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Police Officer Full-Time OPEN UNTIL FILLEDHIRING BONUS AND RELOCATION BONUSES!!
The City of East Grand Forks is accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Police Officer.
The East Grand Forks Police Department has 23 sworn officers, and our Patrol schedule consists of 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off (5 days off in a row on your weekend off). Upon completion of probation, officers are eligible for a variety of career opportunities including positions with the Grand Forks Regional Special Operations Group (SWAT, Crisis Negotiations, Bomb Squad, Water Rescue and UAS). The EGFPD also has a SRO, K-9 Program, Bike Patrol, Drug Recognition Expert, Drug Task Force and other opportunities. Regular overtime opportunities are available.
The City offers a competitive salary and fringe benefit package including 13 holidays, vacation, sick leave, health and life insurance, employer health savings account contributions, retirement plans and flexible benefit plans, and night shift differential.
Application ProcessComplete job description can be found under Job Details. Applications may be submitted online, faxed, e-mailed or mailed. Paper application form available under Job Details.
Candidates may be required to take a written exam. Candidates must successfully pass each of the following components: Oral Interview, Background, Psychological Screening, Physical Functional Employment Testing and a Medical Exam including Drug Screening.
QualificationsMust possess a valid driver's license and be licensed or eligible to be licensed by the MN POST Board by your date of hire. Out of state officers should go to the MN POST Board website for information on the reciprocity process.
Hiring Bonus: The City of East Grand Forks is offering a Hiring Bonus of $5,000.00. This bonus will be paid out in two parts: $2,500.00 on the new officer's first paycheck and an additional $2,500.00 upon the completion of the Field Training Program. In addition, new officers who move to East Grand Forks from greater than 50 miles away are eligible for up to $2,500.00 in moving expenses (based upon actual expenses).
Benefits: The City offers an excellent benefit package including 13 paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, health and life insurance, retirement plan and flexible benefits plans or health savings accounts (which include a $2,800.00 city contribution). All uniforms and equipment are provided except footwear. $240.00 annual equipment allowance provided.
SalarySalary: $59,779-$82,430 (2024 wages ******** Contract) for Police Officers. Night Shift Differential of $1.25 per hour. The Department also has Corporals and Sergeants working in Patrol. Lateral Officers typically start at Step 3-5 of the Pay Scale ($64,896-$70,013) based upon experience.
Posted: March 15, 2024 1:00 AM
Closing: Open Until Filled
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