Police Officer

City of Iowa City

Human Resources

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.icgov.org/policerecruitment

Phone:

• 319-356-5020

Fax:

• 319-356-5027

Email:

• jobs@iowa-city.org

Application Deadline:

• 05/28/21

Salary:

• Starting: $53,372.80 (up to $65,707.20 for ILEA certified) annually

Position Details

Police Officer Recruitment:

www.icgov.org/policerecruitment

Questions about careers with ICPD?

Email us at:

policerecruitment@iowa-city.org

Job Summary:

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.

Job Qualifications:

1. Must be eligible to carry a firearm under all state and federal laws.
2. Must be a U.S. citizen and resident of the State of Iowa. Residency restrictions do not apply to applicants.
3. Must be at least 18 years of age and must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
4. Must possess a valid Iowa driver's license at appointment and maintain such license.
5. Must have an acceptable driving record as determined by the City.
6. Vision of 20/20 in each eye or vision correctable to 20/20, with uncorrected vision of not less than 20/100 in each eye; peripheral vision to 120 degrees in the horizontal meridian in each eye; normal color vision.
7. Hearing sensitivity threshold within 25db measured at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz, and 3000 Hz averaged together. 

Be sure to visit www.icgov.org/policerecruitment for more detailed, up-to-date information regarding this process including:

• ICPD recruitment video and message from Chief Liston
• Additional information on the POST and Physical Fitness tests
• ICPD Virtual Open House and Physical Fitness test practice session
• Test location maps including parking information (when applicable)
• Background investigation and driving record reviews
• Post offer physical and MMPI
• Test results, fitness test reporting times, and other announcements 

To access recruitment information and receive updates by text message:

Text JOINICPD to 319-224-8811

For more information or to submit required materials including DD214, disability accommodation requests, and/or documentation of successful completion of the ILEA fitness test, contact us at:

Human Resources

City of Iowa City

410 East Washington Street

Iowa City, IA 52240

319-356-5020

319-356-5027 (FAX)

jobs@iowa-city.org

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