Police Officer

City of Ottumwa; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and

Vision

Health and Dependent Flexible Spending

Paid time off

Life Insurance

MFPRSI retirement

Longevity Payments

Night Shift Differential

Mobility within department

Job summary

The City of Ottumwa is seeking police officers to protect life and property, prevent crime, and enforce laws and ordinances. Officers perform a variety of assignments under the supervision of a Sergeant or higher, maintaining order and responding to emergencies.

Officers work 12-hour shifts, averaging 86 hours every two weeks after completing the Iowa Law Enforcement academy. Basic requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and successful completion of civil

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to exercise individual judgment and initiative.
• Ability to think clearly and act effectively.
• Knowledge of police practices, tactics, techniques and methods.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property, enforce laws and ordinances, and prevent crime.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain public safety.
• Enforce motor vehicle and criminal laws and promote good community relations.
• Work under supervision and follow department guidelines and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Emergency response

Judgment & initiative

Critical thinking

Police practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Location 330 W. 2nd St.,Ottumwa, IA, 52501,United States
• Base Pay $32.79 - $42.28 / Hour
• Job Category Police - 110
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

The City of Ottumwa is looking for our next police officers! Under supervision of a Sergeant or higher authority, Police Officers are responsible for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, and the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Police Officers may work in a variety of assignments within the Department.

A police officer is responsible for providing for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations. Employees work within the framework of existing department. Standard Operating Guidelines, Departmental Rules and Regulations, SIRG Standard Operating Guidelines and the city policies. Supervision is received from a superior officer who reviews work through reports and observation of results obtained.

Upon completion of the Iowa Law Enforcement academy, officers will work 12-hour shifts, averaging 86 hours every two weeks.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

Education/Training/Certifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Possess and maintain valid driver’s license
• Successfully pass all Civil Service examinations / processes and be placed on the eligibility list
  • Pass a psychological exam
  • Successfully complete an oral interview, background investigation, and polygraph examination
  • Be able to legally possess a firearm and ammunition

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• Ability to exercise individual judgment and initiative
• Ability to think clearly and act effectively
• Knowledge of police practices, tactics, techniques and methods

Requirements

All applicants must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent; pass pre-employment physical, including drug test.

OTTUMWA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS FOR ESTABLISHMENT

OF ELIGIBILITY LISTS

Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted to participate in the Assessment Process to create a Civil Service list.

Assessment process consists of a written and physical test and interview.

TEST DATE FOR QUALIFYING APPLICANTS: TBD

All applicants must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent; pass pre-employment physical, including drug test.

Summary

The City of Ottumwa offers a fantastic benefits package.

• 11 paid holidays
• Health Insurance (Including Medical, Dental and Vision)
• Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid-time off (accrual begins immediately)
• Life Insurance
• MFPRSI retirement - City contributes 22.66%
• Longevity Payments (after five years)
• Night Shift Differential Payment
• Mobility in the department to learn new disciplines within law enforcement if desired