Employment Opportunities

POLICE OFFICER- Task Force

The City of Rugby has an immediate opening for the position of Police Officer. This police officer will be assigned on a full-time basis as a narcotics investigator/Task Force Officer (TFO) on the Northland Narcotics Taskforce based in Rolla, North Dakota. The Northland Narcotics Task Force is a newly developed multi-jurisdictional investigative unit that will conduct narcotics investigations in Bottineau, Pierce and Rolette counties, the City of Rugby and the Turtle Mountain Reservation.

The successful applicant will be allowed to live in Bottineau, Rugby or Rolla.  A take home vehicle and other necessary equipment will be provided. Applicants must be ND P.O.S.T. Board Licensed or Licensable. 2025 starting salary range is $50,132 - $52,061 DOE.  City benefit package that includes ND PERS Single/Family Health Insurance, paid entirely by the City and ND PERS Public Safety Retirement, paid entirely by the City.  Other benefits include vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, city paid life insurance policy and more.  Duty weapon is provided by the City. 

The successful applicant may qualify for a onetime, Back the Blue, bonus payment.  Additional information may be obtained by contacting Chief of Police, Scott Bommersbach, at (701)776-6112 or Special Agent Matthew Schimetz at (701)934-0774. 

To request an application, contact Rugby City  Hall at (701)776-6181 or fill out the application in the link provided Employment Application. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The City of Rugby is an equal opportunity employer. 

The City of Rugby has the right to reject any or all applications.

WATER PLANT OPERATOR 1

Pay range is  $19.00-$21.00/hour, depending on experience.   The benefit package includes NDPERS Sanford Health Insurance family or single policy fully paid, NDPERS Retirement fully paid, 11 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, and more.

The City of Rugby is accepting applications for two Water Plant Operator 1.  Preference will be given to those with a North Dakota Class 1A Water Plant Operator Certification; if no applicants have the certification, the applicants chosen will have 1 year from date of employment to obtain certification. A valid North Dakota driver’s license and clean driving record is required, CDL is preferred. 

For a complete job description and application, contact Rugby City Hall, 223 South Main Avenue, Rugby ND 58368, (701) 776-6181 or go to www.cityofrugbynd.com under Employment Opportunities and fill out the application found at Employment Application . 

The City reserves the right to reject any or all applications.  The City of Rugby is an equal opportunity employer.   Applications will be accepted until a qualified applicant is found.