STARTING SALARY
$42698.00
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLYING
April 7, 2008
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Fargo Police Department has 130 sworn police officers and 19 civilian support personnel. The department is divided into two major divisions: Field Services and Support Services.
The Field Services Division is made up of uniformed patrol officers who are assigned to three districts within the city. Patrol officers work a nine-hour shift. The rotation is five days on and three days off. The shift schedule is as follows:
Day shift:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
PM shift:
4:30 pm to 1:30 am
Power Shift:
7:00 pm to 5:00 am
Night Shift:
11:30 pm to 8:30 am
The Support Services Division includes the criminal investigations.
As a progressive, professional law enforcement agency our organization searches only for candidates who have a strong work ethic, uncompromising integrity, and a commitment to serve our community. We offer a wide variety of assignments, including patrol officer, investigator, K-9 officer, SWAT Team member, and motorcycle officer to name a few, as well as opportunities for advancement and/or promotion.
Our hiring process is extremely challenging and only the best candidates are successful. We wouldn’t have it any other way. If you are successful throughout the applicant screening process you will be one of the privileged few who will have the opportunity to join our ranks and work for one of the best police departments in the country. We take incredible pride in our organization and in serving our community. We look forward to having you join us.
Special points of interest:
The Fargo Police Department has 130 sworn positions and 19 civilian positions.
The Fargo Police Department serves a population of approximately 98,000 citizens.
The Fargo Police Department is the largest law enforcement agency in ND including a wide array of services such as SWAT, criminal and narcotics investigators, K-9 officers and crime scene investigators.
To apply send email to:
Sam Holland sholland@cityoffargo.com for a hiring packet to be mailed out.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- possess a valid driver's license
- be at least 21 years of age
- By the date of hire, the applicant must have completed the equivalent of a two-year education at an accredited college or university. An AA degree, 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits will fulfill this requirement.
- vision-- 20/20
SELECTION PROCESS
- written entrance exam
- oral interview
- polygraph test
- drug screening test
- background investigation
- medical examination
- physical agility test
- psychological test
HOW TO APPLY
Send address and request to:
Sam Holland
sholland@cityoffargo.com
or
call: 701.241.8162
CONTACT INFORMATION
Sam Holland
Fargo Police Department
222 4th St. N
Fargo, ND 58102
701-241-8162
Email: sholland@cityoffargo.com
Web Site: www.cityoffargo.com
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