Police Officer – Anamosa, IA

Police Officer

Anamosa Police Department

Anamosa, IA

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Police Officer

Police
Anamosa Police Department – Anamosa, Iowa

Mar 7, 2023

Application Deadline:
Apr 7, 2023

Salary Information

Entry Level:
$24.20 hourly
Academy Graduate:
$25.30 hourly
Lateral Transfer:
$28.05 hourly

Job Description

Police Officer [Anamosa Police Department]

The City of Anamosa, Iowa (pop. 5,350) is accepting applications for the position of full-time Police Officer. The Anamosa Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency that values dedication, community, and integrity. ILEA certification and a college degree are preferred, but not required. Applicants must meet the following requirements:

· U.S. Citizen and resident of Iowa (upon being employed)

· 18 years of age (at the time of appointment)

· Hold a valid Iowa driver's license

· Pass a drug screen test

· Be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation (No felony convictions or crimes involving moral turpitude)

· Successfully pass physical fitness tests

· Not opposed to use of force to fulfill duties

· High school graduate or GED

· Have uncorrected vision of not less than 20/100 in both eyes, corrected to 20/20, and color vision consistent with the occupational demands of law enforcement.

· Have normal hearing in each ear (hearing aids are acceptable if a candidate can demonstrate sufficient hearing proficiency to perform all necessary duties of a law enforcement officer)

· Be examined by a physician and meet the physical requirements necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of a law enforcement officer.

· Undergo psychological testing (MMPI-2)

· Undergo cognitive testing (POST)

The officers of the Anamosa Police Department work twelve-hour shifts and typically receive every other weekend off. We offer IPERS, Life/Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, paid holidays, paid leave, shift differential, and longevity pay. Under the collective bargaining agreement, effective July 1, 2023, the starting salary for a non-certified applicant will be $24.20/hour or $52,852.80/year (currently $22.00/hour or $48,048/year). The starting salary for an ILEA-certified applicant will be $25.30/hour or $55,255.20/year (currently $23.00/hour or $50,232/year). The starting salary for an ILEA-certified officer with 2 or more years of law enforcement experience will be $28.05/hour or $61,261.20/year (currently $25.50/hour or $55,692/year).

A completed application, cover letter and resume must be submitted to the Anamosa Police Department by 4pm on Friday, April 7, 2023. Applications can be acquired at the Anamosa Police Department or our Website at https://www.anamosa-iowa.org/government/departments/police/documents_forms.php. Please mail or email all application materials to:

Anamosa Police Department

Attn: Jeremiah Hoyt, Chief of Police

100 E. 1st Street

Anamosa, IA 52205

Email: [email protected]

Job Requirements

Age: 18

Education: College preferred, but not required

Experience: 2 or more years preferred, but not required

Contact Information

Jeremiah Hoyt

[email protected]

Anamosa Police Department

100 East 1st Street

Anamosa, Iowa 52205

phone: 319-462-4434

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