Police Officer - Lateral Transfer

Police Officer - Lateral Transfer

Salary

$47.24 - $54.59 Hourly

Location

Police Department

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

20260331

Department

Police

Division

Police

Opening Date

03/31/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Job Description

Lateral Police Officers: Take the Next Step in Your Career with Eagan!

CLICK HERE to view our recruitment flyer

The City of Eagan is actively recruiting experienced lateral officers who are looking to advance their careers in a supportive, well-resourced, and forward-thinking department.

If you're committed to the profession and ready for new opportunities, we invite you to explore what Eagan has to offer.

Visit our Police Department webpage to learn more!

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must be currently licensed as a Minnesota Peace Officer (POST) and have at least one year of law enforcement experience.

Out-of-state officers should review Minnesota POST Board reciprocity requirements to determine eligibility.

Who We're Looking For

Were seeking experienced officers who demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and strong communication skills. Individuals who perform well under pressure and are committed to high-quality police work will thrive in our organization.

Compensation & Lateral Placement

• $47.24 - $54.59/hour (2026 contract rate)
• Lateral placement that recognizes your prior experience
• Placement based on years of service and current compensation
• Longevity increases at years 5, 10, and 15

Time Off & Schedule

• 40 hours of vacation available immediately
• 120 hours (15 days) annually after accrual begins
• 10-hour shifts offering additional days off
• On-duty workout time to support officer wellness

The Eagan Difference

The Eagan Police Department handles approximately 50,000 calls for service annually with 79 sworn officers, providing both meaningful experience and a supportive team environment.

Our department is committed to:

• Supporting our officers
• Investing in training and professional development
• Providing access to specialty assignments based on readiness and interest

Specialty Opportunities

• SWAT • K9 • Investigations • School Resource Officer • Drone • Traffic/DRE • Crisis Negotiation • Computer Forensics • Field Training • Crime Scene • Motor Unit

Application Process

Applications accepted online. Please upload your POST license or certification to your NeoGov profile by the application deadline, or submit it to Human Resources via at hrjobs@eaganmn.gov.

You've already built a strong foundation in law enforcement. Continue your growth with a department that values your experience and supports your future.

Apply today!

This position will remain open indefinitely or until filled.

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to complete a pre-recorded video interview via our VidCruiter platform. Invitations will be sent upon application submission and review, and candidates will have three (3) days to complete their responses.

Essential Position Functions

1. Patrol city to deter and detect criminal activity and perform traffic law enforcement; make arrests, where appropriate; administer first aid; and rescue persons in dangerous or accident situations

• Must have the ability to drive a squad car at normal and high speed
• Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time up to five hours
• Must have the ability to chase suspects on foot over all types of ground conditions up to one mile and over fences up to four feet in height
• Must have the ability to identify colors for identification of cars, clothing, etc.
• Must be able to make arrests if an offender is verbally and/or physically resisting
• Must be able to qualify with department authorized firearms, including handguns and long barrel firearms
• Must be able to hear within normal hearing range
• Must be able to administer first aid, as a First Responder. In that capacity, an employee must be able to lift or move an adult person, up to 250 pounds, with the assistance of at least one other First Responder
• Must be able to deal effectively with people, in high stress situations, and not over-react or lose control
• Must maintain physical fitness

2. Communicate with the public and members of the Police Department

• Must be able to give verbal direction to uncooperative persons
• Must be able to clearly communicate with the general public individually and in groups, in normal and emergency situations
• Must be able to read and comprehend documents such as Policy and Procedure Manuals, as well as legal documents
• Must have the ability to legibly write a report in long hand, as well as dictate a report that clearly represents the incident using basic grammatical skills

3. Must have the ability to operate a variety of equipment, including but not limited to; police radios, mobile digital computers, radar units, digital recording devices, cameras, fire extinguishers, oxygen resuscitators, etc.

4. Have knowledge of and commitment to Community Orientated Policing/Problem Orientated Policing as a department philosophy

5. Performs all other duties as required or assigned

HOURS OF WORK:

May include rotating shift work; average of 40 hours per week; subject to overtime, call back and extended work day for emergency and special assignments; includes weekend and holiday work.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 90% Field, 10% Office

• Must be able to work in all weather conditions experienced in Minnesota

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License
• Associate's Degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or a related field
• Currently licensed as a Minnesota Peace Officer (POST). Out of state officers should review the Minnesota POST Board reciprocity requirements to determine eligibility.
• One (1) or more years of law enforcement experience.
• Successful completion of job-related medical, physical agility, drug, and psychological examinations
• Must be able to perform essential position functions under the working conditions as described
• Must supply background information as requested
• Involuntary terminations within the past five (5) years may result in application rejection for non-police, sheriff, and government-related positions
• Involuntary terminations WILL result in application rejection for police, sheriff, and government-related positions

Things that may help you be successful in this role

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field (by start of employment)
• Fluency in a non-English language
• Experience communicating with the public
• Ability to express oneself clearly, both orally and in writing

Why choose the City of Eagan?

We love to work hard and play hard! We have supportive leadership and a known culture of teamwork. Current employees have said they like working for #TeamEagan because of the strong connection to the Community, great benefits, access to nature, and it's a place that being respectful is the norm - people are just nice!

What are the benefit offerings?

For detailed plan information please visit our Benefits Website at https://c2mb.ajg.com/cityofeagan/home/.

Benefits

• Medical - Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN
• Dental - Health Partners
• Basic Life, AD&D, Long-Term Disability
• Voluntarily Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Vision
• Legal Services
• Flexible Spending (medical and dependent care)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount programs

Retirement and Medical Savings Options

• Retirement Investment opportunities through MissionSquare Retirement and Minnesota State Retirement System
• PERA Pension
• Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP)

Leave accruals

• Vacation accrues at a rate that equates to 3-weeks per year, with opportunities to accrue more after 10 years of employment
• Opportunities to purchase up to 40 hours of vacation, earn PTO for wellness incentives, convert sick time to vacation, volunteer hours, etc.
• Sick and safe leave will be accrued on a per pay period basis at the rate of one working day each calendar month

If you have additional questions, please contact Human Resources at hrjobs@eaganmn.gov.

01

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

04

If you were referred by a Eagan Police Department employee, please provide their name and job title (please list only one name).

05

Please select the option that best describes your level of education:

• Associates Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field
• Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field
• Associates or Bachelors Degree in an unrelated field.

06

Please list all degrees received as well as the name, location, and course of study of all colleges, universities, and technical/vocational schools attended (NA if none).

07

Are you currently licensed as a Minnesota Peace Officer -OR- eligible for reciprocity?

• Yes
• No

08

If you licensed as a Peace Officer in other state, please list the date youll be taking the POST examination and/or reciprocity exam (NA if not eligible to take the POST test).

09

How many years of experience do you have working as a full-time Police Officer?

• No Experience
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• 6 + years

10

How many years of experience do you have working as a part-time Police Officer OR full or part-time Correctional Officer?

• No Experience
• 1-5 years
• 6+ years

11

Within the last 5 years, excluding layoffs, have you been involuntarily terminated from a non-police, sheriff, or government-related position?

• Yes
• No

12

Have you ever been involuntarily terminated from any police, sheriff, or government-related position, excluding layoffs?

• Yes
• No

13

For any involuntary termination, please list the employer, job title, date of termination, and reason for leaving (NA if none).

14

Are you able to communicate in a second language?

• Yes
• No

15

What is the language youre able to communicate in? (NA if none)

16

What is your level of fluency?

• Polite
• Literate
• Fluent
• N/A

17

How many years of experience do you have working as a full or part-time CSO or law enforcement dispatcher?

• No Experience
• 1-5 years
• 6+ years

18

How many years of experience do you have working in full or part-time security or asset protection?

• No Experience
• 1-5 years
• 6+ years

19

How many years of experience do you have working as a reserve officer or police explorer volunteer?

• No Experience
• 1-5 years
• 6+ years

20

Do you have experience as a Military Police Officer or Security Police MOS?

• Yes
• No

21

Briefly describe any experience you have as a Military Police Officer or Security Police MOS (NA if none).

22

Select the range in which your college GPA falls:

• Lower than 3.1
• 3.2 - 3.6
• 3.7 or higher

23

In the last 10 years, how many total hours of volunteer or community service hours (excluding internships) have you completed?

• Less than 10 hours
• 10-40 hours
• 41-100 hours
• 101-500 hours
• 501+ hours

24

Please list all community service of volunteer experience youve had within the last 10 years starting with the most recent (not including internships). Include location, dates of service, number of service hours, and any relevant contact information (NA if none).

25

Have you completed any internships in a law enforcement-related area?

• Yes
• No

26

Please list any internships youve completed relevant to this position. Include the location, dates of the internship, and any relevant contact information (NA if none).

27

Have you received any academic, professional, or community service-related honors or awards?

• Yes
• No

28

Please list any academic, professional, or community service-related honors or awards youve received, including the year you received the award (NA if none).

29

The existence of a criminal conviction record will not automatically disqualify you from employment with the City, though certain types of criminal convictions may prohibit you from working in certain positions. Before any applicant is rejected on the basis of a criminal conviction, he/she will be notified in writing and will be given any rights to processing of complaints or grievances afforded by MN Statute Ch. 364. Have you ever been convicted as an adult for a crime which has not been annulled, expunged, set aside, purged, or sealed by a court?

• Yes
• No

30

If yes, list the date, location, nature of offense, and disposition (NA if none).

31

Are you applying for veterans preference points?

• Yes
• No

32

If you are applying for veterans preference points, please indicate which veterans preference you are requesting. Please note documentation to support your request must be received within seven (7) days of the application deadline. Documents can be emailed to hrjobs@cityofeagan.com.

• Veteran
• Disabled Veteran
• Spouse of a Disabled Veteran
• Spouse of a Deceased Veteran
• Spouse of a Deceased Disabled Veteran
• N/A

33

Have you received an Honorable Discharge or Separation after serving at least 181 consecutive days in the military services for purposes other than training? This information is to determine your status as a veteran under the Veterans Preference Statute, MN Statutes, 43A.11.

• Yes
• No
• N/A

Required Question

Employer City of Eagan

Address 3830 Pilot Knob Rd

Eagan, Minnesota, 55122

Phone 651-675-5000

Website https://www.cityofeagan.com