Make a career transition to Police Officer!

The City of Moorhead Police Department has been awarded a grant through the State of Minnesota to provide education and training to become a Licensed Peace Officer with the City of Moorhead for individuals that qualify.

The Intensive Comprehensive Police Officer Education and Training (ICPOET) grant allows non-traditional or career transition individuals who have a qualified 2-year or 4-year degree in any field to obtain training to become a Police Officer with the City of Moorhead.

• Must be able to start employment at Moorhead PD by approximately January 2025.
• Attend training beginning approximately March 1st through approximately July 2025 at Alexandria Technical College. Classes are 8am-5pm Monday-Friday, except holidays. Includes education, training and Police Officer specific “SKILLS” training and testing. (exact dates will be updated soon)
• Paid housing in Alexandria, travel and meal costs are covered when school is in session through a stipend.
• Paid for attending the training up to 40 hours per week at $26.00 per hour.
• Eligible for Police Officer Recruitment Bonus of $3,500 per policy guidelines once transition to Police Officer position with the City of Moorhead upon testing and passing the MN POST to become a licensed peace officer.
• Upon completing your training and successfully passing the licensing exam, you will become a sworn Police Officer, embarking on your law enforcement career with the City of Moorhead.

(Must meet all stipulations and criteria to be eligible for this program)

Requirements

• Possess a qualifying two- or four-year degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Valid driver's license
• Pass all pre-employment screenings such as oral interview, extensive background investigation, psychiatric evaluation, physical, job function test and drug test
• Agree to our Work Retention Agreement

About the Department

The Moorhead Police Department has an authorized staff of 64 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, K-9, 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.

Learn More:
About Moorhead Police, review the full Police Officer job description and requirements schedules, pay and more: City of Moorhead : Police Officer Requirements and Job Duties

About the ICPOET requirement of a qualifying degree from a regionally accredited college or university at: https://mn.gov/post/assets/Regional%20Org%20List%207-11-2019_tcm1189-560343.pdf

Contact:
Sgt. Joe Brannan at 218-299-5233 for questions, ride alongs, tours and to obtain the Alexandria Technical College Classroom training schedule.

To Apply:
Complete the City employment application and attach an up-to-date resume.

1st Round Interview  Date:
January 6
Candidates will be contacted if selected for interview.

The City provides temporary/seasonal employees Earned Sick and Safe Leave (ESST) according to MN Statute 181.9445 to 181.9448. Employees may also be eligible for Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) benefits per eligibility based on MN State Statute Chapter 353.

The City of Moorhead is an equal opportunity employer and a proud employer located in the metropolitan region of Fargo-Moorhead