Patrol Officer

Website City of Algona Police Department

Job Title:                  Patrol Officer

Organization:           City of Algona Police Department

Position Type:        FLSA Non-Exempt, Full-Time with Benefits

Wage Range:           Uncertified:  $25.75/hour

ILEA Certified:  $28.35 – $32.64/hour, DOQ

Potential signing bonus up to $5,000 for certified officers

Posting Date:          September 4, 2024

Closing Date:          September 20, 2024

Testing Date:           October 12, 2024 (for non-certified candidates only)

Description

The City of Algona is seeking applicants to the join the Algona Police Department as a Patrol Officer.   Algona (pop. 5,487) is located in north-central Iowa and is the county seat of Kossuth County (pop. 14,529).

The successful candidate will possess strong communications skills and be familiar with the principals of community/problem solving policing.  Candidates must be committed to training, professional development, and community engagement.  Must be a graduate from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy or be able to become a graduate within one year of hire, be a Certified Law Enforcement Officer within one year of hire and meet all state psychiatric test standards.  Physical and POST test date noted above (ILEA graduates have no physical or POST test requirements).

This position reports to the Chief of Police and Assistant Chief of Police.

The City offers competitive wages (top pay of $34.70/hour), an excellent benefits package which includes health, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation time, sick time, holiday pay and bereavement leave, life insurance and IPERS. Wage dependent upon experience, qualifications, and certifications.

Application Process

To apply, complete an online application at www.algonaiowa.gov or send a resume and three references to Human Resources Manager Nancy Lindell at nlindell@algonaiowa.gov

 

For more information about the position and full job description, visit our website at www.algonaiowa.gov or contact Police Chief Bo Miller at bmiller@kcso.net or at (515) 295-3515.

The City of Algona is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply for this job please visit algonaiowa.gov.