Police Officer

Come explore the largest city in Minnesota! At 186 square miles the City of Hibbing gives you an opportunity to patrol both rural and urban areas. Enjoy living in an area that offers fantastic hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and endless other outdoor activities all at a low cost of living. Base salary range in 2026 is $72,788.80-$90,986.00. A lateral program for officers with previous law enforcement experience is offered to include increased wages, front loaded vacation or higher vacation accrual rate, and a shorter FTO process. The City of Hibbing is currently building a new state of the art Public Safety Building that will be a regional training center. The department offers many opportunities including: Sergeant Division, Captain Division, Investigative Division, Narcotics Investigators, K9 Officers, School Resource Officers, Field Training Officers and L.E. Training Instructors. Officers work 12-hour shifts with a four on four off rotation that includes shift bidding. Officers earn nine additional government days off annually in addition to accrued vacation, 13 paid holidays, and two personal days. The department offers many overtime opportunities and officers have the opportunity for a take home squad car. Applicants must be licensed or licensed eligible through the MN POST Board. This is a benefit eligible position with opportunities for advancement within in the organization. The City of Hibbing offers generous benefits to include medical, dental, employer paid and supplemental life insurance, flex spending plan, Public Sector Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), long-term disability, supplemental insurance, free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), MN Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), voluntary deferred compensation plans, generous leave accruals including sick leave, ESST, vacation, personal days and paid holidays for qualified employees. Visit https://www.hibbingmn.gov/458/Benefits to learn more about the City of Hibbing Benefits. The City of Hibbing is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. The City of Hibbing is committed to building a diverse, welcoming and respectful workforce. We seek and welcome candidate applications from historically underrepresented groups, such as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) women, LGBTQ+, and those living with disabilities as well as veterans.

Qualifications

Certified two-year or four-year post-secondary law enforcement academic program and/or skills training course required by MN Peace Officers Standards and Training Board. Licensed or licensure eligible as required by MSS 626.845. Valid MN Driver's License.