Perham Police Department

09/04/2026

07/02/2026

Just a friendly reminder...

06/25/2026

Job Description: The City of Perham is looking for motivated, community-minded individuals to join our police department as a full-time police officer. Applicants must be licensed or eligible to be licensed by the POST Board by the date of application. In addition, the applicant must possess a valid Minnesota driver's license and pass a background check. The 2026 salary range is $32.20 to $43.20 per hour plus excellent benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Health Care Savings Plan

• Generous paid leave policies including vacation, ESST, and 12 paid holidays

• Free Employee Assistance Program, and

• MN Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)

This position works a rotating shift performing police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities to protect life and property in the community through the enforcement of laws and ordinances, and through providing public service, community relations, and education.

Applications and a complete job description can be obtained on-line at www.cityofperham.com or at the City Office at 125 Second Avenue NE, P.O. Box 130, Perham, MN 56573. Applications and resumes will be accepted at the City Office or by email at [email protected]. For questions, please contact Heather Hoeft at 218-346-9796 or Police Chief, James Gritz, at 218-346-4496. (AA/EOE)

Agency: City of Perham

Location: 125 2nd Ave NE, PO Box 130

Perham, MN 56573

Region: West Central Region 4

Pay Rate: $32.20 to $43.20 Hourly

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Website Link: www.cityofperham.com

06/11/2026

This big guy made his way into The Market grocery store today. If he's yours or if you know who he belongs to, call the Perham Police Department at 218-346-4452.

Update**owner has been located.

03/21/2026

Today the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office Perham Police Department and Perham Fire Department helped Noah Coughlan Run For America continue his journey west.

03/21/2026

Come send Noah off at 8am on his 155th day of 260 for his 5500 mile journey honoring everyday Americans. Connor will be entering onto Hwy 10 from Hwy 78. Please refrain from parking on SE 3rd Ave/state Hwy 78.

02/04/2026

Job Description: The City of Perham is looking for motivated, community-minded individuals to join our police department as a full-time police officer. Applicants must be licensed or eligible to be licensed by the POST Board by the date of application. In addition, the applicant must possess a valid Minnesota driver' s license and pass a background check. The 2026 salary range is $32.20 to $43.20 per hour plus excellent benefits including:

- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

- Health Care Savings Plan

- Generous paid leave policies including vacation, ESST, and 12 paid holidays

- Free Employee Assistance Program, and

- MN Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)

This position works a rotating shift performing police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities to protect life and property in the community through the enforcement of laws and ordinances, and through providing public service, community relations, and education.

Applications and a complete job description can be obtained on-line at www.cityofperham.com or at the City Office al 125 Second Avenue NE, P.O. Box 130, Perham, MN 56573. Applications and resumes will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at the City Office or by email at

[email protected]. For questions, please contact Heather Hoeft at 218-346-9796 or Police Chief. James Gritz, at 218-346-4496. (AA/EOE)

Agency: City of Perham

Location: 125 2nd Ave NE, PO Box 130

Perham, MN 56573

Region: 4

Pay Rate: $32.20 to $43.20 Hourly

Deadline: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Website Link: www.cityofperham.com