What Golden Valley PD pays
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$115,586
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 5 of 26 Twin Cities departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$20,000 for new officers. Ends Dec 31, 2026.
The City of Golden Valley is offering a $20,000 recruitment and retention incentive for new police officersJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Golden Valley PD
Patrol Officer - Lateral Hire - Golden Valley
Golden Valley, MNCloses in 4 days$20,000 bonus$45.90/hrstarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Lateral experience required3 years
How Golden Valley PD compares nearby
All 113 Twin Cities agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Golden Valley | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley PD | Closes in 4 days | $95,472 | — | $20,000 | |
| St. Louis Park PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Crystal PD | Hiring | $86,258 | −$9,214 | None | |
| New Hope PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Robbinsdale PD | Closes in 13 days | $81,723 | −$13,749 | None | |
| Hopkins PD | Hiring | $90,168 | −$5,304 | None |
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