Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a Duluth Police Officer in Minnesota?
There are three different routes to become a police officer in Minnesota. For a comprehensive list of the different routes, you're encouraged to check out the MN Post website here.
What is the hiring process?
New recruits go through a comprehensive five-month hiring process.
How long is the recruit training academy?
Once you receive an offer to become a Duluth Police Officer, new recruits go through a 380-hour recruit training academy.
How long is the FTO phase?
New recruits attend a four-month in the Field Training Officer Program.
What are shifts like?
The Duluth Police Department has four patrol crews on a 12-hour 4on/4off rotating shift schedule.