What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patrol Officer position at Fort Madison Police Department?
The Fort Madison Police Department is seeking candidates that are certified to fill a patrol officer position. Are you the right person for us?
- We are seeking an Iowa certified officer who will be eligible for lateral entry wage and benefits, plus a $10,000 sign-on bonus.
We seek candidates who demonstrate:
- High Personal Standards
- Moral Integrity
- A Strong Work Ethic
- Community Minded
We offer a salary and benefits package including: (for already certified officer)
- Patrol Base Wage: $61,730, plus holiday pay, education incentive pay, longevity pay
- After July 1st, 2025, base pay is$ 64,812.80 but can earn up to $71,777.00 (with education pay, longevity, and holiday pay) hourly rate $ 31.16 - $34.50 (including education, longevity, and holiday on a scheduled 7 workdays in a 14 day pay period totaling 2080 hour work year)
- Shift Differential
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Health, Life, and Supplemental Insurance
- Vacation, Personal days, and Sick Time
- Uniform Allowance
Other opportunities within FMPD Include:
- School Resource Officer
- Community Service Officer
- Drug Task Force Officer
- Detective Bureau
- Tactical Response Unit
- Canine Unit
- Drone Pilot
Fort Madison Department has 21 sworn and 3 non-sworn positions. Ranks Include Patrol Officers, Sergeants, Captains, Detective, Detective Supervisor, and Chief of Police.
All applicants must be able to carry a firearm, pass a background check, and possess a valid driver's license.
Applications can be downloaded by the link below or obtained in-person at the lobby M-F 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. Deadline for application submission is January 28, 2025, at 4:30PM. Interviews will be held on February 1, 2025 at the Fort Madison Police Department.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.10 - $34.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $61,730 - $71,777