Job Description

The State's Attorney is an appointed position that directs the activities of the State's Attorney's office and is responsible for the prosecution of all criminal and juvenile cases in McKenzie County. This position reports to the Board of County Commissioners until the election in 2026, in which it will return to an elected office. The schedule is Monday-Friday. Level and salary commensurate with experience. This position is not responsible for the civil duties associated with McKenzie County.

Essential Job Functions:
Comply with NDCC Chapter 11-16. https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t11c16.pdf
Prosecute and attend the District Court of conduct, on behalf of the State, all prosecutions for public offenses. This includes going through all criminal investigations/cases and determine what may not merit prosecution.
Advise law enforcement on how to follow various constitutional requirements and protections.
Act as legal advisor to Mountrail McKenzie Human Service Zone.
Institute proceedings on behalf of the McKenzie County Human Service Zone. This includes juvenile deprivation, juvenile delinquents, and unruly juveniles.
Supervise office staff including scheduling, work assignments/special projects, training, counseling, and evaluating.
Develop and/or implement policies and procedures, forms, work methods, schedules, job priorities to be followed and coordinate all Departmental work.
Initiate any civil or criminal asset forfeitures on behalf of the county.
Institute proceedings under chapter 25-03.1 for mental health involuntary commitment proceedings.
Minimum Qualifications:
License to practice law in North Dakota
Physical requirements and working conditions:
Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Moderate work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if waling and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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The Barnes County Sheriff’s Office Is Accepting Applications For The Position Of Deputy Sheriff. Beginning Salary Is $55,328 Yearly Depending On Experience. Benefits Include: 90% Single Or Family NDPERS Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental And Vision Plans Available, Employer Paid Contribution 10.3% NDPERS Retirement, Paid Vacation, Holiday Accrued Hours, Sick Leave, Take Home Patrol Vehicle, All Duty Gear And Uniforms Are Provided. Our Deputies Work 10 Hour Flexible Shifts Having Every Other Three Day Weekend Off While On Morning Or Night Shifts. Mid-Shift Is 9 Hour Flexible Shifts With Every Other Two Day Weekend Off. Schedule Is Rotated Monthly. Our Agency Offers County, State And Federal Overtime Opportunities For Our Deputies. Applicants Must Be ND P.O.S.T. Board Certified Or Must Be Able To Obtain P.O.S.T. Certification When Hired.

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE:
Under supervision of the Burleigh County Sheriff, is responsible for inmates within the Detention Center, the protection of life and property, and to perform routine tasks in accordance with North Dakota law, rules and regulations established by the Attorney General of North Dakota and Burleigh Morton County Detention Center policies.

AM I QUALIFIED?

You are qualified if you have:
• Current driver’s license
• GED or High School Diploma
• Ability to work shift work (see "Shift Schedule")

You are not qualified if you have:
• Any felony level convictions
• Three or more misdemeanor convictions
• Any use of hard illegal drugs (meth, cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, ecstasy, etc.)
• Registered sex offender.
• Pending criminal case.

SHIFT SCHEDULE:
This position is a shift work position. Every other weekend off, twelve-hour shifts with one-month rotations alternating between night shift and day shifts. Officers work a long week then a short week with this repeating. Long weeks are working Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Short weeks are just Wednesday and Thursday. Officers only work approximately 14 days per month.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must successfully complete standard background and a criminal record check along with physical and psychological exams. Costs associated with these exams will be paid for by the county.
2. Applicant must have the abilities to perform the essential functions, with or without accommodation which may include but not limited to: lifting, extended walking, carrying and dragging objects, climbing up to and down from elevated surfaces, climbing through openings, jumping over obstacles and using body force to gain entry.
3. Skills to communicate, verbally and written, with some knowledge of appropriate legal terminology for the purpose of legal and non-legal documents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for the protection, life and property of inmates within the Detention Center.
• Process and release inmates, determine the appropriate classification of inmates; assess and respond to the needs of special populations. Conduct visual and audio surveillance of Detention Center.
• Gather information in criminal and administrative investigations by interviewing and obtaining statements of victims, witnesses and/or suspects. Prepare investigative reports and determine probable cause to recommend disciplinary action.
• Perform searches of people; this may include inspecting unclothed inmates, which may include exposure to bodily fluids and wastes. Perform searches of inmate correspondence items, and objects capable of concealment. Detect and collect evidence.
• Pursue fleeing inmates, perform rescue operations, and effectively restrain an inmate with restraints, forcibly if necessary.
• Transport and escort prisoners, detainees and committed mental patients, using appropriate restraints.
• Perform other duties as assigned which may include but not limited to, preparing and serving food, inspection of doors and windows to ensure security, and working rotating shifts.

This position requires a criminal background check. If an applicant is chosen to interview for this position a pre-interview phone screening will be conducted. Prior criminal history may be considered in the selection process for this position based on the nature, time and seriousness of the conviction and its relevance to the position. (N.D.C.C.§12.1-33)

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The employing agency does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

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Description

The Administrative Assistant II provides essential administrative support to the Victim/Witness Program of the Williams County State’s Attorney’s Office.

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.
• Performs reception duties, such as answering incoming calls, responding to inquiries, and screening office visitors
• Coordinates and maintains calendars and schedules for Victim/Witness Program staff
• Coordinates travel and lodging arrangements for victims, witnesses, and staff; assists with reimbursement processing
• Researches and gathers information to create victim and witness folders
• Assists in providing transportation to victims and witnesses
• Orients victims to the Crime Victim Compensation Program and assists with the application process
• Remits weekly time records for all Victim/Witness staff to the Finance Department
• Maintains statistical information regarding victim/witness services and programs
• Prepares and submits quarterly and semi-annual reports in accordance with reporting requirements; assists in completing the annual VOCA grant application
• Provides additional assistance to victims and witnesses in the absence of Victim Advocates
• Performs office duties, such as data entry, filing, preparing documentation and correspondence, and processing mail
• Maintains current knowledge of the Victim/Witness Program
• Maintains a high level of discretion, tact, and confidentiality when working on highly sensitive subject matters and materials
• Professionally interacts with the public, law enforcement officers, attorneys, judges, court staff, and colleagues
• 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 AND two (2) years clerical experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess a valid North Dakota driver’s license or equivalent
• Must pass a thorough background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

Compensation

Starting pay ranges from $23.05 to $25.36 per hour, based on qualifications and experience. Williams County offers a generous benefit package to all full-time employees including a fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents, paid sick and vacation leave, term life insurance, full contribution to the North Dakota Public Employee Retirement system, and more!

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE: Under the supervision of the Auditor/Treasurer, is responsible for supervision of clerical staff, tax collection function, accounting functions, preparing, balancing, and making daily bank deposits, and reconciling periodic statements of the County’s bank accounts.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration and three (3) years of experience in accounting including banking and investing funds and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preference will be given to applicants with two (2) or more years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of state and local laws governing the assessment and collection of real estate taxes.
• Knowledge of legal property descriptions and common property instruments such as warranty and quit claim deeds, death certificates, and plats.
• Must possess excellent written and communication skills with the ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports, and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other employees.
• Ability to perform day-to-day accounting operations, technical computer skills, sufficient in the implementation of an integrated financial management system, and problem solving and analytical skills, sufficient to identify problem areas.
• Must have valid North Dakota driver’s license with clean driving record.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:
1. Oversee the collection and recording of all county revenues; prepare and balance daily receipts and deposits of funds, prepare listing of all checks and cash, and reconciliation checking account(s) and periodic statements of bank accounts.
2. Prepare needed data for annual audit, internal report requests, maintain pledged securities.
3. Serve as an active member of the Burleigh County Investment Committee.
4. Assist in the annual budget preparation including calculation of tax levies, preparing assessment list/abstract, special assessment districts.
5. Assist in review of warrants and orders for payments issued by the county to determine whether they are legal obligations of the County, have been properly budgeted, and do not represent over payment to any payee or from any fund.
6. Assist County Auditor/Treasurer in the official record keeping process including taking minutes of County Commission and other meetings.
7. Serve as contact (liaison) for Banks, all Auditor/Treasurer software systems, online (web-based) programs.
8. Responsible for research, troubleshooting, and problem-solving processes for the technical programs and the overall Auditor/Treasurer’s department.
9. Create property tax statements, courtesy notices (two time a year), estimate statements, taxation notices, in lieu of taxes, public utilities (electrical and transmission) distribution lines – verifying, reporting, and billing.
10. Process year-end entries, perform rollover and annual closing processes for connection groups.
11. Supervise, train, process timekeeping, monitor workload, evaluate performance, and provide assistance to staff in the department.
12. Assist with elections as directed by the Auditor/Treasurer.
13. Provide backup for telephone calls and assist the public.
14. Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE: Under the supervision of the Auditor/Treasurer, performs accounting duties in the administration and maintenance of accounts payables and credit card processing procedures.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
• Associates degree with coursework in accounting, finance, or business, and four (4) years of accounting, bookkeeping, or budgeting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience in accounts payable.
• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite or products, specifically, Excel and Word in order to efficiently perform the administrative tasks assigned to this position.
• Requires knowledge of administrative processes, procedures, or methods, and work experience with considerable knowledge, skill, and attention to detail.
• Requires a high degree of written and verbal communication skills and great customer service skills.
• Ability to handle multiple duties and priorities under limited supervision.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:
1. Responsible for administering and maintaining all functions of the county’s accounts payable processing system.
2. Conduct internal audits of all invoices, and credit card charges to provide credit card controls for all departments to assure accuracy for the payment process.
3. Process applications, requests, and claims for individuals seeking information or help regarding the county’s credit card system, transfer information from the credit card system to the county’s accounting system.
4. Monitor authorized credit card usage in all departments to assure activities are performed in accordance with credit card usage policies, and procedures.
5. Apportion invoices as needed; print and distribute checks for payment; and assist with gathering data for budget development.
6. Responsible for scanning and transferring paper invoices and documents to digital format for online storage.
7. Receive and refer telephone calls, assist members of the public, verify deeds, collect tax payments, assist with elections, complete and process various applications and documents, and other general clerical duties.
8. Collect money, issue receipts, balance and reconcile accounts, maintain, and disburse funds.
9. Proficient in the use of the MS Office Suite of products, specifically, Excel, Word, and Outlook to complete the daily tasks associated with this position.
10. File, retrieve, interpret information, and prepare reports from records. Distribute reports to appropriate people.
11. Post payroll entries to include ACH transfers and other general ledger entries relating to employee deductions and employee benefit payments.
12. Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Job Description

The McLean County Sheriff's Office is seeking dedicated and reliable candidates to join our team serving as Jailer/Dispatchers. This dual-role position combines responsibilities in both jail operations and emergency dispatch services. The successful candidate will oversee the safety and security of inmates while managing incoming calls and coordinating law enforcement dispatch.

Key Responsibilities:
• Supervise and monitor inmates to ensure safety and compliance with facility rules.
• Perform intake, booking, and release procedures.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatching law enforcement, fire, and medical units as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of inmate activities and communication logs.
• Provide excellent customer service to the public and law enforcement personnel.

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in emergency situations.
• Previous experience in law enforcement or corrections is preferred but not required.

Job Description

The McLean County Highway Department is seeking one or more reliable and skilled Equipment Operator IIs to join our team. The ideal candidate will operate a variety of heavy machinery to support county projects, including road maintenance, construction, snow removal, and other public works. If you have experience with heavy equipment operation and a strong work ethic, we encourage you to apply. This is an entry-level position with room for advancement in the department. The new team member must live within 60 minutes travel time of Washburn.