment psychological and physical examinations

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership in crime prevention initiatives
  • Manage law enforcement activities
  • Ensure public safety measures are effective
  • Collaborate with community stakeholders
  • Oversee police department operations
Full Job Description
Salary: $35.00 - $45.00 Hourly
Location : Cleveland
Job Type: FT
Job Number: Cleveland
Department: Not Applicable
Opening Date: 07/06/2026
Closing Date: 9/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

Job Posting

The city of Cleveland is accepting applications for a Full-Time/Part-Time Chief of Police.

This Position is responsible for providing leadership in the areas of crime prevention, law enforcement, and public safety within the City of Cleveland.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Licensed as a Peace Officer in the State of Minnesota.
(P.O.S.T. Certified)
- Associate degree in law enforcement or criminal justice.
- Five (5) years of experience as a police officer.
- Valid Minnesota Class D driver's license.
- It is a requirement of the City of Cleveland that any applicant being considered for this position undergo the following pre-employment examinations and checks, arranged for and at the expense of the City of Cleveland, before an offer of employment is made:
* Psychological Examination.
* Physical Examination.
* Background Check.

Learn more and apply:
Benefits information is not available for this position. Please contact the city directly for this information.

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