Police Officer – Signing Bonus, PTO & Benefits

City of Ankeny Iowa; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Paid time off

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The City of Ankeny is seeking Police Officers for the Ankeny Police Department. Starting salaries for FY2027 begin at up to $88,731 with a $10,000 signing bonus for certified officers, or $76,648 with a $5,000 signing bonus for non-certified officers.

Benefits include 25 days of paid time off after the first year and excellent benefits. Applicants must meet Iowa LE requirements and pass POST/physical agility testing as applicable.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Iowa.
• No OWI convictions within the last five years.
• No more than three moving violations within any 12-month period over the last five years.
• Must be able to obtain an Iowa Professional Permit to carry weapons.
• The department hires non-tobacco users.
• Post offer physical, drug screen, psychological exam, and polygraph are required.

Responsibilities

• Enforce local, state and federal laws and ordinances.
• Patrol assigned areas.
• Conduct investigations of alleged criminal offenses and juvenile cases.

Skills

Physical stamina

US citizenship

Driver's license

No OWI within 5 years

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Ankeny is seeking Police Officers for the Ankeny Police Department. Starting salaries for FY2027 begin at up to $88,731 with a $10,000 signing bonus for certified officers, or $76,648 with a $5,000 signing bonus for non-certified officers.

Benefits include 25 days of paid time off after the first year and excellent benefits. Applicants must meet Iowa LE requirements and pass POST/physical agility testing as applicable.