Police Officers

Overview

City of Iowa City Police Officer Recruitment

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A Police Officer patrols by car and on foot to prevent crime and enforce laws; conducts investigations and writes reports; interrogates witnesses, investigates accidents and obtains and records measurements. Requires the ability to work with a diverse community and build relationships with the communities served; problem solve with the utmost respect for human rights and dignity; express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;

observe facts and situations analytically, objectively and accurately; record the same under rapidly changing and stressful situations and render creditable testimony; use good judgment in evaluating situations and make decisions quickly and under pressure; diffuse difficult and dangerous situations.

• Starting salary is $65,991.12 (up to $98,087.08 for certified Officers, commensurate with experience) annually
• $5,000 hiring bonus for ILEA certified candidates
• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
• Paid family and parental leave
• Life, health, dental and vision insurance
• Voluntary deferred compensation program with Roth IRA option
• Section 125 plan for pretax insurance premiums, medical and dependent care spending accounts
• ISave 529 Plan (formerly College Savings Iowa)
• Paid training time
• Uniforms and equipment furnished
• Job related disability coverage
• Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of Iowa (MFPRSI)

Must live within 25 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa City within one year of hire.

Candidates must apply online. Find a link to our application at www.icgov.org/joinICPD. A résumé will not substitute for the required online application. For assistance locating a public computer in the Iowa City area, please contact Human Resources.

An Final date to receive applications will be announced at least 2 weeks prior to each testing cycle. Candidates applying after the deadline will be eligible to participate in the next testing cycle.

Candidates required to complete the POST test will be contacted to schedule the test. The POST is required for all candidates who are not ILEA certified. Candidates must receive a score of 70% in each section of the test to pass. Candidates with a passing score on file with Stanard & Associates, Inc. that is dated within one year of anticipated certification of a hiring list or who are ILEA certified will be excused from having to retake the POST.

Following submission of an application, a study guide will be provided to each candidate required to take the POST (limit one per year). Additionally, one online practice test opportunity will be provided upon candidate request at City expense to candidates who will be required to take the POST (limit one per testing cycle). Contact Human Resources at .

Candidates required to complete the PT will be contacted to schedule the test. The physical fitness test is required for all candidates who are not ILEA certified. Candidates who provide acceptable documentation of having successfully completed the ILEA pre-employment physical test regimen administered by another law enforcement agency within four months preceding the final test date for the…