Description

The City of Perham is looking for motivated, community-minded individuals to join our police department as a full-time police officer.

Applicants must be licensed or eligible to be licensed by the POST Board by the date of application. In addition, the applicant must possess a valid Minnesota drivers license and pass a background check. The 2026 salary range is $32.20 to $43.20 per hour plus excellent benefits including:
*Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
*Health Care Savings Plan
*Generous paid leave policies including vacation, ESST, and 12 paid holidays
*Free Employee Assistance Program, and
*MN Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)

This position works a rotating shift performing police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities to protect life and property in the community through the enforcement of laws and ordinances, and through providing public service, community relations, and education.

Click the Apply Now button above to go to our website and apply OR pick up an application at the City Office at 125 Second Avenue NE in Perham or visit at www.cityofperham.com directly.

Applications and resumes will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at the City Office or by email at hhoeft@cityofperham.com. For questions, please contact Heather Hoeft at 218-346-9796 or Police Chief, James Gritz, at 218-346-4496. (AA/EOE)