Police Officer
Employment / Posted Sep 23, 2025 | 9:20 PM by Amy / 8 views
The City of Mandan, North Dakota is accepting applications for the full-time position of:
Police Officer – Grade 17.
Wage Range: starting at $27.73 per hour (DOE)
Status: Non-exempt/Full-time
Closing Date: Applications will be accepted through October 7, 2025 (at 4:00 p.m. CT)
*Applications without a resume will be disqualified.
***To be considered – North Dakota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification or Certification/License from a Reciprocal State is required.
Learn more about the City of Mandan and Police Department at the links below:
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.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
- Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, search and seizure laws, city codes, and department policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of law enforcement principles and practices.
- Knowledge of traffic accident investigation techniques and procedures.
- Knowledge of the geography and streets of the city.
- Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures.
- Skill in the use of a computer.
- Skill in operating police vehicles, firearms, and emergency equipment.
- Skill in operating radios and communications equipment.
- Skill in operating radar equipment.
- Skill in restraining persons without causing physical harm.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
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.
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