Police Officer

JOB
The MSP Airport Police Department is hiring!The Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Police Department (MSP APD), a division of the Metropolitan Airports Commissions (MAC), serves the entire airport campus. The department is comprised of approximately 200 employees which includes full-time officers, part-time officers assigned to terminal checkpoints, community service officers, and civilian administrative positions along with our own 911 Emergency Communications Center. This makes MSP APD one of the largest police departments in the state, with more opportunities for advancement and specialty assignments. Our department works closely with many federal agencies including: FBI, DEA, CBP, TSA and USSS.MSP Airport Police Officers are responsible for all law enforcement duties at and around the airport to include the safety and protection of the airport community which includes 39 million annual passengers and 21,000 employees. Officers enforce state statutes and federal regulations, local ordinances, and traffic violations. Uniformed patrols include, but are not limited to, the surrounding local roadways, highways, Air Operations Area, parking ramps, the terminal buildings, cargo facilities and other businesses within our community.SALARY (2025 rates - contract currently in negotiations)Step 1$41.959 hr. / $87,274.72 yr. Step 2$44.584 hr. / $92,734.72 yr. Step 3$47.204 hr. / $98,184.32 yr. Step 4$49.827 hr. / $103,640.16 yr. Step 5$52.975 hr. / $110,188.00 yr. Step 6$56.814 hr. / $118,173.12 yr. (12 years of LE experience) Ample opportunities for overtime at 1.5 times your current pay rate after completing Field Training [Departmental, Grants, and Contracts] Initial purchase of uniforms and equipment is paid by the department upon hire; receive $1,105 uniform allowance after first year. Additional $4/hr. pay for those serving as Field Training Officers or Instructors.Investigators/Detective receive an additional $310 month.NEW OFFICERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!Recent graduates and those who will be POST eligible by 6/30/26 are encouraged to apply.LATERAL HIRESFor candidates with previous full-time licensed police officer experience: Pay will be evaluated based on full years of service and experience.Vacation accrual will be evaluated based on years of service and experience. SPECIALTY ASSIGNMENT UNITS/OPPORTUNITIES: Investigative Division (13 assigned)Criminal Detectives Narcotics Detectives Aviation/Regulatory DetectivesExplosive Detection and Narcotic K9 Teams DEA & FBI TaskforceSWAT TeamMobile Field Force Tactical NegotiatorsBike Response TeamFirearms Instructor/Team MemberUse of Force Instructor/Team MemberHonor Guard Field Training OfficerSCHEDULECurrently a 12-hour rotation that allows for every other weekend off. BENEFITSEmployer yearly contribution to HSA plans of $1,650 for single and $3,300 for family coverage. PPO plan option also available.MAC contribution to your retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association.Tuition reimbursement up to $4,500 per year. Vacation accrual starts at 120 hours. Lateral hires may receive additional accrual depending on previous experience.Sick leave and 13 paid holidays annually (which includes two floating holidays).Currently offering six weeks of paid parental leave after birth or adoption of child. Eligible after six consecutive months of employment.Leave donation options to take care of one-another.Voluntary on-duty fitness program with the ability to work out 1 hour per shift at the department on-site gym.Wellness incentive program. To apply: click the “Apply” tab located just above the position description, log-in and follow the instructions provided. An incomplete application may affect your opportunities in this hiring process.Questions regarding this position or the process can be directed to Robin.Lange@mspmac.org or 612-713-8725. Applications will be accepted until 3:00 pm on March 13, 2026.If you would like to connect with one of our officers to learn more about the department, please email AirportPDrecruiting@mspmac.org. MAC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If an accommodation is required for you to participate in the application process because of a disability or you have questions regarding the application process, contact the Diversity Department at 612-726-8196 or recruiting@mspmac.org. MAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, nationality, or disability.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
JOB DUTIESRespond to calls and investigates crimes, disturbances, traffic accidents, emergencies, and other incidents. Complete written reports and forms along with collecting and processing evidence to maintain chain of custody in accordance with standard operating procedures and directives. Perform patrol duties in assigned areas to serve our community and detect and monitor possible criminal activity.Enforces laws and ordinances.Safety and security of critical infrastructure to deter terrorism.Collaborate with local and federal agencies. Testify in court.Transports subjects or arrestees to detention or medical facilities. Represent the MAC and MSP Airport Police Department in professional manner consistent with organizational values. Other duties as assigned