Police Officer

DUTIES:

Qualifications:

Testing:

If you are called to public service and want to make a positive contribution, we invite your application to join our professional, accredited, dedicated force.

Starting salary $61,818 plus a generous benefits package including pension, paid vacation and sick leave, holiday pay for 10 holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, paid uniforms, and paid training.

**Lateral transfers negotiable for officers already certified by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy **

Work involves responsibility for community protection of life and property, crime prevention, law enforcement and arrest, assigned patrol, traffic control and supervision, investigation, records and report processing, community outreach and other special police related assignments.

For more information about our department visit https://www.muscatineiowa.gov/17/Police-Department

• Graduation from High School or equivalent. Some college preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Sufficient physical ability to sit, stand, walk, run, lift heavy objects, and climb stairs carrying emergency equipment.
• Must pass physical and drug-screen.
• Ability to complete the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.
• Must possess valid Iowa driver's license.
• Must reside within 30 air miles of Muscatine City limit.
• Must be U.S citizen

Testing time and date to be determined.