Most Dangerous & Scary Jobs in Bismarck-Mandan

Many of us don't have scary or dangerous jobs. Very few of us climb towers or walk into burning buildings. For me, my biggest concern is slipping on a spill in the break room or getting a wrist cramp from typing too long. Because many of us are having completely different experiences in the workplace, I thought it would be interesting to list some of the scariest and most dangerous jobs in town. I've listed a few that I think are absolutely terrifying, but there are many more out there.

1. Working for a construction crew

Look, these men and women are extremely hard workers, but the job is scary. Of course, navigating all of the crazy roads and confused drivers is life-threatening, but lately, just being a person in an orange vest is terrifying.

The strip in Mandan has been obliterated, and local business owners and drivers have become increasingly frustrated with the situation. If you work alongside the road, chances are you've been yelled at, complained about, and possibly threatened for doing your job. Scary.

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2. Prison Worker

Bismarck is home to the North Dakota State Penitentiary. Those who work there deal with some pretty crazy and scary things. You're surrounded by some dangerous incarcerated individuals who, while on a path to rehabilitation, have violent and unfortunate slip-ups. Shout-out to all those who work at the prison, because there is no doubt that it is a dangerous and taxing job.

3. Morticians

We have several funeral homes in Bismarck-Mandan. It is heartbreaking to lose a loved one, and it is not my intention to make light of or joke about that. Though you have to admit, that profession could make the bravest of us uneasy.

4. Inspectors

Without a doubt, Bismarck-Mandan has some of the best restaurants in North Dakota. Let's say, on the very off chance, you inspect a restaurant, and it is very far from meeting safety standards. You have intimate knowledge about places that have been operating outside of public safety standards. That's a tough job, and scary if you have eaten there yourself.

Those are just a few examples of the scary jobs within our area. Which do you think are the scariest? Weigh in through our app!