Police Officer - Long Prairie

The City of Long Prairie is accepting applications for a Police Officer. Job Posting: Full-Time Police Officer City of Long Prairie, MN Deadline: October 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Position Overview The City of Long Prairie is hiring a full-time Police Officer for active patrol, crime prevention, emergency response, law enforcement, and court testimony. Compensation & Benefits •Wage: 7-step scale from $31.73 to $39.69/hour (experience determines initial step). •Raises: Yearly cost-of-living increases. •Insurance: 100% employer-paid individual health insurance; family coverage is subsidized. Requirements •Minimum: Associate’s degree (A.A.) in criminal justice. •Preferred: Bilingual skills and prior law enforcement experience (not mandatory). How to Apply Submit a cover letter, resume, and completed employee application form to: •Online: Download at www.longprairie.net •In Person/Mail: Long Prairie Police Department, Attn: Deanna Polzin, 615 Lake St. S., Long Prairie, MN 56347 •Phone: (320) 732-2156