Police Officer Recruit (ICPOET) Summary **Title:** Police Officer Recruit (ICPOET) **ID:** 2024.2025ICPOET **Status:** Temporary **Department:** Police **Salary Range:** $26.00 **Deadline To Apply:** Open until filled More about this job > Description **Make a career transition to Police Officer!** The City of Moorhead Police Department has been awarded a grant through the State of Minnesota to provide education and training to become a Licensed Peace Officer with the City of Moorhead for individuals that qualify. The Intensive Comprehensive Police Officer Education and Training (ICPOET) grant allows non-traditional or career transition individuals who have a qualified 2-year or 4-year degree in any field to obtain training to become a Police Officer with the City of Moorhead. + Must be able to start employment at Moorhead PD by approximately **January 2025.** + Attend training beginning approximately **March 1st through approximately July 2025** at Alexandria Technical College. Classes are 8am-5pm Monday-Friday, except holidays. Includes education, training and Police Officer specific “SKILLS” training and testing. (exact dates will be updated soon) + Paid housing in Alexandria, travel and meal costs are covered when school is in session through a stipend. + Paid for attending the training up to 40 hours per week at $26.00 per hour. + Eligible for Police Officer **Recruitment Bonus of $3,500** per policy guidelines once transition to Police Officer position with the City of Moorhead upon testing and passing the MN POST to become a licensed peace officer. + Upon completing your training and successfully passing the licensing exam, you will become a sworn Police Officer, embarking on your law enforcement career with the City of Moorhead. _(Must meet all stipulations and criteria to be eligible for this program)_ **Requirements** + Possess a qualifying two- or four-year degree from a regionally accredited college or university. + Valid driver's license + Pass all pre-employment screenings such as oral interview, extensive background investigation, psychiatric evaluation, physical, job function test and drug test + Agree to our Work Retention Agreement **About the Department** The Moorhead Police Department has an authorized staff of 62 sworn officers who have a positive reputation of providing community policing and high-quality professional police services to our residents and large college population. The department is large enough to provide experience in a variety of rewarding specialized law enforcement initiatives including field training, internal instructor positions, K-9, SWAT/Bomb /Negotiations, School Resource Officers, DARE, and Investigations to build your career, yet small enough to be a tight-knit family. We support work/life balance and have a unique wellness program specific to the needs of our officers. **Learn More:** About Moorhead Police, review the full Police Officer job description and requirements schedules, pay and more: City of Moorhead : Police Officer Requirements and Job Duties About the ICPOET requirement of a qualifying degree from a regionally accredited college or university at: https://mn.gov/post/assets/Regional%20Org%20List%207-11-2019\_tcm1189-560343.pdf **Contact:** Sgt. Joe Brannan at 218-299-5233 for questions, ride alongs, tours and to obtain the Alexandria Technical College Classroom training schedule. **To Apply:** Complete the City employment application and attach an up-to-date resume. **Community Open House To Learn More:** Monday, October 14, 2025 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Law Enforcement Center 911 - 11th St N Moorhead, MN 56560 **1st Round Interview Dates:** October 24 November 6 December 3 January 6 Candidates will be contacted if selected for interview. The City of Moorhead is an equal opportunity employer and a proud employer located in the metropolitan region of Fargo-Moorhead