Part-Time Police Officer

The Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Police Department (MSP APD) is proud to welcome experienced and recently retired law enforcement professionals to join our ranks as Part-Time Police Officers.

Whether you're freshly retired and looking to stay connected to the profession, or simply interested in contributing your valuable experience in a flexible role, we offer an opportunity to serve in one of Minnesota’s largest and most respected departments. MSP APD, a division of the Metropolitan Airports Commissions (MAC), provides law enforcement across the entire airport campus—with approximately 200 dedicated personnel, including full-time officers, part-time officers, community service officers, administrative staff, and our own 911 Emergency Communications Center.

This is more than a job—it's a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the balance you’ve earned. Our ideal candidates include retired officers (within the past three years) or licensed law enforcement professionals from other agencies who value community, safety, and service. If you’re looking for part-time work that keeps your skills sharp, honors your background, and contributes to a dynamic public environment, MSP APD is ready to welcome you.

Join us and keep your badge working—for the airport community and for the legacy you’ve built.

This position has a highly condensed FTO process and is not meant as an entry into the law enforcement profession, and we are unable to consider applications from candidates who are looking for part-time work in addition to current police employment.

Primary duties of a part-time police officer include supporting the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) screening function at security checkpoints. There is a high level of public interaction in this position. Other duties include responding to customer service requests, calls, and emergency situations. Investigating suspicious circumstances or situations and writing reports. Part-time officers enforce state statutes, federal regulations, and local ordinances.

Work schedules generally equate to 8-12 days worked per month.

Day shift work hours are  with 8-hour shifts, 4 days on, 8 days off.

Afternoon shift work hours are  with 8-hour shifts, 4 days on, 8 days off.

Uniforms, training, and equipment are provided.

Successful candidates must pass a comprehensive background check, pre-employment physical, drug screen, medical agility test, psychological exam, and be able to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) airport badge.

To apply: Click the 'Apply' link and follow the instructions provided. Applications will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Questions regarding this posting can be directed to Robin Lange ge or .

As part of the collective bargaining agreement, LELS Local #302 (Police Officers), part-time officers participate in the Post-Employment Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP) in which 10 percent of their gross pay is deducted from each paycheck and deposited into the HCSP. This position is not eligible for medical or dental insurance or vacation hours.

This position is covered by the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Police & Fire (P&F) retirement. If you are not receiving a PERA pension, you will contribute to the P&F fund. If you are currently receiving a PERA pension or plan to in near future, PERA requires a complete and continuous separation from all public employment for 30 days.

This position is not eligible to contribute to Social Security but does contribute towards Medicare.

Employees in this position must retire no later than their 65th birthday per the collective bargaining agreement.

MAC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If an accommodation is required for you to participate in the application process because of a disability, please contact Tekia Jefferson at  or Tekia.

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MAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, nationality, or disability.

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