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THE FARGO POLICE ACADEMY

The Fargo Police Department provides its own in-house paid academy training to each of its new Police Recruit hires. The Fargo Police Academy is an 18-week, full-time academy certified by the North Dakota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (ND POST). Candidates must successfully complete all pre-hire requirements prior to acceptance into the Academy.

Recruits are compensated throughout their duration of the Academy with a $66,498 starting salary for Police Recruits on day one. Upon successful completion of the Academy, graduates will become licensed Peace Officers within the state of North Dakota and begin the 16-week Police Training Officer Program (PTO).

Applications for The Fargo Police Academy will be accepted on a rolling basis. The Fargo Police Training and Development Unit will help you determine the best start date for you.

The Fargo Police Academy is offered twice a year, once in January and again in May.

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

In the academy, you’ll be immersed in the Fargo Way of policing. Led by experienced Fargo Police Officers, Detectives and Supervisors, our recruits receive comprehensive, hands-on training tailored specifically to the needs of our city and how The Fargo Police Department operates. You’ll graduate fully prepared and confident to serve as guardians of the Fargo community.

In addition to the topics required to teach for ND POST Board certification, the Fargo Police Academy provides education, or expanded training opportunities on a range of topics relevant to being a Police Officer in Fargo. Training topics include:

  • Constitutional Law
  • ND Criminal and Traffic Laws
  • Firearms
  • Defensive Tactics
  • Room Clearing
  • Physical Training
  • Emergency Vehicle Operations
  • Traffic Stops/High Risk Traffic Stops
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Critical Incident Response
  • Tactical Medicine
  • Courtroom Testimony
  • Evidence Collection
  • Law Enforcement Ethics

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Are you looking for a career with growth opportunities and a way to impact your community?

As the regional leader in policing, The Fargo Police Department provides a wide range of career paths, no matter your age or stage of life.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • No. The Fargo Police Department provides its own paid academy training to each of its new hires. The Fargo Police Academy is an 18-week training program fully certified by the North Dakota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (NDPOST).
  • In 2022, The Fargo Police Department began hiring candidates prior to the academy. Candidates are now applying for a job as a Fargo Police Officer rather than just completing the Academy as a standalone.
  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The Fargo Police Training and Development Unit will help you determine the best start date for you. 

There’s several helpful ways to prepare for our hiring process:

  1. First, an in-person meeting with a recruiter is a great opportunity to learn more about the agency and get helpful advice on interviewing and the hiring process as a whole.
  2. Second, a ride-along with one of our Officers is a great way to gain exposure to our department and what our Officers do on a day-to-day basis. A recruiter can help set up a ride-along on a date and time most convenient for you.
  3. Third, take a look through our social media channels and their content. There you will find great insight into our academy and department.  
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The mission of the Fargo Police Department is to provide the highest level of service through community partnerships, being a well-trained police department, and forward-thinking policies to improve the quality of life for all.

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