What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Ankeny, IA?

Salary : $71,553.00 - $91,453.00 Annually

Location : 411 SW Ordnance Rd, Ankeny

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 00616

Department : Police Department

Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Function

The City of Ankeny is accepting applications for Police Officer at the Ankeny Police Department.

Starting salary is up to $78,889 plus $10,000 signing bonus for certified officers or $71,553 plus a $5,000 signing bonus for non-certified officers . Twenty-five (25) days of paid time off after your first year of employment. Work five (5) days on and get three (3) days off. Excellent benefits. Recruitment Information

The physical agility and Police Officer Selection Test (POST) will be administered to all qualified applicants TBD (more information will be emailed to qualified candidates at a later date).

Certified police officers in the State of Iowa, who are current officers or have no more than a six-month break in service, may be exempt from taking the Police Officer Selection Test (POST) and the Cooper agility test as they have already passed these tests to become a certified officer.

We are accepting applications for the Police Officer position. Interested candidates should complete a City of Ankeny employment application online at www.ankenyiowa.gov and attach a cover letter and resume.

Current certified law enforcement officers with appropriate sworn experience as stated below are eligible for lateral transfer if they meet the following conditions :

Completion of 24 months (2 years) post academy service shall be paid at Step 3 ($75,132 / annual)

Completion of more than 36 months (3 years) post academy service shall be paid at Step 4 ($78,889 / annual)

Signing Bonus : New employees who at time of hire are currently law enforcement officers shall receive a $10,000 signing bonus. New employees who are not certified as a law enforcement officer yet will receive a $5,000 signing bonus.

Contract Reimbursement : The City of Ankeny will pay 50% of the balance due on their employment contract with their latest city / county / state employer not to exceed $2,000.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Primary function is to enforce local, state and federal laws and ordinances; to patrol assigned areas; and to do skilled police work in the investigation of alleged criminal offenses and juvenile cases.

Entry Requirements and Skills

To be eligible you must have graduated from high school or an equivalent, and be able to meet minimum standards for Iowa Law Enforcement officers as indicated by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.

Physical Agility Test Standards are located on the ILEA website

The National Police Officer Selection Test (POST) study guide and practice test for candidates can be found on the Stanard & Associates website for a minimal fee. The online practice test and study guide requires a computer or laptop to view the material. The practice exam and study guide are not iPad or mobile friendly.

Click HERE to purchase the online POST practice test and study guide.

Applicants must be a United States citizen. You must also be able to maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of Iowa. No OWI convictions within the last five years. No more than three convictions for 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 police department will only hire non-tobacco users.

Post offer physical, drug screen, psychological exam, and polygraph required.

See also full Police Officer Disqualifying Factors .

May require working for extended periods outdoors in adverse weather conditions.

May be required to sit or stand for long periods.

May be exposed to hazardous or unpleasant conditions.

May be called to report to duty at any time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be insurable.

Must be sighted (corrected to 20 / 20)

Must be able to hear normal conversation.

Must be able to speak clearly at normal rate of conversation.

Must be able to pass agility test -per requirements of MFPRSI.

Police Union Employees

Benefits :

Five nine-hour days on, three days off work schedule

Paid time off (PTO)

14 days PTO during the first year of employment

25 days PTO after 1 to 4 years of employment

30 days PTO after 5 to 9 years of employment

35 days PTO after 10 to 14 years of employment

40 days PTO after 15 years or more of employment

9 paid holidays

On-duty workout program

Medical leave bank - can be used for the employee's or immediate family member's extended illness, injury, disability, or hospitalization

Medical dental and vision plans

Pension / MFPRSI retirement plan

Deferred compensation plans

Life insurance

Employee wellness program

Paid overtime

Military leave

Special assignment pay

Truition reimbursement

Yearly uniform allowance

Excellent advancement opportunities

For more detailed overview of all the Police Uniton benefits, visit Police Union Contract

Have you successfully completed the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) or any other state law enforcement academy?

Yes, from ILEA

Yes, from another state

Please choose what best describes your college education.

Bachelor's degree in Law Enforcement / Criminology / Criminal Justice

Have completed two plus years towards degree in criminal justice

Bachelor's degree in another major

Have completed two plus years towards a bachelor's degree

Associates degree in Law Enforcement / Criminology / Criminal Justice

In last semester of earning two-year degree in criminal justice

Associate's degree in another major

Have completed at least one year of college

I do not have a college education

Please choose the response that best describes your sworn law enforcement experience.

4 years of full-time sworn officer experience

2 years of full-time sworn officer experience

Less than 2 years full-time sworn officer experience

I have no sworn officer experience

Veteran' Preference : Have you served in the armed forces of the United States at any time during the following dates and were discharged under honorable conditions? To receive the veteran's preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 with your application.

Persian Gulf conflict (8 / 2 / 1990 - Present)

Panama service (12 / 20 / 89 - 01 / 31 / 90)

Lebanon or Grenada service (8 / 24 / 82 - 7 / 31 / 84)

Vietnam conflict (2 / 28 / 61 - 5 / 7 / 75)

I have not served in the military

If you are a veteran of the above, do you have a service-related disability?

Have you completed and passed an ILEA qualifying physical fitness test with another police department within the last 6 months? If yes, request a copy of the physical test scores be emailed to Ankeny Human Resources at adawson@ankenyiowa.gov.

Have you completed and passed the Police Officer Selection Test (POST) within the last 12 months?

By clicking on the Police Officer Disqualifier List link as shown in the entry requirements and skills section of this posting, I acknowledge that I reviewed the list.

How did you learn about the Police Officer position opening? City website, newspaper advertisement, college website, social media, etc.? Please be specific.

Required Question

Salary : $71,553 - $91,453

Apply for this job

Receive alerts for other Police Officer job openings

Police Officer

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Ankeny, IA?

What is the career path for a Police Officer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Police Officer.

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Police Officer jobs in the Ankeny, IA area that may be a better fit.

We don't have any other Police Officer jobs in the Ankeny, IA area right now.

AI Assistant is available now!