What Williston PD pays
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$85,489
Posting · verified Oct 15, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Hiring bonus
$5,000 for certified laterals, paid in two installments.
The City of Williston is offering a $5,000 recruitment bonus to eligible lateral officers [paid in two installments].Job posting · verified Oct 15, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Williston PD
Patrol Officer - Entry Level
Williston, NDContinuous$2,500 bonus$55,692startingPatrol Officer - Licensed/Licensable
Williston, NDContinuous$5,000 bonus$65,520starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age18
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyNo
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
How Williston PD compares nearby
All North Dakota departments| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Williston | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williston PD | Hiring | $55,692 | — | $5,000 | |
| Tioga PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Williams County Sheriff | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Divide County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Watford City PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| McKenzie County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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