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Duluth police department hiring, $3K signing bonus

The Duluth Police Department is currently seeking certified police officers to join their team with a $3,000 hiring bonus. (Courtesy Duluth Police Department)
The Duluth Police Department is currently seeking certified police officers to join their team with a $3,000 hiring bonus. (Courtesy Duluth Police Department)
By Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Dec 20, 2020

The Duluth Police Department is currently seeking certified police officers to join their team. Benefits include a city-funded pension, low-cost insurance, take-home patrol car, and a starting salary of $45,469.

The city is currently offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus, plus a 5% increase for experienced officers, and a 5% increase for foreign language proficiency.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen, possess a high school diploma or state-issued G.E.D. (some college is preferred), and valid driver’s license.

Details on requirements, benefits and to apply: www.bit.ly/2LCQy7l.

Questions: pdpio@duluthpd.com.

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