Applicant Information

Our current open positions are listed in the menu to the left.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member with McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office!  

We are a modern law enforcement agency utilizing the latest in technology to effectively investigate, deter and apprehend criminals.  Working in partnership other city, state and federal agencies, we dedicate ourselves around the clock to ensure the safety and security of the citizens of McKenzie County.  We are committed to promoting individual responsibility and community commitment; we work together to resolve problems, reduce crime and provide a safe environment for our residents and visitors.

To be eligible for employment at McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office, an applicant must:

• Be of excellent moral character
• Have obtained a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Pass a background investigation
• Pass an oral interview board
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Not have any misdemeanor convictions within the last 3 years
• Not have any domestic violence convictions
• Not have any felony convictions

McKenzie County offers an excellent benefit package including:

• Health insurance with low premiums and no cost to single designated plans
• Health care flexible spending program
• Child care flexible spending
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation plan options
• Vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays

A resume with cover letter must be submitted with the application booklet.  It is the requirement of the applicant to fully complete the application booklet before submission.  The application booklet and other required documents may be submitted by mail, e-mail or hand delivered to:

The application process typically includes the following steps:

• Application
• Initial background process
• Oral interview board
• Completion of the background questionnaire
• Full background process
• 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 documentation with a completed application.

McKenzie County is an equal opportunity employer.