PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER (FIREFIGHTER/POLICE OFFICER)

City of Cedar Falls; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Cedar Falls Public Safety Department is seeking a qualified Public Safety Officer (Firefighter/Police Officer) to join our team. Applicants must meet state standards and complete civil service tests, with opportunities for advancement.

Starting pay ranges from $73,540 to $94,973 depending on certification and experience; full benefits apply. Testing will occur in Cedar Falls, followed by interviews, background checks, and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Two years post-high school college credits or Firefighter I & II certifications.
• Must meet Iowa Law Enforcement Academy standards and pass civil service testing.
• Background check, drug screen, and polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Open until filled. Hiring process includes testing, interviews, and eligibility listing.

Skills

Public safety experience

Education

Two years post high school education (60 sem/90 qtr credits) or Firefighter I & II certifications

Job description

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER (FIREFIGHTER/POLICE OFFICER)

Qualifications

For consideration, all applicants must submit proof of two years post high school education consisting of 60 semester or 90-quarter credit hours from an accredited college or university with their application. In lieu of this, proof of Firefighter I & II certifications from the State of Iowa must be submitted and 5 years of public safety experience, including Firefighter or Police Officer experience. Candidates must meet the minimum hiring standards of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (see https://ilea.iowa.gov for physical agility and other requirements) and successfully complete civil service examination entry testing. Applicants need not retake the civil service examination if they are ILEA certified, have passed a civil service examination with another city, and have not had a break of law enforcement service of more than 180 days. Candidates not required to test will be interviewed and informed if added to the list of eligible individuals to employ.Candidates must also possess, or have the ability to obtain and maintain, a valid Iowa driver’s license with good driving record and successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment physical exam including drug screen, background investigation, and polygraph exam. Note: Applicants hired with the above college/university credits but without a State of Iowa Firefighter I certification will be required to obtain within 3 years from their employment date.

Special Requirements

Testing will be completed in Cedar Falls throughout the year as announced at the Public Safety Center located at 4600 South Main Street. Candidates will be informed of their eligibility to test, and information will be provided to return at testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Category Public Safety Jobs Status Open Salary The FY27 annualized starting pay will be $73,540, but certified candidates will begin at Step 2 ($80,587) with the potential to start up to Step 5 ($94,973) based on the number of completed years of certified experience and if Firefighter I certified. Full-time benefits including tuition reimbursement apply. Posted September 23, 2026 4:30 PM Closing Open Until Filled