POLICE OFFICER (LATERAL OR ENTRY LEVEL)

POLICE OFFICER (LATERAL OR ENTRY LEVEL)

Salary

$29.01 - $39.17 Hourly

Location

Public Safety Center- 2475 State Ave N, Dickinson, ND

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

00611

Department

POLICE

Division

Patrol

Opening Date

10/29/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Build a career with purpose at the City of Dickinson Police Department. We're seeking entry-level candidates and experienced lateral officers who are ready to serve with integrity, professionalism, and dedication.

As part of our community-driven team, you'll help protect the safety and well-being of Dickinson residents while making a meaningful difference every day.

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Entry-Level Officers: $60,345-$72,005 per year, based on qualifications and experience

• Lateral Officers: $72,006-$81,468 per year, based on qualifications and experience

• Night Differential: An additional $1.00 per hour

• Lateral Officer Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000, with an optional vacation time package

• FREE family membership to the West River Community Center

• 12 FREE college credits at Dickinson State University for you and/or your immediate family members

• Opportunities for training and career advancement

Qualifications

Entry-Level Police Officers

• Must be at least 20 years old

• Must have a high school diploma or GED; an associate degree is preferred

• College-level coursework or specialized training in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field is highly desirable

Lateral Police Officers

• Hold a current North Dakota POST certification or an equivalent out-of-state certification

• Be in good standing with your current law enforcement agency, with no ongoing internal, criminal, or civil investigations

• Have at least three consecutive years of full-time law enforcement field experience

• Be employed full-time with arrest powers by a state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency; or have been laid off or voluntarily retired within the past 12 months while in good standing and eligible for rehire

• Additional qualifications apply regarding minimum sworn officer/deputy requirements at qualifying agencies

What to Expect: Hiring Process

Applicants selected to move forward will complete these steps in order:

• Online written test

• Physical agility test

• Panel interview(s)

Candidates must successfully complete each stage before advancing to the next step.

Let's Talk About Your Future

Have questions? Text a recruiter at 701-690-2739 to learn more about joining our team.

Ready to Serve? Apply Today!

Bring your commitment, build your career, and help us protect and serve the Dickinson community.

View the full job description.

The City of Dickinson is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Employer-Paid Benefits

• Vacation

• 96 hours annually (Years 1-5)

• Sick Leave

• 96 hours annually

• Up to 16 hours/year can be used as Personal Leave

• Longevity Pay

• Annual pay based on tenure (After 5 Years)

• Bereavement Pay

• 3 days per occurrence

• Up to 9 days/year with supervisor approval

• Shift Differential Compensation (nonexempt employees only)

• Additional pay for hours between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM

• Weather & Emergency Closure Leave

• Up to 8 hours pay for scheduled staff

• Premium pay for essential staff required to work

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Up to $1500 per semester

• Paid Holidays

• 12 holidays + 1 day for your birthday

• Paid holidays: New Year's, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 8 free confidential counseling sessions for employees & dependents

Employer/Employee Shared-Cost Benefits

• Health Insurance

• NDPERS Sanford Health Plan PPO

• Employer share: 80%, Employee share: 20%

• (Additional 1% paid each year of employment, once employed for 20 years coverage 100% city paid)

• Rates: Family - $470.72/month (rate increase expected 7/1/25), Single - $194.73/month

• Flexible Spending Account

• $450 annual contribution provided by the city for all Full-Time employees to be used for eligible medical expenses

• Mandatory Participation Retirement Plans

• NDPERS Defined Contribution Retirement Plan: Employee 4%, Employer 5.26%, employee can elect to go up another 1-3% with a corresponding employer match in the first 30 days of employment.

• NDPERS Defined Benefit Hybrid Public Safety Plan: Employee 5.5%, Employer 9.16%

• Life Insurance/AD&D (Principal)

• $60,000 Term Life Insurance

• Employer pays half premium; Employee share is $5.61/month

• Dependent coverage available at additional cost along with additional voluntary life insurance

Employee-Paid Benefits

• West River Community Center Membership

• 50% discount on annual membership

• Flexible Spending Accounts (HealthEquity)

• Medical: Pre-tax up to $3200 for 2025 plus the employer's $450 contribution

• Daycare: Pre-tax up to $5000 for 2025

• Vision Insurance (Principal/VSP)

• Employee Only - $9.80/month

• Employee + Spouse - $16.50/month

• Employee + Children - $16.83/month

• Family - $26.63/month

• Dental Insurance (Principal)

• Low Plan (up to $1000 coverage/year)

• Employee Only - $33.04/month

• Employee + Spouse - $66.54/month

• Employee + Child(ren) - $81.44/month

• Family- $122.67/month

• High Plan (up to $2000 coverage/year)

• Employee Only - $41.65/month

• Employee + Spouse - $84.55/month

• Employee + Child(ren) - $99.69/month

• Family- $151.55/month

• 457(b) Deferred Compensation

• Roth or Pre-Tax options available

• Aflac

• Supplemental insurance (e.g., Short Term Disability, Cancer Care, Accident, etc.)

01

Are you at least 20 years old?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03

Being prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle?

• Yes
• No

04

Being prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you ever been convicted for any domestic violence- related criminal offense, including any offense associated with the violation of a domestic violence- related order, restraining order, or other associated court order? If yes, explain.

06

Have you ever been convicted of a felony, including a felony charge that was later dismissed under a deferred imposition of sentence? If yes, explain.

07

Have you been convicted of a Class A Misdemeanor in the last ten (10) years? If yes, explain.

08

Have you ever been convicted of any drug-related offense? If yes, explain.

09

By completing this disqualifiers evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any of the above questions can disqualify candidates. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the Human Resources staff and hiring department(s). Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. The Human Resources staff will verify that you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job posting, based on the information provided in your application and in these answers.

• Yes, I understand

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• Yes, I understand

Required Question

Employer City of Dickinson

Address 38 1st Street West

Dickinson, North Dakota, 58601

Phone 701-456-7801

Website http://www.dickinsongov.com