Police Officer — Protect & Serve Our Community

City of Cedar Rapids; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cedar Rapids Police Department in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking dedicated Police Officers to enforce the law, maintain public order, and safeguard lives. This role requires residing within 50 driving miles of the Police Station and moving to the residency area within three months of hire; relocation period may extend.

The department offers a structured wage scale beginning at Year 1 $34.72/hr and rising through Year 10 $51.67/hr under the Police Bargaining Union.

Qualifications

• Must be sworn police officer in good standing.
• Residency within 50 driving miles from the Police Station; move within three months of hire.
• Lateral transfers available for certified peace officers from other agencies or states.

Responsibilities

• Patrols City streets.
• Responds to calls for police assistance or service.
• Directs traffic where needed.
• Provides emergency assistance to ill or injured citizens.
• Arrests law violators; testifies in judicial proceedings.
• Maintains custody of prisoners.
• Makes reports.
• Conducts initial investigation of alleged criminal conduct.
• Maintains order in crowds.
• Advises public on laws in force.
• Enforces traffic laws, issues citations where indicated.
• Investigates suspicious persons or activities.
• Records, stores, and is responsible for evidence for future court cases, and lost items that have been found and turned in by the public.
• Attends roll-calls and training sessions.
• Performs all work duties as assigned per City policies and safety practices.

Job description

City of Cedar Rapids Police Department in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking dedicated Police Officers to enforce the law, maintain public order, and safeguard lives. This role requires residing within 50 driving miles of the Police Station and moving to the residency area within three months of hire; relocation period may extend.

The department offers a structured wage scale beginning at Year 1 $34.72/hr and rising through Year 10 $51.67/hr under the Police Bargaining Union.