Lateral Police Officer

Job Description

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:

• FREEmembership to West River Community Center for

Police Officers and their familymembers

• 12 FREE College Credits at Dickinson State University for

Police Officersand/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!