Admin Staff Officer II

North Dakota Highway Patrol; Bismarck (ND); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

North Dakota Highway Patrol seeks a professional administrative analyst to develop policies, conduct audits, prepare reports, and analyze data. You will support strategic planning and project management while maintaining the agency's directive system and CALEA accreditation documentation.

The role emphasizes research, reporting, and independent leadership, contributing to a compliant, efficient organization with a focus on quality and professional excellence.

Qualifications

• Seven years of work experience in high-level administrative support with major projects.
• Ability to conduct research, analyze information, and prepare formal reports.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills; able to work independently as a lead.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional-level administrative duties including policy development, audits, reports, and data analysis.
• Engage in strategic planning and project management to support agency goals.
• Maintain the agency's written directive system and assist CALEA accreditation efforts.
• Support documentation and compliance activities to uphold professional standards.

Skills

Research & analysis

Report writing

Interpersonal communications

Independent lead work

Education

College coursework in business administration

College coursework in accounting

College coursework in project management

Tools

PowerDMS Software

Job description

Summary Of Work

The mission of the North Dakota Highway Patrol is to make a difference every day by providing high-quality law enforcement services to keep North Dakota safe and secure. Our civilian employees are an integral part of the North Dakota Highway Patrol team supporting the agency in daily operations that help make our organization an employer of choice.

This position will perform a wide variety of professional-level administrative duties, including policy development, audits, reports, data analysis and research, strategic planning, and project management. This position serves a critical role in maintaining the agency's written directive system and compiles detailed accreditation documentation to ensure that the agency remains in compliance with the highest standards of professional excellence through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

We offer work-life balance, a supportive and engaging workplace culture, flexible work schedules, and hybrid telework is an option after successful completion of the initial training period.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires seven years of work experience in high-level administrative support duties that include participation in the development or modification of major projects or procedures. Work experience must reflect an ability to conduct research, provide an analysis and interpretation of information, and prepare formal reports.

College-level course work in business administration, accounting, project management, or a related field with course work reflecting the required abilities may be substituted for the required work experience on a year-for-year basis.

• Demonstrated organizational skills, multitasking ability, and strong interpersonal and communications skills. Must be self-motivated and able to work independently as a lead worker.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with education or work experience in the items listed below. Please describe your knowledge and experience in these areas in your application materials.

• Strategic Planning
• Policy Development
• Project Management
• Auditing Experience
• Accreditation Experience
• Law Enforcement Experience
• Knowledge of PowerDMS Software

About Team ND

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Application Procedures

Application materials must be submitted through Team ND Careers by 11:59 pm on Sunday, November 22, 2026. Those selected for an interview may be subject to writing and proofreading exercises.

• Applicants claiming Veteran's Preference must upload a legible copy of report of separation DD Form 214 or NGB 22 showing Character of Service.

Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact [e-mail] or 701.328.3290.

For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process contact 701-328-2447 or [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.