Job Information
City of West Des Moines Police Officer in West Des Moines, Iowa
Police Officer
Type: Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate: $33.08/hour (rate effective July 1, 2024)
Posted Date: 06/13/2024 9:04 AM
Deadline to Apply: 07/16/2024
Job Details Description
DepartmentPolice Department
Benefits Click here to review a Summary of Employee Benefits
Civil Service Status
This is a Civil Service position
Regular Hours
10-hour shifts for Patrol and Traffic units (Shift & Days of work may vary)
Tentative Start Date To Be Determined
Job Summary
We are seeking community– and service–oriented certified officers and non-certified applicants to perform diverse tasks focused on working with the community to solve problems; to protect life and property by patrolling assigned areas; to enforce laws and regulations; to investigate complaints; to prepare detailed reports; and to perform other law enforcement related activities.
Deadline to Apply July 16, 2024 @ 11:59 PM
Special Notes
Pay range for certified law enforcement officers with post academy service:
2 – 4 years of post-academy service: $35.01/hour ($72,821)
4 – 5 years of post-academy service: $36.97/hour ($76,898)
5+ years of post-academy service: $38.91/hour ($80,933)
Individual tours are available for those interested in obtaining more information about the department and career opportunities and to tour the department facility. Completion of a tour is *not required. If interested, please contact Lieutenant Ryan Anderson at 515-222-3347 or ryan.anderson@wdm.iowa.gov. Candidates are also encouraged to visit theWest Des Moines Police Department (https://www.wdm.iowa.gov/government/police/join-us/police-officer) website for additional information.
Residency Requirement Per department policy, employees must reside within a one (1) hour normal drive time measured on a drivable route from the employee’s residence to the West Des Moines Law Enforcement Center.
Requirements Qualified applicants MUST:
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Be twenty-one (21) years of age on or before date of written entrance examination
• Be a citizen of the United States at the time of application
• 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
• Possess a valid (Iowa) driver’s license at the time of hire and good driving record
• Be of good moral character and have not been convicted of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude (Police Officer Candidate Disqualifiers)
Successful candidates will have the ability to relate to and work with people of diverse backgrounds, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and strong writing and speaking skills.
See online job description for complete details.
Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to reapply for future openings if not successful.
Steps to Apply
Steps to Apply for Police Officer:
- Profile: You MUST complete an online Applicant Profile. A link is provided below to our Online Application System.
*Work Experience:Be sure to fill out this section completely. Make sure to click the "Show Details" link to expand your work history.
*Education: Be sure to fill out this section completely. Make sure to click the "Show Details" link to expand your education.
- Attachments: You must attach the following documents to your profile under the Apply For Job section (attachments are job specific, once you click Finish & Apply you will not be able to add any additional documents):
a)Authorization for Background Check release form(link is provided below)
b)Current/Former Police Officer Packet(to be completed by Current/Former Police Officers ONLY - link is provided below)
c)Resume(preferred but not required)
Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses : Under the Resume & Qualifications section, make sure to list any certifications or licenses you currently hold.
Applying for Position: Once you have completed your profile, you MUST apply for the position (The link to Finish & Apply is located on the Apply For Job section after you have completed your profile. Once you have applied, it will be listed under your My Applications tab. Any applications marked as Status: Incomplete, have not been submitted.).
Click to open:Authorization for Background Check Release Form(required for ALL applicants)
Click to open:Current/Former Police Officer Packet(ONLY if applicable)
Click to open:Physical Standards for Pre-Employment Testing(ILEA)
Click to open:WDMPD Recruitment Brochure
All steps MUST be completed before the posted deadline to be considered for this position. We will not accept incomplete profiles. Communication throughout this process (including invitations to any examinations and/or interviews) will be made via the email supplied through the City's on-line application system. It is recommended to check your email "Junk" folder for emails from the City of West Des Moines. If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616 .
The City of West Des Moines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The city does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability.
Civil Service Exam An examination consisting of several steps will be administered for this position. For applicants submitting all required materials and meeting the minimum requirements, the steps are as follows: application packet evaluation, initial background investigation, physical agility test (PAT), a written (POST) examination, oral board exams, in-depth background investigations, ride alongs, polygraphs, and command staff review. The tentative schedule of exams is as follows:
Saturday, August 3, 2024 (early-morning)
Physical Agility Test (PAT)
Certified officers in the State of Iowa willnot*be required to complete the PAT.
*Passing PAT (Cooper Test) scores from other agencies within the State of Iowa will be accepted if the test occurred on or after May 3, 2024 . The results need to be submitted directly from the agency to Human Resources via e-mail to humanresources@wdm.iowa.gov or fax it to 515-273-0601.
Saturday, August 3, 2024 (late-morning)
Police Officer Standard Test (POST)
Certified officers in the State of Iowa willnot*be required to complete the POST exam.
*Passing POST exam scores will be accepted if the test occurred on or after November 15, 2023 . Submission of prior test scores is not necessary as previous passing scores will be obtained by the City from Stanard & Associates, Inc. prior to the testing date.
*For those interested, a study guide will be provided upon request. To obtain a study guide or for additional details on the POST exam, please contact Lieutenant Ryan Anderson at 515-222-3347 or ryan.anderson@wdm.iowa.gov. Online study guides and practice tests are also available for purchase athttps://www.applytoserve.com/Study/.
Week of August 19, 2024
Oral Board Interviews
August/September 2024
In-depth background investigations, ride alongs, and polygraphs
Week of September 30, 2024
Command Staff Review
October 10, 2024 (tentative)
Civil Service Commission certifies list
These dates are tentative and are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
To be considered for placement on the certified list, applicants must successfully complete each step of the examination process.
Physical/Drug Test Post offer, pre-employment physical, drug test, and psychological evaluation are required.
Apply Here!City of West Des Moines Online Application System
Instructions & FAQ's
You will need to complete an online profile and apply for this position online. There are Instruction Sheets under the Employment section of our City website as well as a number of topics in ourFAQ section. If after reviewing these help guides you still need additional help, please visit or contact Human Resources 515-222-3616 .
If you are currently employed with the City, please reference theInternal Instruction Sheetprior to applying. With questions, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616.
Contact Information
CITY OF WEST DES MOINES
Human Resources, 1st floor, Suite 1E
4200 Mills Civic Parkway
PO Box 65320
West Des Moines, IA 50265-0320
515-222-3616 (phone)
515-273-0601 (fax)