Brooklyn Center - Police Officer

About the Department

Start Strong. Serve Proud. Grow Fast.

Looking to launch your law enforcement career in a department that’s committed to your development and success? BCPD is hiring entry-level POST licensed or eligible officers who are ready to serve with purpose and passion.

Position Duties

• Protects life and property by performing assigned law enforcement and investigative activities.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and assistance.
• Enforces city ordinances and state and federal laws in fair and uniform manner and according to established department policies and effects arrests when circumstances dictate.
• Responsible for traffic enforcement, control and direction.  This includes motorized, non-motorized and pedestrian traffic.
• Patrols and observes the community in order to detect and deter criminal activity and provide a sense of security and well-being to the community.
• Prepares clear and accurate reports in accordance with department policies.
• Prepares and executes warrants, makes recommendations for criminal complaints and presents testimony as required in court.
• Gathers, develops, and disseminates information relevant to any law enforcement problem.
• Reports significant law enforcement information to the police sergeant or assigned supervisor.
• Disseminates and receives information through telecommunication devices including, but not limited to, personal computer, radio system, phone system (mobile phones, voice mail), electronic mail, mobile computer devices (MCD/MDT), and digital recorders.
• Performs other assigned and self-initiated law enforcement and service tasks, all under the general supervision of the police sergeant or assigned supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

• 12-hour shifts with alternating 3-day weekends off
• Shift changes at 6 a.m., 6 p.m., and power shifts
• On-duty workout opportunities in our on-site gym
• One-time $1,000 residency bonus
• $500 referral bonus for recommending new hires
• Peer Support Team and Therapy Dog on-site
• Wellness Program including up to 6 mental health sessions annually
• Opportunities for specialty roles such as FTO, SWAT, Crisis Negotiator, Mobile Field Force, Detective, Street Crimes Unit, K9 Handler, Drone Team, and more
• Single health coverage paid, and a generous City Cafeteria Plan to offset family coverage costs
• A supportive administration open to suggestions and feedback, regardless of experience
• Ample overtime opportunities
• Education, experience, and longevity pay incentives

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a valid Minnesota Peace Officer License or be eligible to be licensed in the State of Minnesota.
• Must have a valid Minnesota driver's license or ability to obtain within 60 days of appointment.
• Must be eligible to carry a firearm in the State of Minnesota.

Other Qualifications

Effective Jan 1 2026:

Starting wage with 3 years is $8,930/month

Starting wage with 2 years is $7,680/month

Starting wage with 1 year is $7,054/month

Starting wage with no experience is $6,073/month

Longevity steps:

After 5 years of service, add 2% 

After 8 years of service, add 3%

After 12 years of service, add 5%

After 16 years of service, add 7%

After 20 years of service, add 9%

After 25 years of service, add 11%

Add 3% for a bachelor degree or 4% for a masters degree until longevity is reached.

Current MOU allows for double and triple time in certain circumstances.