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Application/job description
ERPD IS HIRING A FULL-TIME PATROL OFFICER!
The East Range Police Department is hiring one (1) full-time Patrol Officer position. The East Range Police Department provides 24/7/365 service to the communities of Aurora and Hoyt Lakes. At full staff, the East Range Police Department consists of seven (7) sworn officers which include the Chief of Police, two Sergeants, a part-time School Resource Officer with duties shared by all officers and an Administrative Assistant. The patrol officers work four consecutive 12-hour shifts followed by four days off.
The department currently offers an excellent compensation and benefit package negotiated with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Local No 531.
Full Employer paid deductible
- Employer funds $3050 to VEBA account for single coverage
- Employer funds $6100 to VEBA account for family coverage
- Single Health Insurance Coverage costs employee $25 per month with full deductible paid
- Family Health Insurance Coverage costs employee $150 per month with full deductible paid
PERA Employer Contribution 17.7% of your gross salary Employer Paid Life Insurance Employer Paid Dental – single or family
3 personal days per year Accrued sick time hours Prorated 96 hours of vacation per year – Useable during probation.
Employer paid Long Term Disability Paid Holidays Employer fully pays for uniform, boots, duty gear
Gym Membership 2026 starting salary - $37.70/hr 2027 starting salary - $39.96/hr
Laterals encouraged to apply!
Laterals with minimum of 1 year of experience will carry over a percentage of their sick time earned with previous police employer. Laterals will receive credit for years worked which counts toward longevity percentage pay increases, depending on years of experience.
The successful candidate must be licensed by MN POST Board or eligible for licensing by the hire date, have an associate's degree in law enforcement or related field, a valid MN Driver's License and pass each of the following components: oral evaluation, background investigation, psychological evaluation, and physical examination including drug testing.
Resume and completed application will be accepted in person at 801 Dorchester Drive in Hoyt Lakes, MN 5550 or by emailing tjones097@eastrangepd.com or by mailing to:
East Range Police Department
Attn: Tiffany Jones
206 Kennedy Memorial Drive
Hoyt Lakes, MN 55750