Police Officer

City of Mandan; Mandan (ND); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Excellent retirement

Vacation & sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

This position enforces federal, state, and local laws and protects life and property in Mandan, ND. As a sworn police officer, you will respond to calls, patrol streets, investigate incidents, and cooperate with other agencies to ensure public safety.

Qualified candidates must have North Dakota POST certification or reciprocal-state license, a high school diploma, and a valid driver''s license. The City offers competitive pay, robust retirement benefits, and generous leave as part of its police

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• North Dakota POST certification or equivalent.
• Valid driver''s license.
• Ability to obtain POST certification if not currently certified.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the city to deter crime and traffic violations.
• Responds to calls for service and emergencies.
• Conducts preliminary investigations and gathers evidence.
• Arrests offenders and processes them according to law.
• Provides backup to officers and emergency responders.
• Directs traffic for events and school crossings.
• Testifies in judicial proceedings when required.
• Completes required reports and forms.
• Maintains patrol car, uniform, and equipment.
• Serves on teams and special units as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

North Dakota POST Certification

Certification/License from Reciprocal State

Job description

• 100% employer-paid single or family health insurance coverage - Benefits start first of the month after you do!
• Excellent Retirement: NDPERs contributions
• Generous vacation and sick leave accruals - start accruing on day one!
• 10 paid holidays per year - Get paid time and a half for every hour worked on the holiday & up to 8 hours added to your vacation balance!

Learn more about all of the City of Mandan Benefits here: Employee Benefits

*Applications without a resume will be disqualified.

• **Qualified candidates will be considered upon receipt of application. The position may be filled prior to the listed closing date after successful completion of the application and interview process.**

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and the protection of life and property.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Patrols the city to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations.
• Responds to calls for service, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service duties, stranded motorists, and others.
• Conducts preliminary investigations into traffic accidents and other incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes.
• Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including fugitives; subpoenas witnesses.
• Provides assistance and backup support to other officers and emergency service providers as necessary.
• Assists motorists.
• Provides traffic direction as needed for events such as parades, funerals, events, and school crossings.
• Testifies in judicial proceedings as necessary.
• Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.
• Inspects and maintains assigned patrol car, uniform, and equipment.
• Serves in special positions and on special teams and units as assigned, including Detective, Field Training Officer, Warrant Officer, K-9 Officer, SWAT, School Resource Officer, Traffic Control, etc.
• Performs related duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification for the State of North Dakota.
• ***To be considered - North Dakota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification or Certification/License from a Reciprocal State is required.

Wage Range:

Starting at $28.36 per hour (Depending On Experience)

Status:

Non-exempt/Full-time

Closing Date:

Applications will be accepted through December 31, 2026 (at 9:00 a.m. CT)

The City of Mandan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.