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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

Part-Time Firefighter

  • Type:Part Time
  • Salary/Pay Rate:$21.00/hour
  • Posted Date:04/24/2026 11:04 a.m.
  • Deadline to Apply:05/15/2026 11:58 p.m.

This position is a part-time firefighter position for experienced firefighters. Firefighters are required to work a minimum of 24 hours a month on self-assigned shifts and are expected to respond to emergency “all calls” when available. Shift types include four-hour, eight-hour, and occasional 24-hour shifts. Position is eligible for participation in the MN PERA Coordinated Pension Plan.

Review the Part-Time Firefighter job description for full details regarding this position before you apply. 

Complete the online application and include your cover letter and resume as attachments in the application. 

Email copies of required certifications to Human Resources at colson@priorlakemn.gov.

 

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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