Police Officer

City of Grand Forks is seeking dedicated, community-minded individuals to join our force as Police Officers. This is a rewarding opportunity to serve and protect the residents of Grand Forks while upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and respect.

Please find out more about our process and timeline below.

Police Officer Applicant Handbook

To perform a variety of duties in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Police Department and other public safety agencies.

• Law enforcement methods and procedures including patrol, crime prevention and investigation;
  Rules of search and seizure and preservation of evidence;
  Laws governing the apprehension, arrest and custody of persons accused of felonies and misdemeanors;
  City geography and demography;
  Operational characteristics of police equipment, firearms, vehicles and apparatus;
  Pertinent City and state laws and ordinances.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
  Understand and follow oral and written instructions;
  Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
  Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others and the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities;
  Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties;
  Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities;
  Perform a wide range of law enforcement assignments;

• Think clearly and act quickly in emergency situations;
  Use and care for firearms and other police equipment;
  Control violent people and affect arrests;
  Interview and interrogate persons for the purpose of gathering evidence;
  Gather and maintain security of evidence for presentation in court;
  Interpret and enforce City and State laws, codes and ordinances;
  Work independently in the absence of supervision;
  Maintain high level of confidentiality;
  Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.

The supervisor assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Guidelines include municipal, state, and federal laws and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and…