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Police Officer including lateral transfers

Closes June 30th, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Application form & Background form can be found in the FORMS link above.

The Lakes Area Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. This is a full time sworn, uniformed position. The Lakes Area Police Department is located in Lindstrom, MN in Chisago County and includes the cities of Lindstrom and Chisago City, two of the fastest growing cities in the area. Applicants must successfully complete and pass a comprehensive background investigation and physical fitness examination.

Benefits include:

Take home squad cars
11 hour shifts with every other weekend being 5 days off
100% Employer paid Health/Dental Insurance (Single - 70% Family )
Health Savings Account
Employer paid long and short term disability insurance
Employer paid uniform allowance
Extensive training opportunities
Opportunities for D.A.R.E., SWAT, School Resource Officer, Investigation, and instructor positions
Up to $4,000 hiring bonus for experienced Police Officers

Applications must be received at Lakes Area Police Department (Lindstrom City Hall) by June 30^th, 2026 at 4:30 PM. � Applications can be downloaded online, or obtained from:

Lakes Area Police Department

13292 Sylvan Avenue

Lindstrom, MN 55045

(651) 257-0622

www.lakesareapd.com

forms are available at:

http://www.lakesareapd.com/forms.htm

Police Reserve

Applications acccepted until filled.
Application form & Background form can be found in the FORMS link above.

The Lakes Area Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Reserve Police Officer. This is a volunteer, non-sworn, uniformed position. Applicants must successfully complete and pass a comprehensive background investigation and physical fitness examination. Applications accepted until filled. �Applications can be downloaded online, or obtained from: