Police Officer; Lateral Or Entry Level

City of Dickinson is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Join the City of Dickinson Police Department and build a career that truly makes a difference. As a community‑driven law enforcement agency, we are committed to protecting the safety and well‑being of those we serve. We are actively recruiting both entry‑level candidates and experienced lateral officers who are ready to serve with integrity, professionalism, and purpose. If you’re looking for a rewarding career where your work has a real impact every day, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team.

• Entry‑Level Officers: $60,345 – $72,005 per year (based on qualifications and experience)
• Lateral Officers: $72,006 – $81,468 per year (based on qualifications and experience)
• Extra $1.00 per hour for night differential pay
• Lateral Officer Sign‑On Bonus:
  Up to $5,000, with an optional vacation time package
• FREE membership to the West River Community Center for you and your family
• 12 FREE college credits at Dickinson State University for you and/or your immediate family members

• Must be at least 20 years old
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. (Associate degree preferred)
• College‑level coursework or specialized training in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field is highly desirable

• Must hold a current North Dakota POST certification or an equivalent out‑of‑state certification
• Be in good standing with your current law enforcement agency (no ongoing internal, criminal, or civil investigations)
• Minimum of three consecutive years of full‑time law enforcement field experience
• Must be employed full‑time with arrest powers by a state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency
• OR have been laid off or voluntarily retired within the past 12 months while in good standing and eligible for rehire
• Additional qualifications apply for agencies with minimum sworn officer/deputy requirements

• Vacation
  • 96 hours annually (Years 1-5)
• Sick Leave
  • 96 hours annually
  • Up to 16 hours/year can be used as Personal Leave
• Longevity Pay
  • Annual pay based on tenure (After 5 Years)
• Bereavement Pay
  • 3 days per occurrence
  • Up to 9 days/year with supervisor approval
• Shift Differential Compensation (non‑exempt employees only)
  • Additional pay for hours between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM
• Weather & Emergency Closure Leave
  • Up to 8 hours pay for scheduled staff
  • Premium pay for essential staff required to work
• Tuition Reimbursement
  • Up to $1,500 per semester
• Paid Holidays
  • 12 holidays + 1 day for your birthday
  • New Year’s, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 8 free confidential counseling sessions for employees & dependents

• West River Community Center Membership
  • 50% discount on annual membership
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Equity)
  • Medical:
    Pre‑tax up to $3,200 for 2025 plus the city’s $450 contribution
  • Daycare:
    Pre‑tax up to $5,000 for 2025
• Vision Insurance (Principal/VSP)
  • Employee Only - $9.80/month
  • Employee + Spouse - $16.50/month
  • Employee + Children - $16.83/month
  • Family - $26.63/month
• Dental Insurance (Principal)
  • Low Plan (up to $1,000 coverage/year)
    • Employee Only - $33.04/month
    • Employee + Spouse - $66.54/month
    • Employee + Child(ren) - $81.44/month
    • Family - $122.67/month
  • High Plan (up to $2,000 coverage/year)
    • Employee Only - $41.65/month
    • Employee + Spouse - $84.55/month
    • Employee + Child(ren) - $99.69/month
    • Family - $151.55/month
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
  • Roth or Pre‑Tax options available
• Aflac
  • Supplemental insurance (e.g., Short Term Disability, Cancer Care, Accident, etc.)

• Health Insurance
  • NDPERS Sanford Health Plan PPO
  • Employer share: 80%, Employee share: 20%
  • Additional 1% paid each year of employment; after 20 years coverage 100% city paid
• Rates
  • Family - $470.72/month (rate increase expected 7/1/25)
  • Single - $194.73/month
• Flexible Spending Account
  • $450 annual contribution provided by the city for all Full‑Time employees to be used for eligible medical expenses
• Mandatory Participation Retirement Plans
  • NDPERS Defined Contribution Retirement Plan:
    Employee 4%, Employer 5.26%, employee can elect to increase by 1‑3% with a matching employer contribution within the first 30 days of employment.
  • NDPERS Defined Benefit Hybrid Public Safety Plan:
    Employee 5.5%, Employer 9.16%
• Life Insurance/AD&D (Principal)
  • $60,000 Term Life Insurance
  • Employer pays half premium;
    Employee share is $5.61/month
  • Dependent coverage available at additional cost together with additional voluntary life insurance