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The City of Ankeny is accepting applications for Police Officer at the Ankeny Police Department.
Starting salary is up to $78,889 plus $10,000 signing bonus for certified officers or $71,553 plus a $5,000 signing bonus for non-certified officers. Twenty-five (25) days of paid time off after your first year of employment. Work five (5) days on and get three (3) days off. Excellent benefits.Recruitment Information
The physical agility test and Police Officer Selection Test (POST) have not been scheduled, however, we are accepting applications. More information will be emailed to qualified candidates at a later time.
**Certified police officers in the State of Iowa, who are current officers or have no more than a six-month break in service, may be exempt from taking the Police Officer Selection Test (POST) and the Cooper agility test as they have already passed these tests to become a certified officer.**
Interested candidates should complete a City of Ankeny employment application online at www.ankenyiowa.gov and attach a cover letter and resume.
Current certified law enforcement officers with appropriate sworn experience as stated below are eligible for lateral transfer if they meet the following conditions:
To be eligible you must have graduated from high school or an equivalent, and be able to meet minimum standards for Iowa Law Enforcement officers as indicated by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.
Physical Agility Test Standards are located on the ILEA website (Download PDF reader)
The National Police Officer Selection Test (POST) study guide and practice test for candidates can be found on the Stanard & Associates website for a minimal fee. The online practice test and study guide requires a computer or laptop to view the material. The practice exam and study guide are not iPad or mobile friendly.
ClickHERE to purchase the online POST practice test and study guide.
Applicants must be a United States citizen. You must also be able to maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of Iowa. No OWI convictions within the last five years. No more than three convictions for moving violations within any 12-month period over the last five years. Must be able to obtain an Iowa Professional Permit to carry weapons. The police department will only hire non-tobacco users.
Post offer physical, drug screen, psychological exam, and polygraph required.
See also full Police Officer Disqualifying Factors.
Full Time
$57k-67k (estimate)
01/28/2024
07/22/2024
ceoci.ankeny.ia.us
Ankeny, IA
<25
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