Police Officer Grade 17

The City of Mandan, North Dakota is accepting applications for the full-time position of:
Police Officer – Grade 17.

Position Details:

Rate of pay: starting at $28.36 per hour (Depending On Experience)

Status: Non-exempt | Full-time

Closing Date: Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (at 9:00 a.m. CT)

Applications without a resume will be disqualified.

• Welcome to Mandan
• Police

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and the protection of life and property.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Patrol the city to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations.
• Respond to calls for service, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service duties, stranded motorists, and others.
• Conduct preliminary investigations into traffic accidents and other incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes.
• Apprehend, arrest, and process offenders, including fugitives; subpoena witnesses.
• Provide assistance and backup support to other officers and emergency service providers as necessary.
• Assist motorists.
• Provide traffic direction as needed for events such as parades, funerals, events, and school crossings.
• Testify in judicial proceedings as necessary.
• Complete all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.
• Inspect and maintain assigned patrol car, uniform, and equipment.
• Serve 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.
• Perform 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.

Additional Information:

• Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include Form DD-214. Claims for disabled veteran’s preferences must also include Form DD-214 and a letter less than one year old from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs indicating disability; claims for preference as the eligible…