What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pathways to Policing - Police Trainee position at City of Eagan?
Salary
$28.38 - $36.80 Hourly
Location
City of Eagan
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
20260413
Department
Police
Division
Police
Opening Date
04/13/2026
Closing Date
4/23/2026 4:00 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
City of Eagan
Pathways to Policing - Police Trainee
The City of Eagan is now accepting applications for the Pathways to Policing program!
Applicants must already possess an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree.
Candidates cannot currently be enrolled in or have completed POST mandated skills training.
Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Earn pay and benefits while attending a full-time professional peace officer education program (PPOE). The pay range for this position is $28.38 to $36.80 per hour (DOQ) and includes full-time City of Eagan benefits. If accepted into the program, individuals will attend 40 hours per week of college coursework and training at Hennepin Technical College for approximately 22 weeks, and then take the licensing exam for police officers.
Upon successful completion of the education program and POST test, the candidate will transition into a full-time Police Officer position with the City of Eagan.
Essential Position Functions
This program is designed to bring non-traditional candidates into the field of law enforcement, thereby removing barriers for those who wish to enter the career. Individuals looking for a new career path and a way to make a difference in their communities are encouraged to apply.
Applications and resumes must be received by Thursday, April 23 at 4:00pm (CST).
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to complete a first round pre-recorded video interview. Interview invitations will be sent via email with instructions the week of April 27th.
Second round interviews will take place onsite at the Eagan Police Department the week of May 4th.
CLICK HERE to view the full recruitment timeline.
The City of Eagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Minimum Qualifications
We love to work hard and play hard! We have supportive leadership and a known culture of teamwork. Current employees have said they like working for #TeamEagan because of the strong connection to the Community, great benefits, access to nature, and it’s a place that being respectful is the norm – people are just nice!
What are the benefit offerings?
For detailed plan information please visit our Benefits Website at https://c2mb.ajg.com/cityofeagan/home/.
Benefits
01
Are you 18 years of age or older?
Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Have you completed an associate's or bachelor's degree in any field?
Please list all degrees received as well as the name, location, and course of study of all colleges, universities, and technical/vocational schools attended (NA if none).
06
Are you currently enrolled in OR have you completed POST mandated skills training?
Do you have experience as a Police Reserve or Police Explorer?
Do you have experience working as a Community Service Officer?
Do you have experience working full or part-time in Security or Asset Protection?
Please list all experience as a Police Reserve, Police Explorer, Community Service Officer, and/or in Security and Asset Protection (NA if none).
11
Have you received any academic, professional, or community service-related honors or awards?
Please list all academic, professional, or community service-related honors or awards you've received (NA if none).
13
Within the last 10 years, how many community or volunteer service hours do you completed?
Please list all volunteer or community service roles you've had within the past 10 years including the location and approximate dates of service (NA if none).
15
Do you have the ability to fluently speak and proficiently read and write in a non-English language?
Please list any non-English languages in which you're able to fluently speak and proficiently read and write (NA if none).
17
Do you have experience living or working with culturally diverse populations?
Describe your experience living or working with culturally diverse populations (NA if none).
19
Have you been involuntarily terminated from a police, sheriff, or government position (excluding layoffs)?
If yes, please list the employer (NA if no).
21
Within the last 5 years, have you been involuntarily terminated from a NON-police, sheriff, or government position (excluding layoffs)?
If yes, please list the employer (NA if no).
23
The following will result in the rejection of police applicants: - Felony and Gross misdemeanor conviction (including pardons and expungements) - controlled substance conviction - criminal sexual misconduct conviction - conviction of assaulting, fleeing or eluding a police officer - evidence that the applicant has misrepresented or falsified any information to the department. I have read and understand the above reasons for rejection:
The existence of a criminal conviction record will not automatically disqualify you from employment with the City, though certain types of criminal convictions may prohibit you from working in certain positions. Before any applicant is rejected on the basis of a criminal conviction, he/she will be notified in writing and will be given any rights to processing of complaints or grievances afforded by MN Statute Ch. 364. Have you ever been convicted as an adult for a crime which has not been annulled, expunged, set aside, purged or sealed by a court?
If yes, give the date, place, nature of offense and disposition (NA if none).
26
Are you applying for veteran's preference points?
If you are applying for veteran's preference points, please indicate which veteran's preference you are requesting. Please note documentation to support your request must be received within seven (7) days of the application deadline. Documents can be emailed to hrjobs@cityofeagan.com.
Have you received an Honorable Discharge or Separation after serving at least 181 consecutive days in the military services for purposes other than training? This information is to determine your status as a veteran under the Veteran's Preference Statute, MN Statutes, 43A.11.
Employer City of Eagan
Address 3830 Pilot Knob Rd
Eagan, Minnesota, 55122
Phone 651-675-5000
Website https://www.cityofeagan.com
$28.38 - $36.80 Hourly
Location
City of Eagan
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
20260413
Department
Police
Division
Police
Opening Date
04/13/2026
Closing Date
4/23/2026 4:00 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
City of Eagan
Pathways to Policing - Police Trainee
The City of Eagan is now accepting applications for the Pathways to Policing program!
Applicants must already possess an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree.
Candidates cannot currently be enrolled in or have completed POST mandated skills training.
Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Earn pay and benefits while attending a full-time professional peace officer education program (PPOE). The pay range for this position is $28.38 to $36.80 per hour (DOQ) and includes full-time City of Eagan benefits. If accepted into the program, individuals will attend 40 hours per week of college coursework and training at Hennepin Technical College for approximately 22 weeks, and then take the licensing exam for police officers.
Upon successful completion of the education program and POST test, the candidate will transition into a full-time Police Officer position with the City of Eagan.
Essential Position Functions
This program is designed to bring non-traditional candidates into the field of law enforcement, thereby removing barriers for those who wish to enter the career. Individuals looking for a new career path and a way to make a difference in their communities are encouraged to apply.
Applications and resumes must be received by Thursday, April 23 at 4:00pm (CST).
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to complete a first round pre-recorded video interview. Interview invitations will be sent via email with instructions the week of April 27th.
Second round interviews will take place onsite at the Eagan Police Department the week of May 4th.
CLICK HERE to view the full recruitment timeline.
The City of Eagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Minimum Qualifications
- 18 years of age or older.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Completed Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in any field.
- Applicants cannot currently be enrolled in or have completed POST mandated skills training.
- Must have no felony convictions.
- Involuntary terminations within the past five (5) years may results in application rejection for non-police, sheriff, and government-related positions.
- Involuntary terminations WILL result in application rejection for police, sheriff, and government-related positions.
- Ability to fluently speak and proficiently read and write in non-English language.
- Experience living or working with culturally diverse populations.
We love to work hard and play hard! We have supportive leadership and a known culture of teamwork. Current employees have said they like working for #TeamEagan because of the strong connection to the Community, great benefits, access to nature, and it’s a place that being respectful is the norm – people are just nice!
What are the benefit offerings?
For detailed plan information please visit our Benefits Website at https://c2mb.ajg.com/cityofeagan/home/.
Benefits
- Medical – Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN
- Dental – Health Partners
- Basic Life, AD&D, Long-Term Disability
- Voluntarily Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Vision
- Legal Services
- Flexible Spending (medical and dependent care)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discount programs
- Retirement Investment opportunities through MissionSquare Retirement and Minnesota State Retirement System
- PERA Pension
- Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP)
- Vacation accrues at a rate that equates to 3-weeks per year, with opportunities to accrue more after 10 years of employment
- Opportunities to purchase up to 40 hours of vacation, earn PTO for wellness incentives, convert sick time to vacation, volunteer hours, etc.
- Sick and safe leave will be accrued on a per pay period basis at the rate of one working day each calendar month
01
Are you 18 years of age or older?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Have you completed an associate's or bachelor's degree in any field?
- Yes
- No
Please list all degrees received as well as the name, location, and course of study of all colleges, universities, and technical/vocational schools attended (NA if none).
06
Are you currently enrolled in OR have you completed POST mandated skills training?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience as a Police Reserve or Police Explorer?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience working as a Community Service Officer?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience working full or part-time in Security or Asset Protection?
- Yes
- No
Please list all experience as a Police Reserve, Police Explorer, Community Service Officer, and/or in Security and Asset Protection (NA if none).
11
Have you received any academic, professional, or community service-related honors or awards?
- Yes
- No
Please list all academic, professional, or community service-related honors or awards you've received (NA if none).
13
Within the last 10 years, how many community or volunteer service hours do you completed?
- None
- 1-10 hours
- 11-40 hours
- 41-100 hours
- More than 100 hours
Please list all volunteer or community service roles you've had within the past 10 years including the location and approximate dates of service (NA if none).
15
Do you have the ability to fluently speak and proficiently read and write in a non-English language?
- Yes
- No
Please list any non-English languages in which you're able to fluently speak and proficiently read and write (NA if none).
17
Do you have experience living or working with culturally diverse populations?
- Yes
- No
Describe your experience living or working with culturally diverse populations (NA if none).
19
Have you been involuntarily terminated from a police, sheriff, or government position (excluding layoffs)?
- Yes
- No
If yes, please list the employer (NA if no).
21
Within the last 5 years, have you been involuntarily terminated from a NON-police, sheriff, or government position (excluding layoffs)?
- Yes
- No
If yes, please list the employer (NA if no).
23
The following will result in the rejection of police applicants: - Felony and Gross misdemeanor conviction (including pardons and expungements) - controlled substance conviction - criminal sexual misconduct conviction - conviction of assaulting, fleeing or eluding a police officer - evidence that the applicant has misrepresented or falsified any information to the department. I have read and understand the above reasons for rejection:
- Yes
- No
The existence of a criminal conviction record will not automatically disqualify you from employment with the City, though certain types of criminal convictions may prohibit you from working in certain positions. Before any applicant is rejected on the basis of a criminal conviction, he/she will be notified in writing and will be given any rights to processing of complaints or grievances afforded by MN Statute Ch. 364. Have you ever been convicted as an adult for a crime which has not been annulled, expunged, set aside, purged or sealed by a court?
- Yes
- No
If yes, give the date, place, nature of offense and disposition (NA if none).
26
Are you applying for veteran's preference points?
- Yes
- No
If you are applying for veteran's preference points, please indicate which veteran's preference you are requesting. Please note documentation to support your request must be received within seven (7) days of the application deadline. Documents can be emailed to hrjobs@cityofeagan.com.
- Veteran
- Disabled Veteran
- Spouse of a Disabled Veteran
- Spouse of a Deceased Veteran
- Spouse of a Deceased Disabled Veteran
- N/A
Have you received an Honorable Discharge or Separation after serving at least 181 consecutive days in the military services for purposes other than training? This information is to determine your status as a veteran under the Veteran's Preference Statute, MN Statutes, 43A.11.
- Yes
- No
- N/A
Employer City of Eagan
Address 3830 Pilot Knob Rd
Eagan, Minnesota, 55122
Phone 651-675-5000
Website https://www.cityofeagan.com
Salary : $28 - $37