Employment
Cover letters and resumes not accepted without a City application.
Planning Commission Opening
Planning Commission Opening
The Planning Commission consists of five residents appointed by the City Council to 3-year terms (this appointment expires on June 30, 2026). The Commission administers the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning and Subdivision ordinances. The Commission conducts Public Hearings and provides recommendations to the City Council. It is the City Council who may approve or deny land use applications. Planning Commission meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM. This is a 5-10 hour per month commitment including reading staff reports, attending Planning Commission meetings and occasional work sessions.
Applications due Monday, January 6th, 2025, or open until filled. Applicants can be submitted to City Clerk/Assistant City Administrator, Amy Benting at abenting@cityofdaytonmn.com
More information about the Planning Commission may be found on the Planning Commission page here and by watching previous Planning Commission meetings. Questions can be directed to Jon Sevald, Community Development Director, 763-712-3221 or jsevald@cityofdaytonmn.com .
Police Department Openings
The City of Dayton, MN is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. There are no current openings, but applications will be accepted for future consideration. Applications will be held for one year. Applicants must be MN POST eligible. Pay range is $37.78–$ 47.80 per hour depending on qualifications. Applicants must pass a complete background check and are preferred to have a minimum of one year experience working as a police officer.
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