Description

Sign On Bonus! All recruits will receive a $2,500 bonus after successful completion of the probationary period.
Any current POST licensed peace officers will receive an additional $2,500 bonus when hired.

Currently licensed ND Peace Officers may be able to waive the ND Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Also, any
portions of training received in the NDHP Recruit Academy that the candidate has on their training record may be
waived, reducing the amount of time in an academy setting.

Current out of state licensed peace officers will be required to complete the two-week Reciprocity Course of the ND
Basic Law Enforcement Academy in lieu of the full ND Basic Law Enforcement Academy.

The mission of the North Dakota Highway Patrol is to make a difference every day by providing high-quality law
enforcement services to keep North Dakota safe and secure. State troopers are dedicated to saving lives through
enforcement and education efforts. We provide for public safety through education, responding to emergencies,
protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting community relations.

Some of the many duties and tasks required of officers include the following:

• Enforcement of criminal and traffic laws, rules and regulations.
• Respond to and investigate motor vehicle crashes, incidents, potential safety hazards.
• Detecting and deterring criminal activity.
• Inspect commercial vehicles, drivers, and cargo; issue permits for oversize vehicles.
• Respond to hazardous material incidents, natural disasters, and other emergencies.
• Community and media relations promoting traffic safety.
• Participate in the prosecution of offenders, working with attorneys, courts, and administrative hearings.
• Participate in the training of law enforcement personnel at the Law Enforcement Training Academy.
• Opportunities for specialized duties including Crash Reconstructionist, Tactical Response Unit, Armorer, Firearms
  Instructor, Canine Handler, Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) Inspector, or Department Aircraft
  Pilot.

Further detailed information on duties and responsibilities of troopers can be found at https://www.nd.gov/ndhp/careers.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• A citizen of the United States for not less than two years.
• Associates degree, we will accept 60 semester credit hours in place of an Associate degree; the 60 semester
  credit hours may be replaced with comparable experience with law enforcement employment or military service.
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Vision correctable to 20/30 or better, normal color vision and depth perception.
• Unrestricted driver’s license except for corrective lenses; revocation or suspension in the last three years
  are ordinarily ineligible for appointment.
• Willing to perform work involving personal hazards and irregular hours including night shifts, weekends, and
  holidays.
• Must not have been convicted of a criminal offense that would harm the integrity of the Patrol. The following
  convictions will disqualify an applicant: felony, domestic violence, Class A misdemeanor within the last five years,
  Class B misdemeanor within the last three years. Any applicant who fails to disclose driving and criminal
  background information will be automatically disqualified from further consideration

Application Procedures: 

Applications must be submitted online at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 PM on April 24, 2023. All applicants must attach
and/or upload the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial College Transcripts, if applicable
• Proof of POST license, if applicable

Applicants claiming Veteran’s Preference must upload a legible copy of report of separation DD Form 214 or NGB 22
showing Character of Service.

Applicants determined to meet the minimum qualifications will be contacted by email to set up the online Wonderlic test
and the online National Police Officer Selection Test (NPOST). Applicants who pass the NPOST and Wonderlic test
will be scheduled for a 45-minute in person oral interview between May 1 -12, 2023.

Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or
701.328.3290.

For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process contact 701-
328-2447 or ndhphr@nd.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the
provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with
N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.