Police Officer - Patrol

Police Officer - Patrol

Salary

$98,342.40 - $122,657.60 Annually

Location

Police Department Burnsville, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00457

Division

Police Division

Department

Police

Opening Date

09/21/2026

Closing Date

10/5/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Job Announcement

The City of Burnsville is seeking to fill the position of Police Officer, your service to our community is a vital part of creating a Burnsville that is a vibrant city, boldly leading and welcoming to all. We believe community safety starts with workplace culture and support from the community, City staff and the City Council. As you commit to protecting lives and property, we make a commitment to invest in you.

Position Details

Position Details:

We are a community where people feel safe and welcome to be themselves, visitors find a place they want to come back to again and again, businesses are positioned for success and our team finds meaningful work and opportunities to grow. This position will be:

• Providing rescue help and emergency first aid treatment.
• Answering questions, providing directions and prompt assistance to the community.
• Deter and detect unlawful activities by effective police work.
• Gather evidence, question victims, suspects and witnesses, and follow up on related leads.
• Responding to calls for assistance, investigating complaints, and maintaining order in disputes.
• Directing traffic, reporting hazardous conditions, and enforcing ordinances.
• This role works rotating shifts

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree by the date of hire, Minnesota Peace Officer License eligible by hire date and valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License. Local government experience preferred.

More Information:

Click here to view the full position description.

Feel free to reach out to us with any questions about this posting or position at hr@burnsvillemn.gov

About Us

The City of Burnsville is a vibrant and welcoming community in the south metro of the Twin Cities and proudly ranks as the 9th largest suburb in Minnesota. Home to more than 64,000 residents, Burnsville is a place where people, businesses, and neighborhoods are connected and supported. Every day, our staff help bring our vision to life by delivering exceptional public service and making a meaningful difference in our community. The Burnsville Police Department was founded on a vision of progressive law enforcement principles; our Police Department is a team of 88 sworn officers and 21 civilians who use community-oriented policing to provide public safety.

Our work is guided by six strategic priorities: safety, community engagement, organizational culture, community vibrancy, infrastructure, and sustainability. These priorities represent our core commitments to the community and shape how our more than 300 staff members serve residents, collaborate across teams and plan for the future.

At the City of Burnsville, youll find meaningful work and a team that values collaboration, innovation and the unique strengths each employee brings. Whether youre beginning your public service career or bringing years of experience, youll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while helping support a welcoming, connected community. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We welcome qualified applicants to apply with preference given to those applicants who have not applied in the past twelve months.

First round interviews will be held October 12th with potential second round interviews being held October 15th.

BENEFITS-ELIGIBLE

In Burnsville, we create great experiences for our employees so they do the same for our community. We offer total rewards, development opportunities, and flexibility that reflect our commitment to you.

Total Rewards

Providing the highest level of care for our community starts with caring well for you. We provide a wide range of benefits to full-time employees and part-time employees who are scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Focused on your wellbeing, our total rewards include:

• Twelve weeks of paid well-being leave.
• Up to four weeks paid bereavement leave.
• Leave donation options to take care of one-another.
• 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance and options for caring for your family.
• Employer yearly contribution to HSA or HRA/VEBA plans of $3,400 for single and $5,400 for employee-plus and family coverage.
• City contribution to your retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year.
• Vacation equivalency that recognizes your professional expertise.
• Sick leave and 13 paid holidays annually.

Employee Development

We believe that we all can benefit from ongoing learning and growth. We offer focused development opportunities through our organizational university, Burnsville University, to help people and teams be their best. Our comprehensive onboarding path engages new employees right from the start, with a year-long experience focused on connecting you to our organization and community.

Work Your Way

We are committed to flexibility in meeting the needs of our employees while continuing to provide excellent service to our organization and community. That's why we encourage remote and flexible work, when we are able. Whether you want to work in a coffee shop, adjust your start time, or wear jeans on a Monday, we encourage employees to work in a way that allows you to be your best.

01

Do you have a valid drivers license or are you eligible to be licensed at the time of application?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a bachelor degree or will you have one by the time of hire?

• Yes I have a bachelors degree
• I will have my bachelors degree by the time of hire December 2026.
• I do not have a bachelors degree.

03

I have reviewed the Minimum Selections Standards for Peace Officer Licensure (POST) in the State of Minnesota and meet the minimum requirements. Minimum Selection Standards can be found here: https://mn.gov/post/applicants/minimumselectionstandards/

• Yes
• No

04

Please select the options that describes your P.O.S.T. status

• I am currently POST licensed
• I am currently POST eligible but not licensed
• I will be taking the POST licensing test before December 1, 2026
• I am qualified for POST testing but will be taking exam after December 1, 2026
• I am not currently POST licensed or eligible to take POST exam.

Required Question

Employer City of Burnsville (MN)

Address 100 Civic Center Parkway

Burnsville, Minnesota, 55337

Website http://www.burnsvillemn.gov