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The Ward County Sheriffs Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Sworn Deputy. A cover letter, resume and application must be received by the Human Resources Office on or before April 24^th^, 2026

. The anticipated start date is as soon as possible. The starting salary ranges from $55,676 to $64,568

with potential credit given for lateral transfers and eligibility for promotion to Corporal after one year,

provided certain conditions are met.

Applicants who do not hold a current peace officer license in good standing will be required to complete both a written examination and a physical agility test. Licensed North Dakota peace officers are not required to complete the physical agility test but must still take the written examination. The anticipated date for both the written examination and physical agility test is April 28th, 2026

, with interviews scheduled for April 28^th^ or 29^th^, 2026

. Following the application deadline, applicants will be notified by email of their specific test time and testing location. The physical agility test will consist of the current North Dakota POST-certified obstacle course

.

For any questions, contact Captain Jason Kraft at 701-857-6500 or

jbkraft@wardnd.gov

Benefits include, but are not limited to, the following: County pays 97% of the premium

for both family and single health insurance plans. Deputies contribute only 0.5%

to the NDPERS law enforcement retirement plan, while the County contributes 17.5%

, resulting in increased take-home pay.

To apply go online to wardnd.com/jobs

General Job Description:

The Ward County Patrol Deputy serves and protects the public and enforces the laws of the State of North Dakota by routinely patrolling the roads and highways of Ward County, checking the security of property, responding to calls for assistance, investigating crimes and accidents, and keeping records of his/her activities.

Other Duties May Include:

• Operate assigned vehicles in patrolling the roads and highway of the County, enforcing traffic laws, checking on the security of property, responding to calls for assistance and rendering aid
• Investigate accidents and crimes by securing crime scenes, interviewing witnesses and victims, gathering data, taking measurements, and searching for and securing physical evidence
• Completes logs and reports and other records of activities, investigations, and incidents he/she is involved with
• Locate individuals and serves civil papers and criminal warrants as assigned
• Takes prisoners to court appearances, in the courthouse or via video, while maintaining the safety and security of the public and prisoners.
• Participate in training programs and exercises to maintain proficiency in performing assigned functions
• Locate and arrest persons for whom criminal warrants have been issued
• Assist other law enforcement agencies as requested or directed
• Make court appearances to testify in traffic and criminal cases
• Take reports of a runaway juvenile, attempt to locate the juvenile, and remain with him/her until released to their family or other appropriate person or agency
• Attend meetings and briefings and provide public relations activities as directed
• Keep vehicle servicing and maintenance records for assigned vehicle and make arrangements for servicing and maintenance when needed.

Position Qualifications Include:

• High School degree and at least one year of full-time work experience in law enforcement, security, or a public contact position or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A two-year college degree, one year experience working in the field of law enforcement, and licenseas a law enforcement officer in North Dakota are preferred.
• Current North Dakota Driver's License and insurable driving record.
• Knowledge of the English lan uage, both written and spoken; a general knowledge of the law and the functions of law enforcement; and a good understanding of human behavior, particularly in stressful situations.
• Skill in writing, reading, speaking and listening to the English language and effectively communicating with others both orally and in writing and particularly under pressure and in emergencies.
• Skill in effectively reasoning and dealing with others particularly in tense and potentially dangerous situations.
• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures and exercise judgment in applying policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret the law, particularly under stress and in emergency situations.
• Ability to physically restrain another person if necessary.
• Ability to learn and effectively use the County's computer software, organize assigned work and perform work productively, learn and effectively use new methods, procedures, and technologies in carrying out the functions of the position.
• Ability to work effectively and cordially with other employees, inmates, employees of other agencies and the public, including those from other cultures and of other races.

Licensure Requirements:

A Deputy is required to be licensed by the State of North Dakota as a law enforcement officer within one year of employment in the position. The position also requires a valid driver's license. The failure to obtain or maintain current licensure in either or both of these areas may result in suspension or termination of employment.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• May spend a large amount of time operating a motor vehicle depending on the assignment. Must be able to work in a mid-sized vehicle, in a cramped space for an extended amount of time, to include the entirety of a scheduled shift or more.
• Occasionally faces stressful situations which involve the risk of personal safety or the safety of others.
• May be required to wear protective equipment, and must be ready to use a firearm or physical force in the line of duty.
• May be required to run distances in pursuit of suspects; jump over or across obstacles, climb obstacles such as fences or walls, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, crawl, or stretch in performance of the job. Must be able to lift and/or move objects and people weighing up to or in excess of 200 pounds; physically control people; sit in a patrol car or elsewhere or stand for long periods of time; and push vehicles for short distances.
• Excellent overall health, eyesight, and hearing are necessary.

All candidates must complete a physical agility test as well as a written test.

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