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Description
Civil Service Status
This is a Civil Service position
Hours of Work
10-hour shifts for Patrol and Traffic units (Shifts & Days of work may vary)
Tentative Start Date
To Be Determined
Job Summary
We are seeking community- and service-oriented certified officers and non-certified applicants to perform diverse tasks focused on working with the community to solve problems; to protect life and property by patrolling assigned areas; to enforce laws and regulations; to investigate complaints; to prepare detailed reports; and to perform other law enforcement related activities.
Special Notes
Pay range for certified law enforcement officers with post academy service:
2-4 years of post-academy service: $35.01/hour ($72,821)
4-5 years of post-academy service: $36.97/hour ($76,898)
5+ years of post-academy service: $38.91/hour ($80,933)
*Individual tours are available for those interested in obtaining more information about the department and career opportunities and to tour the department facility. Completion of a tour is *not* required. If interested, please contact Lieutenant Ryan Anderson at 515-222-3347 or ryan.anderson@wdm.iowa.gov. Candidates are also encouraged to visit the West Des Moines Police Department website for additional information.
Deadline to Apply
October 29th, 2024 at 11:59 pm
Job Description
Police Officer
Requirements
Residency Requirement
Per department policy, employees must reside within a one (1) hour normal drive time measured on a drivable route from the employee's residence to the West Des Moines Law Enforcement Center.
Requirements
Qualified applicants MUST :
Successful candidates will have the ability to relate to and work with people of diverse backgrounds, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and strong writing and speaking skills.
See online job description for complete details.
Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to reapply for future openings if not successful.
Civil Service Status
This is a Civil Service position
Hours of Work
10-hour shifts for Patrol and Traffic units (Shifts & Days of work may vary)
Tentative Start Date
To Be Determined
Job Summary
We are seeking community- and service-oriented certified officers and non-certified applicants to perform diverse tasks focused on working with the community to solve problems; to protect life and property by patrolling assigned areas; to enforce laws and regulations; to investigate complaints; to prepare detailed reports; and to perform other law enforcement related activities.
Special Notes
Pay range for certified law enforcement officers with post academy service:
2-4 years of post-academy service: $35.01/hour ($72,821)
4-5 years of post-academy service: $36.97/hour ($76,898)
5+ years of post-academy service: $38.91/hour ($80,933)
*Individual tours are available for those interested in obtaining more information about the department and career opportunities and to tour the department facility. Completion of a tour is *not* required. If interested, please contact Lieutenant Ryan Anderson at 515-222-3347 or ryan.anderson@wdm.iowa.gov. Candidates are also encouraged to visit the West Des Moines Police Department website for additional information.
Deadline to Apply
October 29th, 2024 at 11:59 pm
Job Description
Police Officer
Requirements
Residency Requirement
Per department policy, employees must reside within a one (1) hour normal drive time measured on a drivable route from the employee's residence to the West Des Moines Law Enforcement Center.
Requirements
Qualified applicants MUST :
- Possess a high school diploma or GED
- Be twenty-one (21) years of age on or before date of written entrance examination
- Be a citizen of the United States at the time of application
- Have uncorrected vision of not less than 20/100 in both eyes, corrected to 20/20, and color vision consistent with the Occupational demands of law enforcement
- Possess a valid (Iowa) driver's license at the time of hire and good driving record
- Be of good moral character and have not been convicted of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude (Police Officer Candidate Disqualifiers)
Successful candidates will have the ability to relate to and work with people of diverse backgrounds, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and strong writing and speaking skills.
See online job description for complete details.
Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to reapply for future openings if not successful.