Senior Police Officer (Certified)

Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Police Department

Salary: $100,838

Closing Date: 9/4/2026

Requirements:

  • Citizen of the United States; and
  • 21 years of age on or before September 4, 2026; and
  • High school graduation or possession of a GED; and
  • Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the State of Iowa or evidence of equivalent mobility; and
  • No felony convictions or convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude; and
  • Free of drug or alcohol addiction; and
  • Meet minimum requirements to be a law enforcement officer consistent with Iowa Code chapter 80(B) and its administrative rules.
  • No less than 400 hours of certifying basic law enforcement training school; and
  • Two years of experience as a Certified Police Officer in the State of Iowa or another state and without a break in service of more than 12-months from the appointment date and with the ability to become Certified with the State of Iowa within 120 days of appointment date; and 60 semester college credit hours or above with a ‘C’ grade average; OR
  • 5 years of experience as a Certified Police Officer in the State of Iowa or another state and without a break in service of more than 12-months from the appointment date and with the ability to become Certified with the State of Iowa within 120 days of appointment date; and 45 semester college credit hours or above with a ‘C’ grade average or above; or
  • 10 years of experience as a Certified Police Officer in the State of Iowa or another state and without a break in service of more than 12-months from the appointment date and with the ability to become Certified with the State of Iowa within 120 days of appointment date; and 30 semester college credit hours or above with a ‘C’ grade average or above; or
  • 15 calendar years as a Certified Police Officer in the State of Iowa or another state and without a break in service of more than 12-months from the appointment date and with the ability to become Certified with the State of Iowa within 120 days of appointment date; and 15 semester college credit hours or above with a ‘C’ grade average or above less than 400 hours of certifying basic law enforcement training school;
  • Two years of experience as a certified Police Officer in the State of Iowa after graduating from academy without a break in service of more than 12-months from the appointment date; and
  • Candidates must have a valid Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Certification in good standing.

https://www.dsm.city/departments/police/recruitment/index.php#docaccess-cc46d10acfddb9be1a052146163ef616