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.
SALARY (2026 rates)
| 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. **
- 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
- 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.