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Police Officer - Dayton Police Department

Pay: $107,276/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Dayton, MN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$73,933 / year median in Minnesota

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

The City of Dayton, MN is seeking applications for three full-time Police Officers. Applicants must be MN POST licensed or be POST license eligible . 2026

Pay Range:

$42.50 - $60.65 per hour, plus an additional 3% for night shift. (Top pay includes longevity pay up to 13% after 16 years) Application period will remain open until all positions have been filled. Applicants must pass a complete background check and are preferred to have a minimum of one year experience working as a police officer.

Selection Process:

1. If interested in applying, go to https://www.daytonmn.gov/pdjobs ; to review the information about employment with the Dayton Police Department, and if interested, complete the interest form under "Interested in applying" section. 2. Interviews will be conducted with the top candidates. 3. Highest ranking candidates will be contacted for possible second interviews and background investigations will be completed. 4. Finalists may be called to an interview with the Chief of Police.

Learn more and apply:

https://www.daytonmn.gov/departments/police/recruitment.php