Police Officer

• 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

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

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.

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.

Interested Candidates must apply at the City's official website to be considered.

For a full description, how to apply and more check out the posting at:

city-of-mandan-nd.hireonthego.com

The City of Mandan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.