The City of Minot is accepting qualified applications for the entry-level position of Police Officer in the Minot Police Department. All qualified applicants must successfully complete the IPMA-HR POA Series written police exam, MPAT physical agility test, oral interviews, background investigation, personality assessment and post-offer medical exam.
+ Nature of Work
This is an exciting position in a state-of-the art law enforcement agency where you will work to serve and protect this community through the enforcement of state and local laws and ordinances. Work involves responsibility maintaining public safety in the City by enforcing laws. Work is reviewed through reports, observations, and discussions and evaluations. Please review the attached job description for complete details.
+ Education and Experience
Qualified applicants must possess at least one of the four following requirements:
- Completion of Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice or more than 60 semester hour credits directly applicable to a Bachelor's degree.
- Possess a current North Dakota Peace Officer License
- Completion of a state certified Law Enforcement Skills program within the past 3 years, and is recognized by the North Dakota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board.
- Certification of 4 years of full time U.S. Military Service including an honorable discharge.
All applications must include official copies of college transcript and any additional materials such as cover letter, resume, and credentials to include licenses and certificates.
+ Compensation and Bene?ts
- The assigned salary range for Police Officer under the 2024 City of Minot Annual Pay Plan is Grade 58, with an associated pay range of $25.54/hour - $37.91/hour.
- Aggressive pay increase structure, featuring standard annual increases, as well as career ladder increases available at 3 and 5 years. Additional market increases provided as indicated with Annual Pay Plan.
- This is a full time, FLSA non-exempt position.
- Benefits Include:
- BCBSND Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- NDPERS Pension
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Please see the current City of Minot Bene?ts Guide for complete information.
- Information regarding the salary increase structure and any applicable promotional ladder or advancement structure is available in the current City of Minot Annual Pay Plan.
+ Application and Testing Requirements
- All qualified applicants must successfully complete the IPMA-HR POA Series written police exam, MPAT physical agility test, oral interviews, background investigation, personality assessment and post-offer medical exam.
- A City of Minot Application for Employment must be submitted through the City of Minot website.
- North Dakota Veteran’s Preference Applicable under NDCC 37-19.1
Competitive Exams: Upcoming Testing Dates for 2024 have been set as follows:
- Thursday, February 22nd - Friday, February 23rd, 2024
- Thursday July 11 - Friday, July 12, 2024
- Thursday, October 24 - Friday, October 25, 2024
+ Questions?
Captain Jason Sundbakken, Minot Police Department, 515 2nd Ave. SW
Phone: (701) 857-4716
EEO by order of Civil Service Commission
