Police Officer

Grinnell, IA
Grinnell Police Department

Salary:

  • Non-Certified $60,465.
  • Certified $60,465 – $68,577.

Closing Date: Dec 31, 2024.

Position Summary:

The Patrol Officer is under the general direction of the Chief of Police and subordinate to the Captain and Sergeant. An Officer in Charge (OIC) acts in place of a police supervisor when a higher ranking supervisor is not available. A Patrol Officer enforces local, State and Federal laws and ordinances; performs criminal investigations; and performs related duties as required.

Requirements:

  • Be a U.S. Citizen and a resident of Iowa or intend to become a resident upon being employed;
  • Is 18 years of age at time of appointment;
  • Hold a valid Iowa driver’s license upon appointment;
  • Not be addicted to drugs or alcohol;
  • Be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation including a fingerprint search conducted of local, state and national fingerprint files and have not been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude;
  • Successfully pass physical fitness tests
  • Not be opposed to use of force to fulfill duties;
  • Be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate;
  • Have uncorrected vision of not less than 20/100 in both eyes, corrected to 20/20, and color vision consistent with the Occupational demands of law enforcement;
  • Have normal hearing in each ear (hearing aids are acceptable if a candidate can demonstrate sufficient hearing proficiency to perform all necessary duties of a law enforcement officer);
  • Be examined by a physician and meet the physical requirements necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of a law enforcement officer.
  • Undergo psychological testing.
  • Undergo cognitive (Basic Skills) testing.