Police Officer

Johnston, IA
Johnston Police Department

Salary: $31.86 – $43.56 Hourly

Closing Date: 5/27/2025

Essential Functions:

  • Performs duties and assignments in compliance with Johnston Police Department policies, procedures, and training and in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
  • Performs general law enforcement and crime prevention duties; enforces laws and practices community policing; and responds to calls for the protection of life and property. Incumbents initially perform more routine duties assigned to positions in this class and work under close supervision. However, as experience is gained, incumbents are expected to perform the full range of duties as assigned with increasing independence.
  • Performs other related duties as required or directed

Requirements:

  • Applicants must be 21 years of age.
  • Be a citizen of the United States.
  • Have no felony convictions or crimes involving moral turpitude; misdemeanor convictions will be judged on a case-by-case basis.
  • Uncorrected vision of not less than 20/100 in both eyes, corrected to 20/20, normal color vision in each eye.
  • Normal hearing in each ear.
  • Be of good moral character.
  • Ability to clearly speak, read, write, and understand the English language.
  • Not be addicted to drugs or alcohol or show a history of recreational drug use.
  • Applicants must not object to the use of force in the line of duty.
  • Capable of working for extended periods outdoors in adverse weather, unpleasant, or hazardous conditions.
  • Ability to push and pull greater than 50 pounds.
  • Ability to lift and carry 21-50 pounds.
  • Hold a valid Iowa driver’s license upon hire.
  • Not show a significant history of driving related infractions and be able to safely operate an emergency response vehicle in hazardous conditions.
  • Successful candidates shall be required to reside within sixty (60) minutes response time of the Public Safety Building within 180 days of hire.