Salary: $40.56 - $57.53 Hourly
Location : 430 3rd Street, Farmington - 1
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 00037E
Department: Police
Division: Police Patrol
Opening Date: 09/14/2026
Closing Date: 9/28/2026 4:00 PM Central

This position is responsible for patrolling, investigation, service and enforcement functions, to generally provide for the safety of the public, and to perform related duties as assigned.

• Patrols a designated area of the city on foot and/or in a radio equipped patrol car. Performs complex investigation, renders service, enforces traffic and criminal laws, and generally provides for the safety of the public.
• Interacts and works with diverse groups of people within the department and the community to render service and collect information.
• Uses problem solving skills, creativity, and innovative approaches to identify community concerns, present options of courses of action, identify resources, plan for implementation of desired changes, and evaluate success
• Coordinates information and resources among other department employees, public and private agencies, and citizens regarding crime problems and solutions.
• Reads and applies department policies, rules, regulations, instructions, laws and ordinances, and general literature pertaining to policing.
• Analyzes and interprets legal codes and criminal evidence.
• Prepares written reports and memoranda summarizing information.
• Uses computers for reports, communications, and information retrieval.
• Testifies in court regarding policing duties.
• Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents. Responsible for safety of self, others, materials and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in law enforcement or criminal justice; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.
• P.O.S.T. license by appointment date.
• Valid MN Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of experience working as a licensed Police Officer.

The City of Farmington is currently conducting a citywide classification and compensation study. This position is posted using the job description and wage range in effect as of the posting date. The City's goal is to implement any resulting classification or compensation adjustments on or around January 1, 2027; however, final timelines are subject to completion of the study and agreement with the applicable labor union. Any updates that occur during the recruitment process or after hiring will be communicated to the selected candidate.
The City of Farmington offers a wide variety of benefits that employees can choose, to include, medical, dental, vision, supplementary life, accident and critical illness, short term disability, in addition to, deferred compensation, HSA and HRA health savings account.
01

Do you have at least an associate's degree in law enforcement or criminal justice; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a Minnesota POST license, or will you be eligible to be POST licensed by time of hire?

• Yes, I am Post Licensed
• No, but will be eligible to be licensed by time of hire
• No

03

If you are not eligible to be POST Licensed, when do you anticipate being eligible to licensed?
04

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have any experience in the following positions?

• Explorer
• CSO
• Security Officer
• Corrections Officer
• Military Police
• Police Officer/Deputy/Sheriff
• Other, related experience

06

What best describes your years of experience being a police officer?

• None
• 0-3 years
• 3-5 years
• Over 5 years of experience

07

Do you have at least a bachelor's degree or higher in law enforcement or a related field?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you wish to apply for Veteran's Preference? You must complete the Veteran's Preference points below and submit the required documentation (MEMBER COPY 4 VETERAN's DD214) to the City of Farmington by the application deadline of the position for which you are applying.

• Not Claiming Veteran's Preference
• Veteran
• Veteran with a Service-Connected Disability
• Spouse of a Deceased Veteran
• Spouse of a Disabled Veteran

Required Question