POLICE CHIEF
City of Eagan, MN

First Review: September 7, 2025
Salary Range: $171,366–$222,192 annually DOQ

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The City of Eagan, MN is seeking an inclusive, innovative, and responsible leader for the position of Police Chief for this suburban community of 69,000, conveniently located near both Minneapolis and St. Paul. Spanning 34 square miles, Eagan is a thriving, global community that boasts one of the largest working and living populations in the state. The city is home to nearly 3,000 businesses, including the Minnesota Vikings.

THE CITY OF EAGAN 

The City of Eagan operates under a Council-Administrator form of government with a mayor and four council members who are each elected at large to a four-year term. The City operates with a 2025 annual budget of $55 million and employs more than 300 regular full-time employees, and up to 400 seasonal and part-time employees.  

THE POLICE CHIEF

The Police Chief is responsible for the overall planning, operation, function, and administration of the Eagan Police Department and Emergency Management Services. The Chief oversees a budget of $20 million and a staffing of 79 full-time sworn officers and 16 full-time civilians with over 25 specialty teams. Leadership consists of the Chief, Deputy Chief, Administrative Lieutenant, Professional Standards Lieutenant, Operations Lieutenant (2), and Executive Assistant. In 2024, the Department responded to over 55,000 calls for service.

For questions on this position, please contact:

Tom Davis
GMP Consultants
tdavis@gmphr.com
(425) 263-0704