Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Williston, ND
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2026-36
Department: Sheriff's Office
Division: Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/5/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description

The Patrol Sergeant ensures the safety and security of Williams County by leading and participating in law enforcement activities, including patrol, emergency response, and investigations. This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating their assigned shift.

Examples of Duties
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change with or without notice. Incumbents must be able to perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Supervises and participates in patrol operations, civil process service, investigations, and other duties on assigned shift
• Supervises assigned staff; prioritizes assignments, oversees deployment of personnel, monitors work, and evaluates performance
• Meets with staff to resolve workload or technical issues; ensures effective communication of Sheriff's Office goals and priorities
• Enforces local, state, and federal laws and ensures compliance with local regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; investigates, documents, and resolves traffic incidents, crimes, dangerous or illegal activities, and citizen complaints
• Performs duties of a Sheriff's Deputy as needed and assists in the performance of their daily work
• Completes detailed reports, required paperwork, and conducts follow-up investigations as needed
• Ensures assigned Deputies are prepared for duty, adequately trained and equipped, and held accountable for assigned responsibilities
• Conducts staff briefings; reviews case reports and warrants; advises the Patrol Lieutenant regarding significant developments related to investigations, citizen complaints, and personnel
• Manages critical incidents and investigations; responds to crime scenes and assumes command when appropriate
• Coordinates activities with other law enforcement and emergency service agencies
• Testifies as a credible witness in court proceedings
• Maintains the Sheriff's Office's integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards by ensuring that all rules and regulations are followed
• Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code

Typical Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND four (4) years of experience in law enforcement; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• At least three (3) years of law enforcement experience must be in North Dakota
• Must pass and maintain license requirements by the North Dakota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board
• Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver's License or equivalent
• Must pass a thorough background investigation and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards
• Technical certifications in CPR, First Aid, and specialized equipment are required
• Must be able to work in uniform during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift

Supplemental Information
Work is performed in internal and external environments with exposure to inclement weather and varying temperatures; subject to physical harm such as dangerous vehicles, gunshots, and physical attacks; may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, drugs, and infectious and contagious diseases; required to restrain persons physically.
Benefits

Starting pay is $53.00 per hour and may vary based on qualifications and experience. Williams County offers a generous benefits package including paid sick and vacation leave, fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance plans for single, single plus dependent, or family contracts, term life insurance, long-term disability insurance, fully funded retirement benefits through the North Dakota Public Employee Retirement System, and more!
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01

Do you have any law enforcement related work experience? Please mark all that apply:

• Security industry
• Law enforcement
• Corrections (jail/prison)
• Juvenile detention
• Military
• Defensive tactics
• Mental Health Professions
• None of the above

02

Do you have the ability to (Please mark all that apply):

• Lift or drag 160 pounds
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to travel out-of-town for work and work-related training
• None of the above

03

Do you have experience with the following (mark all that apply):

• Experience operating an emergency response vehicle
• Experience answering calls on a multiline business telephone system
• Experience using a multi-band radio
• Experience writing narrative reports
• None of the above

04

Do you have any of the certifications listed below? (Mark all that apply)

• Certification in CPR/First Aid
• EMT Certification
• CNA Certification
• None of the above

05

Are you a Licensed Peace Officer through the ND POST board (or equivalent)

• Yes
• No

06

Have you completed the Peace Officer training at an accredited police academy and is eligible to become licensed?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you currently enrolled in the Peace Officer training at an accredited police academy and have the ability to become licensed upon completion of the training?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you proficient in operating a firearm?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have experience with the following (mark all that apply):

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Zuercher or similar records management system
• None of the above

10

Which of the following are you able and willing to work? (Mark all that apply)

• Shift work (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am)
• Weekends and holidays
• Overtime shifts
• During inclement weather
• Within a secure (locked) facility
• With individuals who are violent, confrontational and/or manipulative
• None of the above

11

Do you currently reside (or is able to reside) within a 10 minutes response radius of Williston, ND?

• Yes
• No

12

Which best describes your highest level of completed education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctoral degree

13

Do you have a valid North Dakota driver's license OR equivalent?

• Yes
• No

14

Have you ever been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation?

• Yes
• No

15

Are you currently awaiting trial for any criminal offense?

• Yes
• No

16

If you answered "yes" to any of the questions related to criminal history above, please explain: (enter N/A if not applicable).
17

How many years of Law Enforcement experience do you have?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

18

How many years of personnel management experience do you have?

• No Experience
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

19

If you have personnel management experience, please list the organizations in which you acquired such experience. (If not, please enter N/A)
20

If you have supervisory experience, what is the average number of employees working under you at a given time?

• No Experience
• 0 (zero)
• 1 to 3
• 4 to 6
• 7 to 10
• 11 to 20
• 21 or More

21

List the organizations in which you had supervisory experience (add the number of employees under your supervision per company). (If not applicable, please enter NA)
22

Have you completed any of the trainings listed below? (Mark all that apply)

• Specialized management training
• LPO
• MOI
• Staff and Command
• ICS/NIMS
• None of the above

23

Do you have any other relevant certificates or training? If so, please list: (if not, please enter N/A)
Required Question