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LATERAL POLICE OFFICER

City of Dickinson, ND
Dickinson, ND Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2025

Salary : $68,538.00 - $77,544.00 Annually

Location : Dickinson, ND

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 00410

Department : POLICE

Division : Patrol

Opening Date : 10 / 04 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Description

The City of Dickinson's Police Department is proud to be a community-driven law enforcement agency, committed to safeguarding the safety and well-being of our residents. We are actively seeking experienced Lateral Police Officers to enhance our dedicated team of professionals.

Salary Range : $68,538 - $77,544 (based on qualifications and experience) plus $1.00-night differential pay

Sign-On Bonus : Receive up to $5,000 , with an optional vacation time package!

Want more information?

Text one of our recruiters at 701-690-2739 .

Why Join Us?

  • 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 immediate family members.
  • And so much more!

Lateral Transfer Requirements :

  • 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 investigations , whether internal, criminal, or civil.
  • At least three consecutive years of 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 retired voluntarily in the past 12 months while in good standing and eligible for rehire with your previous agency.
  • Additional Qualifications for Lateral Transfer Program :

  • Full-time service with a municipal agency with 10 sworn officers.
  • Full-time service with a county sheriff's office with 15 deputies.
  • Full-time service as a state police officer or trooper.
  • Federal, state bureau, university police, or parole / probation officers will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
  • Ready to make a difference?

    Join us in our mission to protect and serve the Dickinson community while making a meaningful impact every day. Apply today!

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    EMPLOYER-PAID BENEFITS

  • Vacation
  • On a sliding scale based on tenure with the City, 96 hours annual accrual for years 1-5.

  • Sick Leave
  • 96 hours annual accrual

  • Employees are permitted to use up to 16 hours per year of Sick Leave accrual as Personal Leave.
  • Longevity Pay
  • Sliding scale based on tenure with City (After 5 years of Service). Paid annually.

  • Bereavement Pay
  • 3 days per occurrence; up to 9 days per year with supervisor approval.

  • Shift Differential Compensation
  • o Additional hourly compensation for non-exempt employees working regularly scheduled hours between 6 : 00 PM and 6 : 00 AM.

  • Weather & Emergency Closure Leave
  • Up to 8 hours of pay for a declared event for scheduled staff. Premium pay for essential staff required to work.

  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • A maximum of $1500.00 will be available to any one employee per semester (or semester equivalent).

  • Paid Holidays
  • 12 holidays plus one day for birthday.

  • Holidays are : 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 & their dependents provided by CHI St. Alexius.

    EMPLOYER / EMPLOYEE SHARED-COST BENEFITS

  • Health Insurance
  • NDPERS (Sanford Health Plan) - 80% employer-paid / 20% employee-paid

    Monthly Employee Share : 7 / 1 / 23 - 6 / 30 / 25 (Rate increase expected 7 / 1 / 25)

    Family - $408.50 / month / Single - $168.99 / month

    For every 1 year employed by the City of Dickinson, the City will pay an additional 1% of your health insurance (If you're employed with the City for 20 years, your insurance would be 100% paid)

  • Flexible Spending Account
  • HealthEquity Medical Flex Spending Account - The City puts $450.00 into a Medical Spending Account annually for Full-Time employees for out-of-pocket medical costs. (Pro-rated for PT Regular employees)

  • Defined Benefit Hybrid Regular Retirement Plan
  • NDPERS - Employee contributes 7% of compensation; Employer contributes 9.26%. (Mandatory Participation)

  • Defined Benefit Hybrid Public Safety Retirement Plan (Mandatory - For Sworn Law Enforcement & Fire Suppression Personnel Only)
  • NDPERS - Employee contributes 5.5% of compensation; Employer contributes 9..16%

  • Principal Life Insurance / AD&D
  • The City provides Term Life Insurance for employees & pays half the premium; Employee share is $5.61 / month for $60,000 Life Insurance / AD&D.

  • Additional cost for insuring dependents; $.94 / month for $5,000 life coverage for Spouse & $2,500 coverage for Children 6 months & older, $1,000 coverage for children less than 6 months.
  • Supplemental Life Insurance option.
  • EMPLOYEE-PAID BENEFITS

  • West River Community Center Membership
  • 50% Discount on Annual Membership

  • HealthEquity Flexible Spending Account
  • Medical Spending Account - pre-tax (2024 maximum allowed - $3,050)

  • Daycare Expenses - pre-tax (2024 maximum allowed - $5,000)
  • Principal / VSP Vision Insurance pretax
  • Employee Only - $9.80 / month

  • Employee Spouse - $16.50 / month
  • Employee Children - $16.83 / month
  • Family - $26.63 / month
  • Principal Dental Low Plan ($1000 per person, per plan year) pre-tax
  • Employee Only - $31.02 / month

  • Employee Spouse - $62.48 / month
  • Employee Child(ren) - $76.47 / month
  • Family- $115.18 / month
  • Principal Dental High Plan ($2000 per person, per plan year) pre-tax
  • Employee Only - $39.11 / month

  • Employee Spouse - $79.39 / month
  • Employee Child(ren) - $93.61 / month
  • Family- $142.30 / month
  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan - Roth or Pre-Tax Option.
  • Aflac - Pre-tax & Post-tax supplemental Insurance benefits such as : Short Term Disability, Cancer Care, Accident, etc.
  • FEDERAL & STATE MANDATED BENEFITS

  • Worker's Compensation, Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) & COBRA.
  • Civil Service Status upon successful completion of the probationary period.

    Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

    Are you at least 20 years old?

    Use any other illegal drug or drugs not legally prescribe to you within the past 2 years?

    Having been on or currently on court-ordered supervision or probation for any of the following offenses?

  • None
  • Felony
  • Class A Misdemeanor less than 10 years ago
  • Class A Misdemeanor more than 10 years ago
  • Having been convicted of any of the following offenses?

  • None
  • Felony
  • Class A Misdemeanor less than 10 years ago
  • Class A Misdemeanor more than 10 years ago
  • Having been on or currently on court-ordered supervision or probation for any criminal offense of the grade of Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years?

    Having been convicted of an offense of the grade of a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years?

    Having been convicted of a family violence offense?

    Currently being under indictment?

    Being prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle?

    Being prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition?

    Having had a driver license suspension for habitual violator in the last five years?

    Having been convicted of four or more hazardous traffic violations within the last 12 months?

    Having been convicted of seven or more hazardous traffic violations within the last 24 months?

    Currently on probation for any traffic offense?

    Having been adjudged a delinquent child within the last 10 years?

    Having sold, manufactured, distributed or cultivated illegal drugs, including marijuana?

    Having committed theft(s) while in a position of trust or in a pattern that shows habitual theft?

    Having a history of illegal drug use that tends to establish a pattern above that of experimental drug use?

    Having committed sufficient criminal activities to establish a pattern of disregard for the law?

    Having committed any crime of a serious or aggravated nature including, but not limited to, criminal homicide, kidnapping, sexual assault, sexual assault of a child, indecency with a child, incest, felony assault?

    Having been involved with seditious movements, terrorist activities, or any efforts to violently overthrow the United States government?

    Having been convicted of the offense of barratry?

    The applicant's driver license has been suspended for refusal to submit to a chemical test within the last ten years?

    Do you have tattoos on the head, neck, face, hands, fingers, ears or scalp?

    By completing this disqualifiers evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any of the above questions can disqualify candidates. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the Human Resources staff and hiring department(s). Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. The Human Resources staff will verify that you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job posting, based on the information provided in your application and in these answers.

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