Police Officer - Lateral

City Of Moorhead•Moorhead, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Moorhead Police Department is seeking experienced lateral officers to join their respected regional law enforcement agency. This department is committed to integrity, high standards, and strong community partnerships, offering a supportive, team-focused environment that emphasizes accountability, respect, partnership, and growth. As a lateral officer, you will work in a department that supports you, appreciates your experience, and provides opportunities to serve the community in a positive, meaningful way. The role involves enforcing laws, investigating criminal activity, preserving public safety, preparing reports, maintaining records, and testifying in court. Officers conduct patrols, respond to calls, manage investigations, engage with community members, and may serve in specialized units.

Requirements

Associate/Technical degree in criminal justice or related field OR Successful completion of MN POST Reciprocity Exam by start date OR Eligible to take the exam by start date
Minnesota POST license required by start date
CPR/First Responder certification
Valid driver’s license
At least 1 year of licensed peace officer experience
Successful completion of a field training program
Good standing with current or most recent employer (no recent discipline)

Nice To Haves

SWAT
K9
SRO
Investigations
specialty units
instructor roles

Responsibilities

Enforcing laws
Investigating criminal activity
Preserving public safety
Preparing reports
Maintaining records
Testifying in court
Conducting patrols
Responding to calls
Managing investigations
Engaging with community members
Serving in specialized units

Benefits

Accelerated pay incentive: 6‑month step increase to Step 5, then annual increases
Yearly anniversary-date step increases
Negotiable starting wage DOE
Accelerated Field Training Program
12-hour shifts (5-on/5-off, 2-on/2-off) with every other weekend off
Career growth opportunities
State‑of‑the‑art equipment, technology, and new fleet vehicles
Physical fitness incentive and on‑site workout facility
Strong support from department leadership, city leaders, and the community
Generous PTO accrual: 80 hours vacation per year (up to 240‑hour carryover)
12 paid sick days per year (up to 960‑hour maximum)
Increased accruals with years of service
100% paid health insurance premium (single, plus-one, and family depending on plan)
Dental, vision, life insurance
Flexible spending plan (HAS)
Minnesota PERA pension
Deferred compensation
Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
11 floating paid holidays