Police Officer (Lateral Transfers)

  • Saint Paul
  • City Of Saint Paul, Mn
Salary: $84,364.80 - $110,281.60 Annually

Location : Saint Paul, MN

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 24-TRANS-323B

Department: Police

Opening Date: 02/15/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

About the Position

Looking to take the next step in an exciting law enforcement career? The City of Saint Paul is currently accepting applications for Police Officer under our Civil Service transfer rule. Applicants must be currently employed in another jurisdiction as a full-time police officer. Detailed information can be found in the attached flyer . This position is accepting applications sent directly to the Saint Paul Police Department (see below on how to apply). Find out more about what it means to work for the SPP D and watch our video below.

The City of Saint Paul offers an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

Note: The salary listed reflects the full salary range of the Police Officer position. The starting salary for Lateral Transfers ranges from $80,308.80 - $104,977.60 based on previous years of experience.
Learn more about our Hiring Process

How to apply :

Please submit the following information via email to dan.ferralez@ci.stpaul.mn.us .
  1. A resume
  2. Completed applicant questions
  3. A legible photocopy of MN or out-of-state Peace Officer license

Contact Information:
Dan Ferralez, Police HR Liaison
367 Grove Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
Email: dan.ferralez@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Phone: 651-266-6596
Fax: 651-266-5908

Applicant Data Practices Advisory: According to Minn. Stat. § 13.04, the City must advise you of the following:

CERTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION

I certify that I am who I have represented myself to be in the application. I understand that giving false information, including voluntary information, or omitting required information could result in rejection of my application or dismissal if I am hired. I authorize the City of Saint Paul to verify all the information provided herein. I authorize the City of Saint Paul to make inquiries of all my past and current employers (unless otherwise indicated), educational institutions, and references. I authorize these individuals and entities to respond to verbal and written inquiries from the City of Saint Paul regarding my past employment, verification of my educational background, my performance and my personal character. I hereby release the City of Saint Paul and all such persons and entities providing information from any liability and damages incurred as a result of furnishing this information. If hired, the City of Saint Paul requires at the time of employment verification of identity and employment eligibility.

YOUR RIGHTS AS A SUBJECT OF DATA

I understand the information I supplied on this employment application will be used to assess my qualifications for the position, to identify me in the City employment files; and to contact me.

I understand the following information will be considered private data pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act: my name, home/work/email address, home phone number, social security number, gender, racial/ethnic group and disability status. If I am certified as eligible for an employment vacancy, I understand my name, education, training and previous work experience will become public data.

I understand furnishing my social security number, gender, racial/ethnic and disability data is voluntary, but refusal to supply other requested information will mean my application may not be considered. I understand race and gender data are used in summary form to monitor protected class employment.

I understand that if subsequently hired, the data I provided will become part of my employee record.

I understand private data is available only to me and other persons who have a bona fide need for the data including Human Resources, Department City staff, and outside Consultants contracted with the City to review your education and experience for determining minimum qualifications, conduct and evaluate assessments, and interview candidates for a position. Public data is available to anyone requesting it and consists of all data not designated in this notice as private.

The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:

City Paid Benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Vacation/Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Retirement Program
Optional Benefits
  • Dental
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Disability Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Long Term Care Insurance

For a detailed overview, visit

01

What is your highest level of education? Include the name of the institute and your major/degree.

02

Which of the following assignment areas have you worked (include the number of months or years of experience)? Crisis negotiation, K-9 unit, motor officer, bike officer, gang unit, vice unit, traffic unit, S.W.A.T.

03

Describe your experience providing police-related instruction, including course names and lengths, institutions taught at, how often, etc.

04

Describe your experience with community involvement and/or volunteer work.

05

If you speak, read, and/or write fluently in another language, such as Hmong, Somali, Spanish or other language, please outline your experience and level of fluency.

06

Review the Criminal Background Standards listed on the flyer. Do you meet these standards (i.e., have not been convicted of any of the offenses, and are not required to register as a predatory offender)? Indicate "Yes, I meet the criminal standards" or "No, I do not meet the criminal standards."

Required Question