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Police Officer - Lateral

Salary

$40.52 - $56.17 Hourly

Location

MN 55901, MN

Job Type

Regular FT

Job Number

20250901

Department

Rochester Police Department

Opening Date

07/29/2025

Closing Date

9/7/2025 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

The City of Rochester now welcomes applications for

Lateral Police Officers

Apply today to grow your career with the City of Rochester.

Lateral officers are currently employed as a police officers, sheriff's deputies, or state police. They have enough experience with another agency to complete an expedited RPD training program. Although the amount of experience necessary may be subjective, the desired experience level will be assessed by Rochester Police to determine if lateral entry is appropriate. Lateral officer salary will be based on their individual experience, job knowledge, and level of skill.

We look forward to your application!

Remember to include both a cover letter and a resume.

Statement of Officer and Department Accountability

Rochester Police Department believes that partnership and collaboration are essential to achieving trust and legitimacy within our community. We focus on the overall wellbeing and safety of our officers. We train and educate officers, giving them the tools they need to do their job safely. We encourage and aid them in achieving their career goals and interests. We champion officer wellness, and offer resources and opportunities to strengthen physical, spiritual and emotional health.

Our core values of integrity, service, compassion, respect, and innovation serve as a guide.

2026 wage range is $40.52 to $56.17

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Rochester Police Officers:

+ Embrace community policing as a philosophy and demonstrate these principles as part of their organizational culture.

+ Are committed to providing fair and impartial law enforcement services.

+ Treat people with dignity and respect.

+ Remain neutral and transparent in their decision-making, and give individuals a voice through their interaction and engagement with the community.

+ Strive to reduce crime and do their part to foster a safe and welcoming place to live, work and visit.

+ Pledge to preserve peace, deliver emergency services, protect life and property, and enforce laws and ordinances.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must:

+ Complete their application online and include both a cover letter and a resume.

+ Possess a valid Minnesota Peace Officer license or be eligible to be MN POST licensed by their start/hire date

+ Possess a valid driver's license

+ Have prior experience as a licensed Minnesota police officer or qualify for reciprocity under MN POST rules with experience as a police officer in another state.

+ Please refer to this link for more information regarding MN POST reciprocity requirements:

+ MN POST Reciprocity Requirements (https://mn.gov/post/applicants/applyingforexam/out-of-state-reciprocity.jsp)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Rochester Police Information

+ About the Department (https://www.rochestermn.gov/home/showdocument?id=36359&t=638893063771904911)

+ What is it like to work here?

+ Police Officer Job Description (http://rw/home/showdocument?id=869&t=637987685409406201)

+ Notice of Examination

+ Department Vision and Mission Statements with RPD Core Values (https://www.rochestermn.gov/home/showdocument?id=36351&t=637986631302032963)

+ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Lateral Officer Hiring Timeline

+ July 29 to September 7 – Job posting open for applications

+ September 16 or 17 – Initial interviews (virtual via Microsoft Teams) with preliminary assessment complete

+ September 30 or October 1 – Physical Testing and Phase II Interview with Hiring Team

+ Week of October 6 - Completed Backgrounds returned to Department, Assigned to Investigators by October 13

+ November 13 – Backgrounds approved and Applicants notified of Conditional offers

+ Week of December 8 – Medical and Psychological Assessments take place

+ Week of December 15 – Formal Offers extended

+ January 26 – New Lateral Officers begin employment

Pay and Benefits

+ Pay (https://www.rochestermn.gov/home/showdocument?id=36363&t=638702058446445293)

+ Benefits

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT AND RETIREMENT SUMMARY (https://www.rochestermn.gov/home/showdocument?id=42436&t=638702054843967897)

01

Have you ever been convicted of a crime which would prohibit you from becoming licensed as a Peace Officer in Minnesota?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you currently have a valid Minnesota driver's license or a valid driver's license from another state?

+ Yes, I have a valid Minnesota driver's license

+ Yes, I have a valid driver's license from another state

+ No, I do not currently have a valid driver's license

03

Are you currently employed as a police officer or deputy sheriff?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Which of the following best describes your current Minnesota P.O.S.T. Board (https://mn.gov/post) licensure or eligibility for licensing?

+ I am an active licensed peace officer and am currently employed as a peace officer in the State of Minnesota or have an active Minnesota Peace Officer license.

+ I have an "inactive" license meaning I have previously held and "active" license that could be reactivated in Minnesota.

+ I am "eligible to be licensed, meaning I have completed the MN POST Board approved professional Peace Officer education and skills AND PASSED the MN "Peace Officer Licensing Examination."

+ I have completed the MN POST Board approved professional Peace Officer education and skills requirements, BUT HAVE NOT TAKEN the MN "Peace Officer Licensing Examination

+ I am "eligible to be licensed" meaning I have completed basic training or certification requirements in another state with which Minnesota has reciprocity and I have been found to be eligible to take the licensing examination in Minnesota and have already PASSED the MN POST Reciprocity Exam

+ I have completed basic police training or certification requirements in another state with which Minnesota has reciprocity, meaning that as an out of state applicant I have been found to be eligible to take the licensing exam in Minnesota because I left this state prior to licensing; or have military experience, BUT HAVE NOT TAKEN the MN POST Reciprocity Exam

+ I am currently pursuing the MN POST Board approved professional Peace Officer education requirements and anticipate being MN POST eligible by June 30, 2025.

+ I have completed the MN POST Board approved professional Peace Officer education requirements BUT HAVE NOT COMPLETED the SKILLS requirement or taken the MN POST "Peace Officer Licensing Examination.

+ None of these situations apply to me.

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Employer

City of Rochester

Address

201 4th Street SE Rochester, Minnesota, 55904

Phone

(507) 328-2555

Website

https://www.rochestermn.gov/employment

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