Website City of Keokuk
Premier law enforcement department in Lee County, Iowa.
The City of Keokuk is currently hiring for the position of Police Officer.
(Up to $10,000 Hiring Bonus for Currently Certified (in or out of state) Police Officers PLUS Lateral Pay)!
Flexible hiring process!
Keokuk Police Department’s Mission: The Keokuk Police Department is committed to providing quality and professional law enforcement services to the community.
Pay: $61,439-74,972 (Effective July 1, 2025)
*4% raise already bargained for which is effective July 1, 2026
Hiring Bonus for Currently Certified Police Officers: Up to $10,000 hiring bonus to any certified peace officer who successfully completes the hiring process, accepts a position with the City, and whose certification is from the State of Iowa or a state that the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy recognizes and has a reciprocal agreement with.
Lateral Transfer: New employees, who at the time of hire, are currently certified law enforcement officers and have appropriate sworn experience as stated below are eligible for lateral transfer if they meet the conditions outlined in Iowa Code.
Benefits: Defined benefit pension plan – MFPRSI, excellent health coverage (free single plan), free gym membership, membership to a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy as part of our defensive tactics program, dental and vision insurance, excellent vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, holiday bonus, 4 personal days, residency days, compensatory time bank, employer paid basic life insurance policy, uniform allowance annually (check issued directly to employee), overtime opportunities, and much more!
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Physical Examination Date: Flexible to YOUR schedule!
Responsibilities: The work of this class involves responsibility for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals and the general enforcement of laws and ordinates in a designated area or an assigned shift or on special assignments.
Requirements:
· High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
· United States Citizen
· Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire
· Must be able to obtain a Driver’s License from state of residence
The City of Keokuk is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please visit the City Employment Opportunities page for more information, to apply, and to view the job description.
Contact the Police Chief, Zeth Baum, at 319-524-3131 ext. 9 with any questions!
To be considered a candidate, you must fill out an application and return to: records@keokukpd.com or it can be mailed/dropped off at 1222 Johnson Street, Keokuk, Ia 52632.
Special Assignments: School Resource Officer, K9 Officer, Full Time Narcotics Investigator, General Crime Investigator, Collateral Special Response Team (tactical team), Instructor Positions, etc.
The City of Keokuk is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please visit the City Employment Opportunities page for more pertinent information, to apply, and to view the job description. Contact the Police Chief, Zeth Baum, at 319-524-3131 ext. 9 with any questions!
To be considered a candidate, you must fill out an application and return to: records@keokukpd.com or it can be mailed/dropped off at 1222 Johnson Street, Keokuk, Ia 52632.
The application can be found at: https://cityofkeokuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024-Application-Packet.pdf
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To apply for this job please visit cityofkeokuk.org.