Patrol Corporal

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Williston, ND
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2026-32
Department: Sheriff's Office
Division: Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 8/21/2026 5:00 AM Central


Description


The Patrol Corporal provides safety and security to the citizens of Williams County through supervision and participation in law enforcement activities such as patrol, emergency response, and investigations. In the absence of the Patrol Sergeant, or under directive, the Patrol Corporal coordinates and oversees the assigned patrol 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.

• Provides safety and security to citizens in the community through supervising and participating in law enforcement, patrol, civil process service, investigations, and other duties on an assigned shift
• Enforces local, state, and federal laws, and enforces compliance with local regulations and ordinances, according to policies, procedures, and regulations
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; investigates, documents, and resolves traffic incidents, crimes, dangerous and illegal activities, and citizen complaints
• Performs duties of Deputy Sheriff in Patrol as needed and assists Deputies in the performance of their duties; completes detailed reports and required paperwork; conducts follow-up investigations as required
• Completes detailed reports and required paperwork; performs follow-up investigations as required
• Maintains the Sheriff's Office's integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards by assuring 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 one (1) year of work experience as a Licensed Law Enforcement Officer
• 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
Special Working Conditions:

• 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, infectious and communicable diseases; required to physically restrain persons.

Benefits:
Pay rate ranges from $48.00-$50.00/hour and is based on qualifications and experience. Williams County offers a generous benefit package including paid sick and vacation leave, fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance plan 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!
To learn more about living and working in Williams County, visit


All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and reference review.
Williams County offers competitive pay, a great work environment and a generous benefit package to full time employees, including a fully-paid health/dental/vision plan for the entire family.

Williams County pays the full premium for family, single-plus-dependent or single coverage plan for each full-time employee.

Williams County provides a monthly allowance toward the purchase of a voluntary supplemental insurance policy for each full-time employee. Coverage may include single, single-plus-dependent or family coverage on any voluntary supplemental insurance provided by the designated Williams County supplemental insurance provider.

Williams County pays the premium for a $25,000 term life insurance policy and $25,000 accidental death and dismemberment policy for full-time employees.

Williams County pays the premium for a Long Term Disability Insurance plan for full-time employees.

Employees who are at least 18 years of age and are working in a qualified position an average of 20 hours per week for five or more months of the year are required to participate in the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System (ND PERS) Retirement Plan. Membership will become effective immediately upon employment.
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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 work experience as a Licensed Law Enforcement Officer do you have?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 years to less than 4 years
• 4 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)
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