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 DepartmentThe Moorhead Police Department has an authorized staff of 62 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 DutiesAbout the ICPOET requirement of a qualifying degree from a regionally accredited college or university at: Org List 7-11-2019_tcm1189-560343.pdfContact: Sgt. Joe Brannan at 218-###-#### 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.Community Open House To Learn More:Monday, October 14, 20254:00 PM to 7:00 PMLaw Enforcement Center911 - 11th St NMoorhead, MN 56560
1st Round Interview Dates:October 24November 6December 3January 6Candidates will be contacted if selected for interview.The City of Moorhead is an equal opportunity employer and a proud employer located in the metropolitan region of Fargo-Moorhead