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Hermantown is a great place to work, and the City of Hermantown, our Police Department, and our Fire Department are also fantastic places to be employed.

Below are open positions within our City.

The City of Hermantown is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HERMANTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT  – TWO FULL-TIME OFFICERS

With the support of Hermantown’s City Council, the Hermantown Police Department is increasing staff levels to 18 full-time officers.

Applications will be accepted to fill these two (2) added full-time police officer openings with a start date of June 2, 2025. We are seeking applications both from Lateral Entry and Entry Level Candidates. To be eligible for Lateral Entry consideration, candidates must have a minimum of one year of sworn law enforcement experience with a State, County, or Local jurisdiction.

LATERAL ENTRY – APPLICATION

ENTRY LEVEL – APPLICATION

Compensation and Benefits

  • Current starting Patrol Officer (Entry Level) hourly wage: $33.39
  • Current top Patrol Officer hourly wage: $45.70
  • Step levels for Lateral Entry hires are negotiated at the final job offer
  • Shift Differential Pay ($1.00/hour)
  • 4.5% Out-of-Class pay for Detectives and School Resources Officer
  • Yearly uniform allowance of $1,000
  • 12-hour shifts, generally working 5 days on, 5 days off, 2 days on, 2 days off (every other weekend off with a  5-day stretch)
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Excellent health and dental insurance
  • On-duty physical fitness opportunities and fitness center
  • Physical fitness incentives

Applications, cover letter, and resume must be received or postmarked no later than April 4, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.

They can be sent/delivered to the Hermantown Police Department at 5111 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown, MN, 55811.

 

Hermantown’s Fire Department also seeks part-time, on-call firefighters to join its incredible team. Learn more about joining their team at the Hermantown Fire Department page.