Employment Opportunities
Community Development Administrative Assistant
Application Deadline: Open until filled. First review of applications to begin on February 6, 2023
2023 Salary Hiring Range: $29.69-$37.71/hour
Are you a detail-orientated, process-driven, self-starter? Would you like to help guide the growth and development of the Forest Lake community? If so, this position may be for you! The Forest Lake Community Development Department is seeking an Administrative Assistant to help create and sustain important department processes and procedures. While the position serves as support staff for planning, zoning, and park and recreation endeavors, it is also responsible for land use and zoning permit administration, general office administration, and marketing and promotion.
Education And/Or Experience Required:
High school degree or equivalent and 1-2 years of post-secondary education in a related field and/or prior experience in support or customer service. Work in a municipal or government setting is preferred.
How to Apply:
Applicants must apply through the city's employment portal and submit a completed online application, cover letter, resume, and city employment application.
Police Officer – Full-Time
Application Deadline: February 15th, 2023
Salary Range: $34.36-45.96/hour
Job Summary
The Forest Lake Police Department is seeking applications for one immediate full-time Police Officer. Applicants must be highly motivated, dedicated to community service, and possess a strong work ethic and communication skills.
The 2023 contract salary range is $71,468–$95,596 annually ($34.36-45.96/hour) along with health, dental and vision contributions up to $1,415/monthly. Lateral candidates will have the ability for additional salary and benefit considerations within this hiring process. A streamlined training program may also be given based upon experience and current pay structure. Up to $2,000 a year in tuition reimbursement is available to all employees.
Step | Wage | Step | Wage |
Step 1 | $34.36 | Step 5 | $42.95 |
Step 2 | $36.52 | At Year 6 | $44.24 |
Step 3 | $38.66 | At Year 10 | $45.10 |
Step 4 | $40.81 | At Year 15 | $45.96 |
The Forest Lake Police Department strives to find talented candidates for both current and future openings, which may include identifying candidates with the potential to move into police officer positions due to future vacancies. We are proud of the partnerships we have built with our community, schools, and city leadership. We are excited to bring new members to the team.
We welcome both entry-level and experienced lateral candidates. Interested persons must complete and submit a city application by the listed deadline. Candidates must be eligible to be MN POST licensed at the time of appointment.
Opportunities within the department also include assignments of School Resource Officer, General Investigations, SWAT (Washington County), Mobile Field Force (Washington County), Drug Task Force Officer and Bicycle Patrol Unit.
Qualifying applicants will go through an interview process. Finalist(s) will be required to successfully complete a thorough background investigation, as well as a medical and psychological evaluation. To apply for the position please use the city’s employment portal found at the link below,
Warming House Attendants
The City of Forest Lake is currently hiring several part-time seasonal Warming House Attendants. Individuals will provide leadership, enforce rules and implement safe recreation practices both on the rinks and in the warming house.
Hourly Pay Range: $11.00 - $13.00
Warming House Attendant Position Description
City of Forest Lake Employment Application
Interested individuals should submit a completed City of Forest Lake Employment application to the Forest Lake City Center at 1408 Lake Street South or by email to Jamie.Muscha@ci.forest-lake.mn.us.
Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
If you are interested in serving on any of the City's boards or commissions, please fill out the Boards and Committee Application. Your application will be kept on file for one year. Questions regarding any vacancy can be directed to the Assistant City Administrator at 651-209-9727.