Officer Recruitment

Excellence through Service

“The Maplewood Police Department, in partnership with its citizens, will work to solve problems relating to crime and the fear of crime, with an emphasis on meeting community needs.”

Maplewood Police Department is committed to:

  • Effective, innovative, high-quality police service delivery.
  • Communication and transparency that builds community trust and partnership.
  • Reduction of crime and livability problems through measured and collaborative prevention and intervention efforts.

What we offer:

  • The opportunity to join a professional and well-respected police department that values employees and values the community we serve.  
  • The opportunity to make a difference through community engagement, crime prevention, and problem solving.  

What sets us apart:

  • Family First Agency
  • Allow officers to utilize their unique skills. We want empowered problem solvers, not just call-takers
  • Diverse agency, with nearly 40% of sworn officers from non-traditional backgrounds
  • Have a voice in the department and City as a frontline officer by joining or participating in:
    • Strategic Planning
    • The Wellness Committee
    • The Race and Gender Equity Committee
      • Community oriented – each employee from the top down is required to participate in several community engagement opportunities annually. Maplewood has a Multicultural Advisory Committee which serve as liaisons between the police and community. They help guide general policy and serve as the community’s voice in hiring.
      • Unique training opportunities
        • Emergency medicine
        • Crisis intervention
  • Multiple positions to diversify skill set and opportunities.
    • Street Crimes Officer
    • Narcotics Detective
    • School Resource Officer
    • K9 Officer
    • General and Special Case Detective (Example: Auto Theft Detective)
    • Community Outreach Coordinator
    • Mental Health Outreach Team Member
    • Field Training officer
    • Use of Force Instructor
    • SWAT Team Member

Department Composition

  • 56 sworn positions
  • Chief
  • Deputy Chief
  • 3 Lieutenants
  • 6 Sergeants 
  • 8 Investigator/specialty roles
  • 34 Patrol Officers

Starting salary: $5,951.83/month, $71,422/year

  • Top patrol salary (after 3 years): $89,278/year
  • Pay incentive for specialty positions (Detective, SRO, FTO, K9 Handler, Street Crimes Unit)
  • Time off/annual leave: 152 to 272 hours depending on years of service
  • Ten (10) paid holidays per year
  • Health insurance, dental insurance, POST license renewal costs 
  • Uniform allowance of $900/year 
  • Fully equipped squad cars and equipment package that includes, duty gear, firearm, Taser, body armor, Body Worn Camera
  • Heated indoor garage for squad cars
  • Officers are permitted to work out while on duty in the departments well equipped on-site workout facility

Contact Recruitment Team

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