Police Officer

Duties

Work involves responsibility for community protection of life and property, crime prevention, law enforcement and arrest, assigned patrol, traffic control and supervision, investigation, records and report processing, community outreach and other special police related assignments.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or equivalent.
• Some college preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Sufficient physical ability to sit, stand, walk, run, lift heavy objects, and climb stairs carrying emergency equipment.
• Must pass physical and drug-screen.
• Must possess valid Iowa driver's license.
• Must reside within 30 air miles of Muscatine City limit.
• Must be U.S citizen.

Pay

Starting salary $61,818 plus a generous benefits package including pension, paid vacation and sick leave, holiday pay for 10 holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, paid uniforms, and paid training.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

A generous benefits package including pension, paid vacation and sick leave, holiday pay for 10 holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, paid uniforms, and paid training.

Testing

Testing time and date to be determined.

Hiring Process

The City’s goal is to successfully match the right candidates for the right positions. It is the policy of the City of Muscatine not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, religion, or disability. The City is an EQUAL. OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, and recognizes the requirements of THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Program

The CITY OF MUSCATINE has, and will continue to make, a reasonable commitment toward achieving the spirit and intent of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination against the handicapped/disabled.