Employment

The City of of Prior Lake appreciates your interest in employment. Current job openings, if any, are posted below and applications are accepted only for posted positions. 

Open Positions

Police Officer

  • Type:Full Time
  • Salary/Pay Rate:$40.81 - $54.00
  • Posted Date:07/16/2026 3:11 p.m.
  • Deadline to Apply:09/06/2026 11:58 p.m.

PEOPLE FIRST - MISSION ALWAYS

Who you are and what you do MATTERS here. 

The Prior Lake Police Department is seeking proud, motivated people to join our highly skilled team. Officers will receive extensive and ongoing in-service training and are eligible to attend additional specialized training locally and nationally in numerous areas of policing. Come work for a city that loves it’s cops and for a team who knows how valuable you are.

Review the Police Officer Job Description for full details regarding this position before you apply. 

Complete the online application and include any attachments with your online application:

 APPLICATION DEADLINE: The position is open until filled. First review of applications - August 10, 2026

 

 

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*Application materials received after the deadline or incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

Equal Employment

The City of Prior Lake is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender, age, or disability, and any other category protected by law.

City Salaries

Minnesota Statute 471.701 requires that “a city or county with a population of more than 15,000 must annually notify its residents of the positions and base salaries of the three highest-paid employees.” As of January 2025, the City of Prior Lake's highest-paid employees are:

  • City Manager $208,175
  • Police Chief $181,022
  • Assistant City Manager $177,985
  • Fire Chief $177,985

Data Practices Act for Applicants, Employees and Volunteers

To read more about data practices surrounding applicants, employees and volunteers you can read a full statement which provides a greater detail to applicants about how the MN Government Data Practices Act may impact them: General Information on the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act for Applicants, Employees and Volunteers