What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at Decorah Police Department?
The Decorah Police Department and Decorah Civil Service Commission are seeking service-oriented individuals to serve the City of Decorah as a Police Officer. Applicants will be required to pass a physical agility test, Civil Service written test, written POST exam, psychological screening, pre-employment drug test, medical exam, interview, and background investigation.
PRIDE IN SERVICE
We believe in the equitable, fair and impartial application of laws and ordinances without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, gender identification or station in life, and in treating all individuals with acceptance, compassion and the dignity we would expect if found in similar circumstances.
The Decorah Police Department is a talented and committed team who take pride in the service they provide to the community’s residents and visitors. We believe in a balance between service, enforcement, education and community involvement. We invite you to learn about us and to contact us.
Current ILEA Certified Officers may waive physical agility and POST exam.
- Specialized training and assignments
- Uncertified start $64,584 (certified $70,512) top at $77,043
- New higher pay scale July 2025
- Generous benefit package
- MFPRSI Retirement
- Every other weekend off
- One week vacation after six months
- Shift differential for working the night shift
- Current I.L.E.A. Certified Officers may waive physical agility and POST exam.
Applications and requirements are available at : https : / / www.decorahia.org / departments / police-department
Applications must be submitted no later than March 14, 2025 by 5 : 00 pm.
The physical agility, Decorah Civil Service Test, and Police Officer Selection Test (POST) will be administered to all qualified applicants on March 29, 2025.
Decorah Police Department is an equal opportunity employer. Direct questions to Assistant Chief Scott Herrmann at sherrmann@decorah.iowa.gov .
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Salary : $77,043