What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at Newton Police Department?
Are you ready to make a real difference in your community? Join a team committed to protecting and serving with the highest standards of excellence and integrity in law enforcement. If you are driven by a sense of duty and desire to serve, the Newton Police Department invites you to take the next step in your career and apply today to become a Police Officer.
Newton, Iowa, is a progressive community with a population of 15,750 located east of the Des Moines metro on Interstate 80 and is the home of the Iowa Speedway. The Newton Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency consisting of 27 sworn and 6 non-sworn employees and includes school resource officers, narcotics detective, general crimes detectives, K9 unit, tactical team and motorcycle unit.
The Newton Police Department offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Starting salary for the entry level Police Officer position is $62,557 and increases to $92,832 after seven years of service. Certified Police Officer starting salary is up to $74,998 with additional leave time depending on qualifications.
Newton Police Officers receive excellent benefits, including:
- Paid Vacation (1 Week First Year, 2 Weeks Second Year), 11 Personal Days, 11 Sick Days and 12 Paid Holidays Annually.
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
- Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of Iowa (MFPRSI).
- Shift Differential Pay ($0.45 Second Shift / $0.55 Third Shift).
- Bilingual Pay ($50 Per Month).
- Uniform Allowance.
- College Credit Pay Incentive.
- No Residency Policy.
- $5,000 Hiring Bonus for certified police officers.
Applicant testing includes a written POST exam, physical fitness test, polygraph exam, MMPI psychological exam, drug test, medical exam and a thorough background check. Iowa Certified Officers may be exempt from some portions of the entry level testing. The physical agility test and POST written exam will be administered to all qualified entry level applicants. Testing dates and other information will be emailed to qualified candidates prior to the close of the application period.
A complete job description and an application packet can be found online at https://www.newtongov.org/927/Careers. Applications must be completed online and are due by 8 a.m. Monday, March 31, 2025.
Applicants must meet the minimum hiring requirements set forth by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy and section 400.17 and/or 501 of the Administrative Code of Iowa. The City of Newton is an EO/AA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,557.00 - $92,832.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Newton, IA 50208 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Newton, IA 50208: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $62,557 - $92,832