Police Department

If you are looking for a Department where you are more than just a uniform and badge, then the Duluth Police Department is the place for you. Make sure you check out the following information on eligibility, the hiring process, Duluth Police Department’s Academy, the FTO program, and the benefits we offer to our officers.

Job Openings

Eligibility

To become a Duluth Police Officer, you have to have all of the below qualifications. 

• U.S. Citizenship
• Valid Driver's License
• Current licensed police officer with Minnesota P.O.S.T. Board or eligible for licensing

For more information on MN P.O.S.T. education, go here. 

Hiring Process 

The Duluth Police has a very comprehensive hiring process to make sure we hire the best officers to protect and serve our residents. Below is the hiring process to becoming a Duluth Police Officer.

• Oral Board Exam
• Chief's Interview
• Background Investigation
• Background Interview
• Medical, Physical, and Psychological Testing

Duluth Police Department's Academy

After receiving an offer to become an officer, the Duluth Police Department puts each employee through our academy. There are more than 380 training hours in the academy that cover a variety of topics. Topics include the following list here. 

After completion of DPD’s Academy, you’ll be in the Field Training Officer program. 

Field Training Officer Program

Upon completion of the Duluth Police Department’s Academy, probationary officers will start the Field Training Officer Program. The Duluth Police Department’s FTO program puts you in real-life policing scenarios. You’ll be paired with a field training officer who’ll be with you for 16 weeks, spending four weeks in each phase of the four phase program. FTO gives you experience before you start solo patrol. During solo patrol, you’ll be on probationary status for a year. 

Benefits

• Starting rate (2022): $5425 - $6650 per month
• 13% pay raise increase over three year time period
• 10-12 hour shifts
• Five days on/five days off & two days on/two days off
• 80 hours vacation/year
• Up to 60 days of sick leave/year
• 48 hours personal leave/year    
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Post-retirement health care savings with initial city contribution of $12,000 then 3% of base pay every two weeks
• PERA retirement plan
• FMLA-12 weeks/year
• Onsite fitness center