Police

City of Hermantown Police Department

Now Hiring Entry-Level and Lateral Officers

Serve a Community That Values You and Your Work

The City of Hermantown Police Department is seeking motivated, community-focused individuals to join our dedicated team of law enforcement professionals. Whether you’re just beginning your law enforcement career or bringing years of experience to a new opportunity, Hermantown offers a supportive environment where your work truly makes a difference.

Hermantown is a growing community that blends small-town charm with modern amenities and a high quality of life. Our residents appreciate their police officers, and our leadership (including a mayor who has proudly served as a police officer) understands the demands and rewards of this profession. If you’re looking for a department that values professionalism, teamwork, and balance, Hermantown is the place to be.

Why Hermantown?

• Community Connection: A supportive city with residents who value their police department
• Leadership Understanding: A mayor who knows what it means to serve in law enforcement and a department filled with skilled and experienced officers.
• Quality of Life: Enjoy the balance of city amenities, excellent schools, and access to outdoor recreation right at your doorstep
• Team Culture: A professional, close-knit department where camaraderie, integrity, and service come first

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting (Entry-Level) Hourly Wage: $34.56
• Top Patrol Officer Hourly Wage: $47.29
• Lateral Entry Pay: Negotiated at final job offer
• Shift Differential Pay: $1.00/hour
• 5% Out-of-Class Pay for Detective and School Resource Officer assignments
• $1,000 Annual Uniform Allowance
• 12-hour Shifts – typically 5 days on, 5 off, 2 on, 2 off (every other weekend off with a 5-day stretch!)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Excellent Health and Dental Insurance
• On-Duty Fitness Opportunities and access to an on-site fitness center
• Physical Fitness Incentive Program

Recruitment Incentive Program

Newly hired licensed peace officers are eligible for up to $4,000 in recruitment incentive payments:

• $2,000 upon successful completion of the Field Training Officer (FTO) program and certification for solo patrol status
• $2,000 upon successful completion of the probationary period
• 80 hours of gifted vacation upon completion of FTO

Lateral Entry Benefits

We recognize the value of experience and offer a generous lateral program designed to make your transition seamless:

• Salary Grid Placement: Prior full-time sworn service may be credited toward pay scale placement
• Vacation Accrual: Prior service may be credited toward vacation accrual rate
• Vacation Bonus: 80 hours of vacation awarded upon completion of the FTO program
• Sick Leave Credit (Tiered System):
  • Tier 1: Entry-level hires receive 40 hours upon hire
  • Tier 2: Lateral hires receive 80 total hours (40 at hire, 40 after FTO)
  • Tier 3: Lateral hires with 5+ years of sworn service and a prior sick-leave bank of 120 hours receive 120 total hours (80 at hire, 40 after 12 months)

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed peace officer in Minnesota or eligible for POST licensing at the time of hire
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet all other standard employment and background requirements

How to Apply

Visit the City of Hermantown Employment page at /careers/

Join the City of Hermantown Police Department—where community, service, and quality of life come together.

Honesty, Professionalism, Dedication, and More

It is the mission of the Hermantown Police Department to protect life, liberty, and property without prejudice or bias. We shall be a department in which each officer embraces integrity and professionalism while enforcing the laws of our country, state, and city. It is through our commitment to the community and duty that we shall provide this exemplary level of service to the citizens of Hermantown.

Welcome to the Hermantown Police Department.  As your Chief of Police, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our web page.  

The Hermantown Police Department was created in 1976 when the community was incorporated as a City. Hermantown consists of 34.3 square miles and a population of just over 10,000 residents; the city is located in St. Louis County and is a suburb of Duluth.

The proud men and women of our police department are dedicated to the protection of our community members and visitors. The HPD consists of 16 sworn Police Officers: a Chief of Police, a Patrol Commander, an Investigative/ Administrative Commander, two Patrol Sergeants, and eleven Patrol Officers.  Patrol Officers have several opportunities to serve in specialty positions to include: two Detectives, School Resource Officer / Community Resource Officer, and we have two K-9 Handlers.  Our officers provide patrol coverage 24 hours a day / 7 days a week; patrol officers currently work 12-hour rotating shifts. The department is also staffed with three clerical positions, one of which also serves as our Evidence Technician.

HPD officers are not the sole guardians of law and order in our community. I believe that all citizens of this community are “stakeholders” in the community’s well-being. As stakeholders, we are all responsible for paying attention to the problems that challenge us daily. We must work together in partnership to successfully deal with these challenges in order to keep the Hermantown community safe and secure.

We appreciate your interest and encourage you to visit us here often. By choosing to explore this site, you are showing a commendable desire to be more knowledgeable concerning your police department and the individuals who provide for your safety and security.

This website provides you with a variety of information concerning the police department. We invite your comments and look forward to continuing to work with you to continue the dynamic future for Hermantown by making your home, your workplace, and this community a safer place to live.

Thank you for your support of the Hermantown Police Department! 

Jim Crace
Chief of Police