Thank you for your interest in
becoming a law enforcement member of McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office. The McKenzie County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for Deputy Sheriff. The Deputy Sheriff position can be assigned to multiple roles within the agency. Applications are currently being accepted for Deputy Sheriff positions with assignment as: School Resource Officer, Court Security, 24/7 Compliance, Truck Enforcement, or Patrol.
The McKenzie County
Sheriff’s Office is a modern law enforcement agency utilizing the latest in
technology to effectively investigate, deter, and apprehend criminals. Working with other city, state, and federal
agencies that operate in the confines of the county, we dedicate ourselves 24/7
to ensure the safety and security of the citizens of McKenzie County. The McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office is
committed to promoting individual responsibility and community commitment; we
will work together to resolve problems, reduce crime, and provide a safe
environment for our residents and visitors.
To
be eligible for appointment to the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office
an applicant must:
- Be of excellent moral character
- Obtained
a High School Diploma or GED
- Be at least 18
years of age
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Pass background investigation
- Pass oral review board
- ND
POST Licensed or ND POST License eligible
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- No misdemeanor convictions within the last 3 years
- No
domestic violence convictions
- No felony convictions
APPLICATION PROCESS
A resume with cover letter must be
submitted with your application booklet. It is the requirement of the applicant
to fully complete the application booklet before
submission. Failure to complete the
necessary requirements pertaining to background investigations will disqualify
the applicant from further consideration. The application booklet and other required
documents may be submitted by mail, email, or hand delivered to:
TO:
McKenzie County Sheriff's Office
1201 12
th ST SE, SUITE B
Watford City, ND 58854
sheriffjobs@co.mckenzie.nd.us
The application process will include the following steps:
- Application
- Initial background
- Oral review board (interview)
- Completion of background questionnaire
- Full background
- Conditional offer of employment
- Psychological evaluation
- Medical examination
- Offer of employment
An applicant who is a resident of North Dakota and eligible to
claim veteran’s preference must abide by the Department of Veterans Affairs
guidelines available at
ND Department of Veterans Affairs and submit any documentations with an otherwise complete application.
McKenzie County is an equal opportunity employer.