Demo

POLICE OFFICER (LATERAL OR ENTRY LEVEL)

City of Dickinson
City of Dickinson Salary
Dickinson, ND Full Time
POSTED ON 11/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2026
Police Officer – Commitment to Community and Excellence

The City of Dickinson Police Department is acommunity-driven law enforcement agency dedicated to safeguarding the safety and well-being of our residents. We are actively seeking both new recruits and experienced Lateral Police Officers to join our team of professionals and make a meaningful difference in our community.

Salary & Benefits:
  • Entry-Level Officers: $58,587 - $69,908 per year (based on qualifications and experience)
  • Lateral Officers: $69,609 - $79,095 per year (based on qualifications and experience)
  • Extra $1.00 per hour for night differential pay
  • Sign-On Bonus: Up to$5,000, with an optional vacation time package!
  • FREE membership to the West River Community Center for you and your family
  • 12 FREE college credits atDickinson State University for you and/or your immediate family members
  • Opportunities for training and career advancement
Requirements:
Entry-Level Police Officer:
  • Must be at least 20 years old
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.(Associate degree preferred)
  • College-level coursework or specialized training in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field is highly desirable
Lateral Police Officer:
  • Must hold a current North Dakota POST certification or an equivalent out-of-state certification
  • Be in good standing with your current law enforcement agency (no ongoing internal, criminal, or civil investigations)
  • Minimum of three consecutive years of full-time law enforcement field experience
  • Must 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 for agencies with minimum sworn officer/deputy requirements

Want More Information? Text a recruiter at 701-690-2739 to learn more about joining our team.

Ready to Serve? Apply Today!

Join us in our mission to protect and serve the Dickinson community. Become part of a dedicated team that makes a positive impact every day.

Click here to view the full job description.

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

Salary : $58,587 - $79,095

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a POLICE OFFICER (LATERAL OR ENTRY LEVEL)?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the POLICE OFFICER (LATERAL OR ENTRY LEVEL) career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$60,982 - $71,065
Income Estimation: 
$63,211 - $86,677
Income Estimation: 
$45,833 - $56,838
Income Estimation: 
$69,185 - $95,783
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at City of Dickinson

City of Dickinson
Hired Organization Address Dickinson, ND Full Time
As a Project Engineer with the City of Dickinson, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the future of our communit...
City of Dickinson
Hired Organization Address Dickinson, ND Full Time
The City of Dickinson is seeking a GIS Technician to support our expanding Geographic Information System (GIS) and help ...
City of Dickinson
Hired Organization Address Dickinson, ND Full Time
Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real impact? Join our 911 dispatch team as a Public Safety ...
City of Dickinson
Hired Organization Address Dickinson, ND Full Time
As a Street Maintenance Foreman you will works as a lead team member inspecting and performing semi-skilled and skilled ...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other POLICE OFFICER (LATERAL OR ENTRY LEVEL) jobs in the Dickinson, ND area that may be a better fit.

Police Patrol Officer

Sidney Police Department, Sidney, MT

Mandan Police Officer

Mandan Police Department, Mandan, ND

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!