Police Patrol Officer

Date Posted:

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Department:

Police Department

Deadline:

Open until filled

Position Objectives:

 

Compensation: 2027 pay rate $34.54 - $39.04/hr. ($71,843 - $81,203/yr.)

                         Longevity steps at year 3, 4, 5, 10,15, 20, 25, & 30

 

Position Objectives:

Come work as a patrol officer in Ely, the gateway to the Boundary Waters!

Whether you’re just starting your career or a veteran officer, we’ll outfit you with everything you’ll need in this new adventure with great benefits, a great salary and a great place to live and work.

Ely provides unique opportunities for recreation, culture, and work not often seen in a city of its size. Ely continues to offer an excellent quality of life to residents of the region. We strive to maintain our outstanding educational opportunities, a full range of medical services, exceptional outdoor experiences, and unequaled sense of community spirit. Ely provides a safe and friendly atmosphere, in affordable neighborhoods that complement their natural surroundings. The City of Ely is committed to be a community that welcomes and values diversity, while working to be a place where all people, citizens, and visitors alike, will feel safe.

The Ely Police Department consists of 7 fulltime officers, 1 part-time officer and 1 administrative assistant. Officer's work four consecutive 12-hour shifts, followed by four days off. The 2027 pay range is $34.54 - $39.04, with 4%-night shift differential. Includes excellent benefits.

Must be P.O.S.T. licensed or eligible for licensing at hire. Go to our website https://www.ely.mn.us/jobs or contact the Ely Police Department at 218-504-5146 for an application. Lateral officers are encouraged to apply; pay and benefits based on experience may be considered.

 

The City of Ely is an equal opportunity employer.

 

 

 

More Information:

Ely Police Department

209 E. Chapman Street

Ely, MN 55731

elypd@ely.mn.us

(218)504-5146