The City of Rochester now welcomes applications for

Police Officers

Rochester Police Department believes that partnership and collaboration are essential to achieving trust and legitimacy within our community. We focus on the overall wellbeing and safety of our officers. We train and educate officers, giving them the tools they need to do their job safely. We encourage and aid them in achieving their career goals and interests. We champion officer wellness, and offer resources and opportunities to strengthen physical, spiritual and emotional health.

Our core values of integrity, service, compassion, respect, and innovation serve as a guide. 

Rochester Police Officers:

• Embrace community policing as a philosophy and demonstrate these principles as part of their organizational culture.
• Are committed to providing fair and impartial law enforcement services.
• Treat people with dignity and respect. 
• Remain neutral and transparent in their decision-making, and give individuals a voice through their interaction and engagement with the community.
• Strive to reduce crime and do their part to foster a safe and welcoming place to live, work and visit. 
• Pledge to preserve peace, deliver emergency services, protect life and property, and enforce laws and ordinances. 

Applicants must:

• Possess a valid Minnesota Peace Officer license, be eligible to be licensed, or be in the process to be licensed in the State of Minnesota; and
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Complete their application online and include both a cover letter and a resume.

• Department Vision and Mission Statements with RPD Core Values
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
• About the Department

• Pay
• Benefits