Patrol Officer

Kossuth/Palo Alto County Economic Development Corporation; Algona, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residency stipend

Signing bonus for certified officers

Health, vision and dental insurance

IPERS

Job summary

The City of Algona Police Department is seeking applicants for a Patrol Officer position. Algona is a small city in north-central Iowa, serving the county seat of Kossuth County.

The officer will perform patrol duties, engage with the community, and uphold public safety standards. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a commitment to training and community engagement, and must meet Iowa LEA certification timelines.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy or be able to graduate within one year of hire.
• Must be a Certified Law Enforcement Officer within one year of hire.
• Must meet all state psychiatric test standards; ILEA graduates have no physical or POST test requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve under the Chief of Police and Assistant Chief of Police.
• Perform patrol duties to protect life and property and engage with the community.

Skills

Strong communications

Community/problem solving policing

Education

ILEA graduate or eligible within 1 year

Job description

Job Title: Patrol Officer
Organization: City of Algona Police Department
Position Type: FLSA Non-Exempt, Full-Time with Benefits
Wage Range: Uncertified: $31.50/hour ($65,520/year)
ILEA Certified: $33.00 - $36.00/hour ($68,640 - $74,880/year) DOQ
Residency stipend of $3,000 per year
Signing bonus up to $5,000 for certified officers
Posting Date: May 8, 2026
Closing Date: Open until filled; first review of applicants on May 22, 2026
Testing Date: To be determined per candidate (for non-certified candidates only)

Description

The City of Algona is seeking applicants to the join the Algona Police Department as a Patrol Officer. Algona (pop. 5,487) is located in north-central Iowa and is the county seat of Kossuth County (pop. 14,529).
The successful candidate will possess strong communications skills and be familiar with the principals of community/problem solving policing. Candidates must be committed to training, professional development, and community engagement. Must be a graduate from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy or be able to become a graduate within one year of hire, be a Certified Law Enforcement Officer within one year of hire and meet all state psychiatric test standards. Physical and POST test date noted above (ILEA graduates have no physical or POST test requirements). This position reports to the Chief of Police and Assistant Chief of Police.
The City offers competitive wages with top pay of $37.75/hour, ($78,520/year), an excellent benefits package which includes health, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation time, sick time, holiday pay and bereavement leave, life insurance and IPERS. In addition, the City offers a $3,000/year residency stipend for officers living within city limits. Wage dependent upon experience, qualifications, and certifications.

Application Process

The City of Algona is an Equal Opportunity Employer.