2026 La Crescent Police Department Job Posting for Peace Officer
The City of La Crescent is accepting applications for the position of full-time Peace Officer (Patrol Officer).
Whether you have always wanted to make a difference in people’s lives or simply want to be a part of a bond unlike any other, the La Crescent Police Department may be the place for you. Learn more about us on Facebook.
Qualified applicants will have a valid full-time P.O.S.T license or be eligible to be licensed, citizen of the United States or eligible to work in the United States under federal requirements, EMR training or equivalent, possess a valid driver’s license, and pass a background investigation as well as a physical medical exam and psychological examinations.
Patrol Officer position is a member of Law Enforcement Labors Services (LELS) with a 2026 contract starting wage of $29.25 per hour with additional wage incentives for medical certificates (EMR/EMT) and shift differential. Lateral entry allowed based on qualifications and experience.
Application: Police Officer Online Job Application Form and job description: Peace Officer Job Description these forms can also be found on the La Crescent Police Department Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064812785895 or by contacting the City of La Crescent at 507.895.4414. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm on Thursday, July 2nd.
THE CITY OF LA CRESCENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
La Crescent Police Department
315 Main Street
P.O. Box 142
La Crescent, MN 55947
507.895.4414
lacrescentpolice@cityoflacrescent-mn.gov
Benefit Package
- Patrol Officers represented by LELS Local #120
- 2026 starting wage $29.65 hr. with 72-month six (6) step increases & Longevity to $38.60 hr.
- Shift differential $1.40 per hour (work the majority of shift between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.)
- Current medical certification (EMR/EMT) an additional $3.00 per hour
- Uniform allowance of $900 per year
- Paid Holidays (Each employee must work if scheduled (reg rate + time ½) and is considered off work if scheduled to be off work. Each member will get on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving of each year, twelve (12) days’ pay at the rate of eight (8) hours pay or eighty-eight (88) hours in pay in a lump sum cash payment for that year)
- 2026 Medical Insurance contribution $2,800/month for family and $1,200/month for single coverage
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave with the ability to bank Compensatory Time