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Long Prairie hires part-time officer Joseph Rivera Robles as full-time police officer
Summary
The council voted to promote Part-Time Officer Joseph Rivera Robles to a full-time position starting June 13, 2026, at $34.38 (Step 3) with a six-month probationary period and immediate longevity pay of $3.69 per pay period; the motion passed on a 3–1 roll call vote.
The Long Prairie City Council approved the appointment of current part-time officer Joseph Rivera Robles to a full-time police officer position, effective June 13, 2026. The council set a six-month probationary period and a starting wage of $34.38 (Step 3) with immediate longevity pay of $3.69 per pay period.
The hiring followed interviews of six applicants. Council Member JoAnn Schroeder moved to appoint Rivera Robles; Council Member Clint Krueger seconded. Council voted by roll call: Mayor James Kreemer voted yes, Council Member Lilah Gripne voted no, and Council Members Schroeder and Krueger voted yes, approving the motion. The transcript notes Rivera Robles has worked for the city since November 2022.
