Employment Opportunities

The Orono Police Department adheres to all guidelines set forth by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training board (POST) for training and hiring. All interested in becoming a police officer need to have a minimum of a two year college degree. 

Many agencies are also requiring a candidate to be at least 21 years old before being considered for a position.

Minimum Requirements

• Possess a two or four year degree with an emphasis in Criminal Justice or have two or four year degree in any discipline
• Pass a law enforcement certificate course, if you don't have a LE degree through a Professional Peace Officer Education program
• Pass POST licensing examination
• Or meet reciprocity requirements

All candidates for a sworn police officer position need to pass:

• Oral interviews
• Physical agility test
• Psychological and medical exams
• Thorough background investigation
• Written test

On top of the mentioned items we also look for the following traits:

• Ability to effectively work with community members and businesses
• Desire to learn
• Good verbal and written communication
• Honesty and integrity
• Positive attitude
• Self-initiation and drive to accomplish tasks

Department Facts

• Orono has 27 full-time officers and 3 part-time officers.
• Orono is part of the West Metro Drug Task Force, which is one of the most productive task forces in the state.
• Orono is also part of the Lake Minnetonka Swat for the west metro area; collaborating with:
  • Minnetrista Public Safety
  • South Lake Minnetonka Police
  • Wayzata Police
  • West Hennepin Public Safety
• Orono PD contracts with three other communities for police service:
  • Minnetonka Beach
  • Mound
  • Spring Park