Job Description: The City of Moorhead Police Department is seeking highly motivated individuals that want to be a part of a dynamic, proactive and professional department. Summer SKILLS students are encouraged to apply!

Moorhead is a vibrant community and the largest city in northwest Minnesota with a population of 45,000 residents. We are a part of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area that has a combined population of 260,000.

The department has a strong reputation of providing high quality and positive community policing services. An officer has a large variety of career development opportunities, from SWAT, K9, SRO, Investigations and other internal specialty positions.  We offer cutting edge equipment, technology and new vehicles. Officers receive strong support from the community, department leadership, mayor and city council. The department has 64 sworn officers. 

* $3,500 SIGN ON BONUS eligibility for entry level new Officer.

* ACCELERATED INCENTIVE PAY: New hires receive a pay/step increase every 6 months to Step 5 or $91,852. That is $24,000 over the starting wage after essentially two years.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes work life balance including medical, dental, generous paid time off, Minnesota Retirement Pension Program (PERA), deferred compensation, employee assistance program, and more. See all benefits at the website link below

The department will be holding interviews as applications are received. Interviews can be in person or virtual.

Contact Sgt. Joe Brannan for more information

Agency: The City of Moorhead Police Department

Location: 911 11 Street North, Moorhead MN 56560

Region: 4

Pay Rate: $67,703 to $103,880

Deadline: August 31, 2025

Website Link: https://cofmoorhead.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2m88s9jb69r

"> Job Description: The City of Moorhead Police Department is seeking highly motivated individuals that want to be a part of a dynamic, proactive and professional department. Summer SKILLS students are encouraged to apply!

Moorhead is a vibrant community and the largest city in northwest Minnesota with a population of 45,000 residents. We are a part of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area that has a combined population of 260,000.

The department has a strong reputation of providing high quality and positive community policing services. An officer has a large variety of career development opportunities, from SWAT, K9, SRO, Investigations and other internal specialty positions.  We offer cutting edge equipment, technology and new vehicles. Officers receive strong support from the community, department leadership, mayor and city council. The department has 64 sworn officers. 

* $3,500 SIGN ON BONUS eligibility for entry level new Officer.

* ACCELERATED INCENTIVE PAY: New hires receive a pay/step increase every 6 months to Step 5 or $91,852. That is $24,000 over the starting wage after essentially two years.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes work life balance including medical, dental, generous paid time off, Minnesota Retirement Pension Program (PERA), deferred compensation, employee assistance program, and more. See all benefits at the website link below

The department will be holding interviews as applications are received. Interviews can be in person or virtual.

Contact Sgt. Joe Brannan for more information

Agency: The City of Moorhead Police Department

Location: 911 11 Street North, Moorhead MN 56560

Region: 4

Pay Rate: $67,703 to $103,880

Deadline: August 31, 2025

Website Link: https://cofmoorhead.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2m88s9jb69r

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Police Officer (Entry Level) - The City of Moorhead Police Department

Job Description: The City of Moorhead Police Department is seeking highly motivated individuals that want to be a part of a dynamic, proactive and professional department. Summer SKILLS students are encouraged to apply!

Moorhead is a vibrant community and the largest city in northwest Minnesota with a population of 45,000 residents. We are a part of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area that has a combined population of 260,000.

The department has a strong reputation of providing high quality and positive community policing services. An officer has a large variety of career development opportunities, from SWAT, K9, SRO, Investigations and other internal specialty positions.  We offer cutting edge equipment, technology and new vehicles. Officers receive strong support from the community, department leadership, mayor and city council. The department has 64 sworn officers. 

* $3,500 SIGN ON BONUS eligibility for entry level new Officer.

* ACCELERATED INCENTIVE PAY: New hires receive a pay/step increase every 6 months to Step 5 or $91,852. That is $24,000 over the starting wage after essentially two years.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes work life balance including medical, dental, generous paid time off, Minnesota Retirement Pension Program (PERA), deferred compensation, employee assistance program, and more. See all benefits at the website link below

The department will be holding interviews as applications are received. Interviews can be in person or virtual.

Contact Sgt. Joe Brannan for more information

Agency: The City of Moorhead Police Department

Location: 911 11 Street North, Moorhead MN 56560

Region: 4

Pay Rate: $67,703 to $103,880

Deadline: August 31, 2025

Website Link: https://cofmoorhead.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2m88s9jb69r

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