The Watford City Police Department is proud to announce that we are accepting applications for Police Officer positions. Responsibilities include: patrolling the community of Watford City, enforcing state laws and city ordinances, providing community policing, crime prevention, performing investigations, responding to emergency situations, and other community caretaking functions.
Watford City is located in the heart of the Bakken and is the fastest growing city in North Dakota. We are a community policing agency in a city that is family oriented with great schools, parks, and recreation opportunities. There are many opportunities for specialty assignments and promotion with our growing department.
If you are looking for a great career opportunity, salary, and benefits in a fast-paced, high-quality work environment, we would like to meet with you. Entry level officer’s salary range is $63,496.97 - DOE plus medical, dental, vision, deferred compensation plans, NDPERS retirement, Flex Spending, paid holidays, paid time off, life insurance, employee assistance program, and Aflac. Other benefits include take-home patrol vehicle, all uniforms, and equipment supplied, and more.
Candidates need not be post eligible to apply. Preference will be given to post eligible or licensed applicants and those with military experience. Lateral transfers considered.
Applications can be requested through the police department by calling 701-842-2280.
Return completed applications to the Watford City Police Department, 1201 12th ST SE STE A, Watford City, ND 58854
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $63,496.97 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Work Location: In person