Police Officer

Employment Summary

Position: Police Officer- Full Time

Opening Date: May 1, 2026

Closing Date: May 29, 2026, at 4:30p.m.

 

How to Apply

Application materials may be obtained at: www.carlisleiowa.org or at the Carlisle Police Department.

Salary

·         Projected $32.99 to $42.50 per hour ($68,620- $88,416 annually)

·         New union contract in 2026

Benefits

Shift differential pay, holiday and longevity pay, annual uniform allowance, health insurance- including vision, dental and supplemental, vacation, sick and personal time off, IPERS retirement system, local fitness membership.

 

Physical Agility & POST Testing

Physical agility testing and POST testing for non-certified applicants will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.

 

Testing Location: Meet at that Carlisle Police Department, 195 N. 1st Street, Carlisle, Iowa 50047

 

Passing physical agility scores from other law enforcement agencies are accepted if conducted on or after March 29, 2026. If transferring PT scores, it is the applicant’s responsibility to contact that agency and have scores sent to us by the application deadline. Applicants who have a passing POST within the last year may choose to waive the POST exam.

Iowa Certified Peace Officers are not required to conduct physical agility or POST test.

 

Job Summary and Requirements

Seeking dedicated, hardworking, team-oriented individual to perform a wide range of law enforcement and crime prevention duties for the safety and protection of life and property in the Carlisle community. Preserve peace, order, safety, problem resolution and perform investigative work in preparation for arrests and /or criminal prosecution.

 

Work Schedule

Officers can expect to work 7 out of 14 days per two week pay period, however; may be expected to work nights, holidays, weekends or overtime as necessary.

 

Completed applications with attachments may be mailed to: Carlisle Police Department, P.O. Box 430, Carlisle, Iowa 50047 or emailed to mkoch@carlisleiowa.org. Questions may be directed to Chief Matt Koch at (515) 989-4121 or by email at mkoch@carlisleiowa.org.

The City of Carlisle is an Equal Opportunity Employer