Lateral Police Officer: $35.95-$41.93/hr + Bonuses

Waterloo Police Department; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fraternal Order of Police membership

Job summary

Waterloo Police Department is seeking a Police Officer (Lateral/Recruit) in Waterloo, IA. The position offers an hourly wage between $35.95 and $41.93 and includes civil service protections and a bargaining unit with the Waterloo Police Protective Association.

Starting pay reflects experience and certification, with credits for up to five years for certified officers and a $5,000 Iowa Peace Officers bonus for certified officers.

Qualifications

• Must be 20 years of age at the date of application deadline.
• Uncorrected vision not less than 20/100 in both eyes, corrected to 20/20, and color vision adequate stated as per post job-offer exam.
• Normal hearing in each ear as verified in post job-offer exam.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property through patrol and directed activities.
• Enforce state and local laws and ordinances relating to criminal and traffic violations.
• Investigate, identify, apprehend and convict criminals; provide solutions to crime.

Skills

Critical decision-making

Independent judgment

Communication skills

Job description

Waterloo Police Department is seeking a Police Officer (Lateral/Recruit) in Waterloo, IA. The position offers an hourly wage between $35.95 and $41.93 and includes civil service protections and a bargaining unit with the Waterloo Police Protective Association.

Starting pay reflects experience and certification, with credits for up to five years for certified officers and a $5,000 Iowa Peace Officers bonus for certified officers.