Police Officer

MSP Airport; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 93,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime after training

Uniform allowance

FTO / Instructor pay

Investigator pay

Job summary

MSP Airport Police Department (MSP APD), a division of the Metropolitan Airports Commissions, serves the airport campus with ~200 employees including officers and civilian staff. Officers protect 39 million passengers annually and collaborate with federal agencies to deter crime and ensure safety across the airport environment.

Step pay ranges from $44.506/hr to $60.257/hr with overtime opportunities, a $1,105 uniform allowance after year one, and additional pay for specialized roles.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible to be licensed by the Minnesota POST Board.
• Valid state driver’s license with no restrictions.
• No felony convictions as defined by Minnesota statutes.
• Medically, physically, and psychologically fit for duties.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present evidence and credible testimony in court.
• Ability to learn MSP Airport geography.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls and investigate crimes, disturbances, traffic incidents.
• Complete written reports and collect evidence to maintain chain of custody.
• Perform patrols to deter crime and protect the airport community.
• Enforce laws and ordinances.
• Ensure safety and security of critical infrastructure.
• Collaborate with local and federal agencies.
• Testify in court.
• Transport subjects or arrestees as needed.
• Represent MAC and MSP APD professionally.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Court testimony

Job description

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.

Step 1 $44.506 hr. / $92,572.48 yr.

Step 2 $47.285 hr. / $98,352.80 yr.

Step 3 $50.064 hr. / $104,133.12 yr.

Step 4 $52.853 hr. / $109,934.24 yr.

Step 5 $56.195 hr. / $116,885.60 yr.

Step 6 $60.257 hr. / $125,334.56 yr. (10 years of completed LE experience as noted in the contract)

• 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 pay for those serving as Field Training Officers or Instructors.
• Investigators/Detective receive an additional $1.93/hr.

Recent graduates and those who will be POST eligible by 12/31/26 are encouraged to apply.

Position Description: JOB DUTIES

• Respond 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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed or eligible to be licensed by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board.
• Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license with no restrictions.
• No felony convictions as defined by Minnesota State Statutes.
• Medically, physically, and psychologically fit to perform the job duties.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present evidence and offer credible testimony as required in court.
• Ability to learn the geography of MSP Airport and surrounding area.