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Who we are
The members of the Chaska Police Department are proud to serve our community. We are dedicated to building public trust through
- Community partnerships and programs
- A high standard of professionalism
- An emphasis on customer service
Our staff is dedicated to problem-solving policing that helps build community-based solutions. We protect life and property and enhance the safety and quality of life for everyone in the community.
We are professionals who come to work with high energy and believe in our work and our team.
- Competitive wages
- Start between $39.10-$49.54/hr (depending on qualifying experience)
- 3% wage increase for patrol officers in 2025
- Longevity steps every 4 years
- $5,000 signing bonus ($2,000 paid after successfully completing field training and $3,000 after completing 12-month probationary period)
- "Holiday" bank of 156 hours per year used as time off or paid out (patrol)
- "Time Owed" bank of 104 hours per year used as time off or paid out (patrol)
- Night shift differential pay of $1/hr
- Financial incentives for many of our specialty positions
- Lateral transfer incentives may be eligible for:
- 40 hours of paid personal leave when starting employment
- Higher rate of paid personal leave accrual
- Higher base wage
- Note: exact starting wages and benefit accrual for eligible lateral candidates will be determined based on prior experience
- Yearly uniform allowance
- Generous paid personal leave accrual
- Post-retirement healthcare savings plan
- Paid workout-on-duty program (onsite workout facility) plus other officer wellness incentives and programs
- Community Partnership Specialist (sworn officer)
- School Resource Officer
- SWAT
- DRE
- Drone pilot
- Use of Force instructor
- Firearms instructor
- Field Training Officer
- Police Explorer advisor
- Bike Patrol
Our Community Service Officer internship is a unique opportunity for someone looking to get into a career in law enforcement.
The CSO intern will handle CSO-type calls for service and also learn about the Chaska Police Department and what it's like to be a police officer.
Working as a CSO intern could lead to potential full-time employment as a police officer at the Chaska Police Department.
Applicants for this program must be enrolled in a state level accredited school to become a professional police officer.
If you are interested in joining our team, please email our recruitment team.
Public Safety Facility
Construction is moving along. We plan to move in April 2026.
Check out the details on our Public Safety Facility website.