Police Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Vacation & sick leave accruals

10 paid holidays per year

Job summary

City of Mandan in North Dakota is accepting applications for the full-time position of Police Officer – Grade 17. The role requires POST certification or Reciprocal State certification. Wage starts at $28.36 per hour, with full-time, non-exempt status.

Responsibilities include enforcing laws, patrolling, responding to calls, investigations, and reporting. Closing date is December 31, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CT. Applications with resumes are required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, and department policies.
• Experience understanding major duties of police work.
• Possession or ability to obtain North Dakota POST Certification.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the city to detect and deter crime and traffic violations.
• Responds to calls for service (domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic incidents, etc.).
• Conducts preliminary investigations, interviewing victims and witnesses, gathering evidence.
• Apprehends and processes offenders; subpoenas witnesses.
• Provides backup to officers and emergency services.
• Assists motorists and directs traffic for events.
• Testsifies in court as needed; completes reports and forms.
• Inspects patrol car, uniform, and equipment.
• Serves on special units as assigned.
• Performs related duties.

Skills

Laws & procedures

Criminal law

Traffic investigation

Geography

Court system

Computer skills

Vehicle operation

Firearms

Emergency equipment

Radios & communications

Radar usage

Restraint techniques

Oral & written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with specialized training

POST Certification or Reciprocal State Certification

Tools

Radar

Radio equipment

Police vehicle operation

Job description

The City of Mandan, North Dakota is accepting applications for the full-time position of: Police Officer – Grade 17.

To be considered - North Dakota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification or Certification/License from a Reciprocal State is required.

Why work for us?

• 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!

Position Details:

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)

*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.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, search and seizure laws, city codes, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of law enforcement principles and practices.
• Knowledge of traffic accident investigation techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography and streets of the city.
• Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures.
• Skill in the use of a computer.
• Skill in operating police vehicles, firearms, and emergency equipment.
• Skill in operating radios and communications equipment.
• Skill in operating radar equipment.
• Skill in restraining persons without causing physical harm.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

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.