Police Officer – Lateral Hire
The City of Moorhead Police Department is seeking qualified lateral applicants for the position of Police Officer. If you’re looking for a change, come join our team. Lateral entry credit based on previous experience as a patrol officer and will be evaluated individually. Lateral hires will have an expedited in-house academy and can expect an accelerated FTO process. The department trains and equips its officers well to work in a rapidly growing community.
*Recruitment New Hire Bonus*
New hire with one year or more of qualified experience maybe eligible for $4,000.
Retirement Benefits
The City of Moorhead Police Department officers are part of the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association. Members are fully vested into the fund after 10 years of service, receive a 3% yearly service credit and COLA in retirement.
January 2024 Pay Increase
Receive a 3% COLA.
The Moorhead Police Department has an authorized staff of 61 sworn officers who have a positive reputation of providing community policing and high-quality professional police services to our residents and large college population. The department is large enough to provide experience in a variety of rewarding specialized law enforcement initiatives including field training, internal instructor positions,K9, SWAT/Bomb /Negotiations, School Resource Officers, DARE, and Investigations to build your career; yet small enough to be a tight-knit family. We support work/life balance and have a unique wellness program specific to the needs of our officers to support their mental and physical health.
Enjoy comprehensive benefits, strong relationships with city leadership and the community and more. The City of Moorhead offers a great quality of living, fantastic school district and various recreational opportunities.
Applications to be reviewed as received and flexible in person or zoom interview options.
APPLY HERE Police Officer – Lateral – CITY OF MOORHEAD (applicantstack.com)
Contact Sgt. Joe Brannan for more information 218.299.5233