The City of Dickinson's Police Department is a respected and community-oriented law enforcement agency dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of our citizens. We are currently seeking experienced Lateral Police Officers to join our team of dedicated professionals.

Salary: $68,538 - $77,544  depending on qualifications and experience.  UP TO A $5000 SIGN-ON BONUS with a vacation time option!

Want more information? Text a recruiter at 701-690-2739.
 

What we offer:

• FREE membership to West River Community Center for Police Officers and their family members
• 12 FREE College Credits at Dickinson State University for Police Officers and/or immediate family members
• and Much more!

Lateral Transfer Requirements:

• Possess a current North Dakota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification or out of state equivalent licensing board certification;
• Must be in good standing with current employing agency;
• Must not be currently under investigation internally, criminally or civilly;
• Must have three (3) or more consecutive years of law enforcement field experience;
• Must be currently employed (full-time) as a licensed law enforcement officer w/full arrest power by a state, county or municipal law enforcement agency; OR
  • Have been laid-off or voluntarily retired within the past twelve (12) months from a qualifying law enforcement agency; AND 
  • Were in good standing and eligible for rehire with the previous employing law enforcement agency.

The City of Dickinson utilizes the following previous/current employing agency minimum criteria to determine qualification for the lateral transfer program:

• Fulltime service in a municipal law enforcement agency with a sworn staff of 10 or more officers.
• Fulltime service in a county sheriff’s office with a sworn staff of 15 or more deputies.
• Fulltime service as uniformed state police officer or trooper.
• Eligibility of a licensed law enforcement officer holding full arrest powers serving with a federal agency, a state bureau of investigation, a university police department or parole/probation office will be evaluated on a case by case basis by police administration.

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Join us in our mission to protect and serve Dickinson and be a part of a team that makes a positive difference every day. Apply today!