Employment

Cover letters and resumes not accepted without a City application.

EDA Commission Opening

Background:
The Dayton EDA is involved in matters important to local business retention and expansion.  The board discusses ways to enhance economic development at the direction of the City Council in order to meet the City’s goals.  The City Council recently decided to implement a more active EDA in order to meets these goals.  The Dayton EDA has regularly scheduled meetings once per month on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at Dayton City Hall.
 
Apply:
Submit the application found below to City Clerk/ Assistant City Administrator, Amy Benting, abenting@cityofdaytonmn.com or mail to 12260 South Diamond Lake Rd Dayton, MN 55327 Attention:  Amy Benting by June 18, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Parks Commission Opening: 2 Openings

Background:
The Parks Commission advises the City Council on matters regarding recreation, parks, trails, and issues related to Dayton’s environmental and natural resources. Activities include long range planning, review of new developments, and recommendations for improvements.  The Dayton Park Commission regularly meets on the first Tuesday of each month. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. and are held at Dayton City Hall. Please contact Martin Farrell, Public Works Director, at 612-751-8847 for information related to this board. The agenda packets and meeting minutes are available to view online or at City Hall.
 
Apply:
Submit the application found below to City Clerk/ Assistant City Administrator, Amy Benting, abenting@cityofdaytonmn.com or mail to 12260 South Diamond Lake Rd Dayton, MN 55327 Attention:  Amy Benting by June 18th, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Police Department Openings

The City of Dayton, MN is seeking applications for three full-time Police Officers. Applicants must be MN POST eligible. Pay range is $37.78–$ 47.80 per hour depending on qualifications. Application period will remain open until all positions have been filled.  Applicants must pass a complete background check and are preferred to have a minimum of one year experience working as a police officer.

Selection Process:

  1. Cover letter, resume, application and supplemental questionnaire must be received by the Dayton Police Department.
  2. Interviews will be conducted with the top candidates.
  3. Highest ranking candidates will be contacted for possible second interviews and background investigations will be completed.
  4. Finalists may be called to an interview with the Chief of Police.

Applications can be found https://cityofdaytonmn.com/about/employment/

Interested applicants should submit a completed application packet to:

Dayton Police Department Attn: Amy Benting

12260 S. Diamond Lake Rd

Dayton, MN 55327

Phone 763-427-2017  Fax (763)323-4018

Paid On-Call Firefighters

Paid On-Call Firefighting is a rewarding and valuable way to serve your community. It takes dedication and many hours of training and education, but if you’re willing to put in the time and effort, there is a place in our department for you. Interested candidates should complete and submit an application found below and email it to City Clerk/Assistant City Administrator, Amy Benting abenting@cityofdaytonmn.com