Detroit Lakes Police Department

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Hiring Information and Procedures for 2009

New information on our next testing dates will be posted here as they become available.

The Detroit Lakes Police Department offers a competitive salary equal to other Law Enforcement agencies in the area. Officers receive a Uniform Allowance, various Health Insurance options, and most duty gear is paid for by the Department. Officers can enjoy the benefits of working in a small town environment that offers some of the same excitement and types of calls as larger departments due to our tourist economy and higher caseload of work.

Applicants must be Minnesota POST Licensed or Eligible to be Licensed with a minimum 2-year College Degree and no Felony convictions or other serious offenses plus a good driving record.

For a complete list of qualifying and disqualifying factors visit the Minnesota POST board homepage listed below.

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If you are interested in finding other Law Enforcement careers in the State of Minnesota, the Peace Officers Standards and Training board (POST) always has listing of current openings throughout the state. Follow the hyperlink to visit the Minnesota POST Board homepage

Click on the main menu under "Employment Opportunities" to check out other openings statewide.

The POST Board also has information for out-of-state applicants, lateral transfers, minimum requirements, and several other answers to common questions regarding licensing of Peace Officers throughout Minnesota.

We wish you the best in finding a job that suits your needs and that of the community - whether it is here or somewhere else.

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