Job Openings & Upcoming Events

The following are jobs that are open within the field of law enforcement. Most job openings are sent by members of the association for posting. However, those members are in no way able to enhance a person's ability to get any of the posted jobs. Please check dates of the job openings to make sure they are still current.



City of Mason City hiring Officers

Police Officer

The City of Mason City is taking applications for the Police Officer civil service hiring list, which requires a physical ability test and written exam for non-certified officers. The list created from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time Police Officer positions within the Mason City Police Department. The Mason City Police Department serves a community of 28,000 and is located just two hours from Des Moines and the Twin Cities. Mason City offers many amenities of a larger urban area with the feel of small town living. Bring your family and continue your career in a community where there is opportunity for you and for them! Among the positive benefits you will find here is a supportive environment for law enforcement, both within City government and within the broader community. We offer a very competitive salary scale that starts at $66,700 for non-certified officers. Increased pay for Iowa certified officers up to $88,700 per year, based on years of law enforcement experience. Added compensation for college education and shift differential is also available. $5,000 relocation package and $9,000 for certified officers. In addition, we offer a $2,000 annual stipend for all officers choosing to purchase a home to live in Mason City. Minimum Requirements:

· 21 years of age or older at time of hire.

· High school diploma or GED

· Valid State driver’s license and acceptable driving record

· Not be addicted to drugs or alcohol (Chapter 400.17 of the Iowa Code).

· No felony convictions.

· No disqualifying misdemeanors within the last seven years.

· Meet the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) physical and vision requirements.

· Non-certified officers – Pass the written POST test and ILEA required physical fitness test.

· Certified officers – Only need to participate in the physical agility test for baseline purposes, and do not need to take the written POST test.

· Pass a post-offer physical/drug test, polygraph and psychological evaluation.

· Live within 30 miles of Mason City within six month of hire (see map).

The written POST and physical agility testing will be conducted on the morning of May 15th with interviews following in the afternoon for passing candidates. Candidates will receive additional details about the testing once an application is received.

TO APPLY OR LEARN MORE, VISIT WWW.MASONCITYPD.US

Applications will be accepted online until 4:30pm, May 1, 2024

Equal Opportunity Employer

City of Council Bluffs hiring Officers

Application Deadline: April 11, 2024

City of Council Bluffs

The City of Council Bluffs is currently hiring for the position of Police Officer ($10,000 Hiring Bonus for Currently Certified Police Officers PLUS Lateral Pay)!

Council Bluffs Police Department’s Mission: We, the members of the Council Bluffs Police Department, working with all people, are committed to providing quality and professional police service that promotes a safe and secure community, while affording dignity and respect to every individual.  We are committed to creating and maintaining active police/community partnerships and assisting citizens in identifying and solving problems to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods.  The Department recognizes that its employees are a vital component to the successful delivery of police services and will work to achieve our highest potential by actively involving our employees in neighborhood and/or community problem solving and improving these services.

Pay: $30.17/HR – $47.14/HR (Effective July 1, 2024)

Hiring Bonus for Currently Certified Police Officers: $10,000 hiring bonus to any certified peace officer who successfully completed the hiring process, accepts a position with the City, and whose certification is from the State of Iowa or a state that the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy recognizes and has a reciprocal agreement with.

Lateral Transfer: New employees, who at the time of hire, are currently certified law enforcement officers and have appropriate sworn experience as stated below are eligible for lateral transfer if they meet the following conditions:

Effective July 1, 2024:

  • Completion of 2-4 years of service shall be paid at Step 3: $32.95/HR
  • Completion of 4-5 years of service shall be paid at Step 4: $35.80/HR
  • Completion of 5 or more years of service shall be paid at Step 5: $38.46/HR

Benefits: Defined benefit pension plan – MFPRSI, excellent health coverage, employer paid dental and vision insurance premiums, Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP), excellent vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, $50,000 employer paid basic life insurance policy, uniform allowance, overtime opportunities, and so much more!

Open Houses/Workout with Us Events: These events will be held multiple times throughout March & April. Visit the Council Bluffs Police Department’s Facebook Page to RSVP!

Physical Examination Date: The physical agility exam will be administered at 6:00 p.m. on April 17, 2024, and at 12:00 p.m. on April 20, 2024, at Dr. John & Jean Marshall Wellness Center located on Iowa Western Community College’s campus. Candidates who are currently certified peace officers through the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy will not be required to attend the physical agility exam. Candidates who are certified peace officers from a different state will be required to attend one of the physical exams

Responsibilities: The work of this class involves responsibility for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals and the general enforcement of laws and ordinates in a designated area or an assigned shift or on special assignments.

Requirements:

  • Certified peace officer through the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy or by a law enforcement agency accepted by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
  • United States Citizen
  • Must be at least 21 years of age by the day they graduate from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) or if they already graduated from the ILEA or a law enforcement academy accepted by the ILEA, 21 years of age by their first day of employment with the City of Council Bluffs
  • Must be able to obtain a Driver’s License from state of residence

The City of Council Bluffs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please visit the City Employment Opportunities page for more pertinent information, to apply, and to view the job description. Contact the City’s Recruiter, Cori Shaw, at 712-890-5275 with any questions!

To be considered a candidate, you must apply online at: https://selfservice.councilbluffs-ia.gov/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx. If you are not currently a certified law enforcement officer, please reference the Police Officer (Non – Certified) posting and application to be considered.

City of Clive hiring Police Chief

POLICE CHIEF
CITY OF CLIVE, IOWA

The City of Clive, Iowa (population 18,601) is seeking
candidates for the position of police chief. The current chief is
retiring after serving forty (40) years in law enforcement, with the last twelve (12) years as chief of the
Clive Police Department. Clive is located in Dallas and Polk Counties, Iowa, and is part of the Des Moines
– West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. Clive is known for its Greenbelt Park and trail system
running through the community. Located in central Iowa, immediately adjacent to Des Moines, and several
other suburban cities, citizens have access to a large variety of cultural events, ample dining, retail,
recreation, sporting, employment, educational and entertainment options. This is an exceptional
opportunity for the right person. Additional information about the City of Clive and the Clive Police
Department is available at https://www.cityofclive.com
Education Requirements:
Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public
administration, political science or related area. A master’s degree and graduation from the FBI
Academy or similar program are preferred. A combination of education, training and experience
may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
A minimum of 10 years of work experience in law enforcement, with 5 years in a
management/supervisory capacity, and 3 years at the rank of lieutenant or above. A combination
of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of this experience requirement.
Salary and Benefits:
The police chief is an FLSA exempt position.
Salary: Negotiable DOQ; salary range is $134,648 – $175,057
Generous benefit package including: paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, Municipal Fire and Police
Retirement System of Iowa (MFPRSI) contributions, group health/dental/vision, life insurance, and
flexible health/dependent care spending plan contributions.
Certification:
Candidates must have a valid Iowa driver’s license, be able to obtain an Iowa Professional Permit
to Carry Weapons, and meet the licensing standards established by the Iowa Law Enforcement
Academy ILEA | Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. The successful candidate (if non-Iowa Certified)
must pass a physical agility test, cognitive exam (POST test), psychological examination (MMPI –
II), physical examination, and drug screen.
Residency:
The City requires that the successful candidate live within the city limits within a reasonable amount
of time. The City may consider a candidate who currently lives/owns a home in the Des Moines
Metro area.
To apply, visit CityofClive.com and click on job opportunities. Applications, including resume and cover
letter, are due no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 4, 2024.
It is the policy of the City of Clive to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and
to recruit, hire, train, promote and compensate persons in all jobs without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.

City of Hawarden hiring Officers and Chief

AGENCY:     HAWARDEN POLICE DEPARTMENT

JOB TITLE:  POLICE OFFICER

SALARY:     $63,502.40/YR

DEADLINE:   OPEN UNTIL FILLED

WEBSITE:    HTTPS://WWW.CITYOFHAWARDEN.COM/HOME/PAGES/JOB-OPENINGS

AGENCY:     HAWARDEN POLICE DEPARTMENT

JOB TITLE:  CHIEF OF POLICE

SALARY:     $76,000/YR – $83,655/YR

DEADLINE:   OPEN UNTIL FILLED

WEBSITE:    HTTPS://WWW.CITYOFHAWARDEN.COM/HOME/PAGES/JOB-OPENINGS

City of Manchester hiring Police Chief

The City of Manchester, Iowa (population 5,065) is seeking candidates for the position of police chief. The
current chief is retiring after serving thirty (30) years in law enforcement, with the last ten (10) years as
chief of the Manchester Police Department. Manchester is the county seat of Delaware County, located in
beautiful northeast Iowa. Manchester is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 20 and State Highway 13.
For more information and complete job description see https://www.manchester-ia.org/ or contact Jeff
Cayler at Cayler Consulting, LLC, as shown below.
Education Requirements:
Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Police Science, Law
Enforcement, Criminology or closely related field. A combination of education, training and
experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
Experience:
Extensive, progressively more responsible experience in police supervisory and administrative work.
A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of this experience
requirement
Salary and Benefits:
The police chief is an FLSA exempt position
Salary: Negotiable DOQ; salary range is anticipated to be $95,000 – $105,000
Generous benefit package including: paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, Iowa Public Employee
Retirement System (IPERS) contributions, group health/dental/vision, life insurance, and flexible
health/dependent care spending plan availability
Certification:
Candidates must have a valid Iowa driver’s license, be able to obtain an Iowa Professional Permit
to Carry Weapons, and meet the licensing standards established by the Iowa Law Enforcement
Academy ILEA | Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. The successful candidate (if non-Iowa Certified)
must pass a physical agility test, cognitive exam (POST test), psychological examination (MMPI –
II), physical examination, and drug screen
Residency:
The City requires that the successful candidate live within 10 miles of the city limits within a
reasonable amount of time
To apply, send cover letter, resume, and salary history by Friday, March 29, 2024 to:
Jeff Cayler
Cayler Consulting, LLC
jeff.cayler@gmail.com
(712) 830-3794
It is the policy of the City of Manchester to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons,
and to recruit, hire, train, promote and compensate persons in all jobs, without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.