Security Police

North Dakota Department of Emergency Services; Devils Lake (ND); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

North Dakota National Guard is seeking a Security Police to protect personnel and facilities at Camp Grafton, ND. You will control entry, direct visitors, and ensure 24/7 installation coverage with armed response when required.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass background checks. OTAG offers a robust total rewards package and competitive starting salary.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a military driver's license.
• Willingness to undergo periodic background checks as per state policy.

Responsibilities

• Protect personnel, property, and equipment at Camp Grafton, ND.
• Control traffic at the main gate and direct visitors.
• Provide armed response to incidents and alarms; complete required paperwork.

Job description

Position: Security Police

Position #: 540-24478

Job ID #: 3033799

Division: Office of the Adjutant General - Camp Grafton - Security Forces

Location: Devils Lake, ND

OTAG Starting Salary: $22.52/hour ($46842/annual)

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Application Accepted Through: 11:59 p.m. on October 6, 2026

At the North Dakota National Guard, we stand by our mission to provide ready units, individuals and equipment to support our communities, state, and nation. We are looking for a candidate who identifies with this mission and has a passion for serving the citizens in our great state as a Security Police.

As a North Dakota State Agency, the Office of the Adjutant General (OTAG) is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive total rewards package to support you, your health and your family. OTAG offers rewarding and impactful work opportunities, a full range of employee benefits including a fully paid family health insurance plan, generous retirement plan, paid time-off, career growth, flexible work schedules, infant-friendly policies, and much more!

Please use our total rewards calculator to see the value of our total rewards package.

Summary Of Work

As a Security Police, you will perform duties required in the protection of personnel, property and equipment at the North Dakota Army National Guard in Camp Grafton, ND. Duties include controlling traffic entering the installation, verifying and direct visitors to the proper location and inspect/search vehicles entering the installation.

The following is a summary of the job responsibilities; this is not an all-inclusive list.

The Security Guard, ensure the main gate facility is kept clean and functional with an adequate supply of required equipment and forms. You will issue temporary visitor/vehicle passes and short-term parking passes, patrol the camp to detect and deter criminal activities, report unusual incidents to supervisors, provide armed response to incidents and alarms, complete all necessary paperwork, inspect and clean Camp Grafton Security vehicles and facilities, open locked facilities for authorized personnel and the ability to perform First Aid, if needed. Provide protection and security as a member of a work unit providing coordinated 24/7 installation coverage.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. OTAG will not provide sponsorships.

All applicants with a prior domestic violence conviction that conflicts with the Lautenberg Amendment will be disqualified.

To Be Considered For This Position, Applicants Must

• have a High School diploma or equivalent;
• possess a valid driver's license and have the ability to gain a military driver's license;
• Must be willing and able to participate in periodic background checks in accordance with state policy

Successful completion of the interview process, reference checks and background investigation are required.

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