Police Officer

Salary: $89,793.60 – $123,926.40 Annually

Closing Date: 3/16/2026

Position Summary:

At the City of Plymouth, we all work together to add quality to life. This mission and our guiding values – CIVIC: customer focus, integrity, visionary, inclusion and connection – shape our work as we advance the City Council’s strategic priority to be a city of choice. We are seeking candidates who are eager to adopt and champion our mission and values.

The City of Plymouth is looking for motivated professionals to uphold state and local laws, provide timely response and appropriate public safety services at all times and to demonstrate and maintain effective relations with the public.

Essential Functions:

• Initiate and participate in community engagement activities to continue positive community relationships.
• Effectively adapt communication style to the audience, listen carefully, use respectful language and tone, and appropriate interpersonal and rapport building strategies to diffuse situations.
• Participate in citywide training designed to strengthen interpersonal, communications and leadership skills.
• Provide exceptional customer service to Plymouth residents, business owners and visitors.
• Demonstrate a full understanding of – and respect for – the diversity of the community, co-workers, and supervisors, including individuals with disabilities or whose first language may not be English.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to perform in accordance with the City of Plymouth’s CIVIC values (customer focus, integrity, visionary, inclusion and connection) and comfort with supporting and advancing the city council’s strategic priorities.
• Must be eligible for licensure under the rules and regulations of the Minnesota Board of Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) by start date of position.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication
• Must possess valid Minnesota Driver’s License without recent significant traffic violations.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation.
• Must pass physical and psychological examinations for this position.
• Working outdoors, Working indoors, working near fumes/vapors, driving city vehicle or personal vehicle

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience working with diverse populations.