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Senior Police Officer (Certified)

City of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/14/2024 CLOSED ON 11/18/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Police Officer (Certified) position at City of Des Moines?

The City of Des Moines is seeking experienced applicants who are interested in continuing their career as a Senior Police Officer with the Des Moines Police Department.  This position requires at least two years of experience as a Certified Police Officer who wants to work with people from all cultures, races and economic backgrounds, and have good moral character and integrity, we welcome your application.   

Use the links below for Sr. Police Officer Applicant Testing Resources:
2024 Senior Police Officer (Certified) Recruitment Packet
Cooper Test Instructional Video
Cooper Assessment Preparation Guide (physical fitness test)
POST Study Guide (written exam)

Summary of Benefits
 
For additional information and resources, visit the Police Department recruitment page at dsm.city/joinDMPD.  

Your application must be submitted online by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2024. Items listed below must be attached to your online application or submitted separately to and Human Resources by the indicated due dates.    

State of Iowa Certified Officers           
Documents Required for a complete application:
  1. Proof of ILEA Certification
  2. Transcripts verifying education requirement
  3. Photocopy of driver's license
  4. Proof of U.S. Citizenship (such as a photocopy of one of the following: U.S. Birth Certificate from state or county, U.S. Passport, Certificate of Citizenship, or Naturalization Certificate)
  5. High school diploma (or other proof of high school graduation) or G.E.D. and College transcripts, if any
Documents are required to be submitted by the date of the Cooper (Physical Agility Testing). A notary will be available on site at the testing date:
  1. References – names and contact information of 3 personal and 3 professional references
  2. Police Officer Physical Conditioning Waiver (See attached pg. 5)
  3. Authority for Release of Information (See Attached-Must be notarized pg. 6)
  4. Statement Concerning Your Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security (See attached pg. 7)
  5. DD214 Form for military service, if any (If you are unable to submit your DD214 by please contact the City’s Human Resources Department with expectation of when it will be available)
     ** All of the above documents must be legible. **

Out of State Certified Officers
Documents Required for a complete application:
  1. Proof of State Certification as a certified Police Officer AND Proof of 400 hours of certifying basic law enforcement training school (transcripts/syllabi)
  2. Transcripts verifying education requirement
  3. Photocopy of driver's license
  4. Proof of U.S. Citizenship (such as a photocopy of one of the following: U.S. Birth Certificate from state or county, U.S. Passport, Certificate of Citizenship, or Naturalization Certificate)
  5. High school diploma (or other proof of high school graduation) or G.E.D. and College transcripts, if any
Documents are required to be submitted by the date of the Cooper (Physical Agility Testing). A notary will be available on site at the testing date:
  1. References – names and contact information of 3 personal and 3 professional references
  2. Police Officer Physical Conditioning Waiver (See attached pg. 5)
  3. Authority for Release of Information (See Attached-Must be notarized pg. 6)
  4. Statement Concerning Your Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security (See attached pg. 7)
  5. DD214 Form for military service, if any (If you are unable to submit your DD214 by please contact the City’s Human Resources Department with expectation of when it will be available)
     ** All of the above documents must be legible. **
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MAY BE EMAILED, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED OR MAILED TO HUMAN RESOURCES.

EMAIL: humanresources@dmgov.org

FAX:  (515) 237-1680

HAND DELIVERED OR MAILED
City of Des Moines
Attn: Human Resources Dept.
1551 E Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
Des Moines, IA  50317   
  • Minimum requirements of a Police Officer
  • No less than 400 hours of certifying basic law enforcement training school;
  • Two years of experience as a Certified Police Officer (CPO) 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; (Additional years of experience as a CPO will offset the required education, please see the Job Description)
  • 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; and
  • All appointments will be conditional upon the passage of medical, physical fitness, and psychological exams required by the State of Iowa. The medical exam includes a screening for drug use. 

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