Patrol Officer

Patrol Officer Salary $77,706.84 - $100,223.44 Annually Location: North Mankato, MN Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 3-26 Department: Police Department Division: Patrol Officers Opening Date: 01/06/2026 Closing Date: 1/20/2026 8:00 AM Central

Description Benefits Questions Major Job Function Assist in the investigation of criminal offenses, accidents, and other police-related issues. Respond to complaints such as trespassers, fights, domestics, and alarms. Handle arrest situations and associated activities. Drive a patrol car to monitor traffic problems and violations. Write detailed reports to document activities. Ensure public order is maintained/restored. Answer questions from the public on the phone or in person. Monitor and gather evidence at crime scenes. Interview suspects, witnesses, citizens, victims, etc. Face situations and be prepared to use force as necessary. Testify at trials, hearings, and/or grand juries. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements for Position Minimum qualifications:

• Applicants must be POST licensed as a full-time peace officer, eligible to be licensed, or current criminal justice students who anticipate taking the POST licensing exam before May 1st, 2026.
• Must possess a valid drivers license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.

Supplemental Information Pay range: $77,706.84 - $100,223.44 annually (2026) $80,038.08 - $103,230.36 annually (2027)

Lateral Entry Qualifications

• Applicants with four (4) or more years of current and continuous full-time peace officer experience in good standing are eligible for lateral pay entry based upon professional growth, continuing education, jurisdiction size, specialized training, and/or experience.
• Lateral hire pay ranges: $90,919.56 - $100,223.44 annually.

Selection Process

• Command interview panel
• Background investigation
• Medical examination
• Psychological pre-employment screening

To Apply City of North Mankato employment application Upload cover letter and resume Send to: City of North Mankato Attn: April Van Genderen 1001 Belgrade Ave North Mankato, MN 56003 aprilv@northmankato.com

Questions can be directed to Chief Ross Gullickson at 507/625-7883.

Benefits Package We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees working 30 or more hours a week, including:

• Health care
• Dental
• Vision
• Public Employee Retirement Account (PERA) deferred compensation plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick leave

Public Employees Retirement Association

• 7.5% of Salary Police and Fire Public Employee Retirement Association
• 17.7% of Salary FICA
• 7.65% of salary Health Insurance
• Single and Family. Cost is split 80/20 for employer/employee for family and single coverage. Three insurance plans are offered. VEBA Account
• VEBA Account annual contribution is based upon which insurance plan is selected by the employee Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment (ADD)
• After 6-month waiting period, amount equal to salary. Paid by City. Long Term Disability Insurance
• After 6-month waiting period, amount equal to salary. Paid by City. Section 125 Plan
• Flexible Spending Account.

Minnesota Paid Leave

• Vacation: 1-7 years: 10 days per year
• 8-14 years: 15 days per year
• 15-21 years: 20 days per year
• 22 years and over: 25 days per year subject to a maximum carryover
• Sick Leave: 1 day per month
• Personal Leave: 3 days (charged to sick leave)
• Holidays: 13 holidays per year ICMAIRS 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee contributions only. Minimum contribution $25 per pay period

P.O.S.T. Licensable Yes No P.O.S.T. License Number 03 Possess Valid Drivers License Yes No Eyesight Correctable to 20/20 in Each Eye Yes No Law Enforcement Training Beyond Skills Class. Please include Name of Course, Date, & Location Required Question Employer North Mankato, City of (MN) Address 1001 Belgrade Avenue North Mankato, Minnesota, 56003 Phone 507-625-4141 Website https://www.northmankato.com/