Police Officer

Job description
Application may be obtained at:

http://www.monroeia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/City-of-Monroe-Employment-Application.pdf

Monroe is an equal opportunity employer.

The City of Monroe, Iowa (population 2,002) is accepting applications for the position of full-time Police Officer. ILEA certification is preferred but not required. Non-ILEA certified applicants must meet the minimum ILEA hiring standards.

Starting salary for ILEA certified officer is $29.50 hr with an additional $.50 raise after completing probation, non-certified officer starting wage is negotiable depending on experience.

If you are looking for a proactive, community oriented agency that provides continuing training then you need to apply.

Applications can be requested by calling city hall at 641-259-2319 or the Monroe Police Dept. at 641-259-2311 or it can be obtained online at:

http://www.monroeia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/City-of-Monroe-Employment-Application.pdf

The completed Application, a Cover letter and your current Resume must be returned to the Monroe Police Department (107 N. Monroe St. Monroe, Iowa 50170) or City Hall located at (206 W. Sherman St.) via mail or email.

The City of Monroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All applicants must:

Be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Have reached the age of 18 years by the established date of the written examination.
Be a graduate of an accredited high school, or possess an equivalency certificate (GED).
Be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of Iowa or intends to become a resident upon being employed.
Is not by reason of conscience or belief opposed to the use of force when appropriate or necessary to fulfill his/her duties.
Be able to speak, read, and write the English language.
Be of good moral character. The conduct or character of any applicant must be such that his/her job performance as a police officer would not be impeded in any manner.
Not have been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude. Moral turpitude is defined as “an act of baseness, vileness, or depravity in the private and social duties that a person owes to another person, or to society in general, contrary to the accepted and customary rule of right and duty between person and person.” It might include “justice, honesty, or good morals.” It might include “income tax evasion, perjury, assault, theft, indecent exposure, sex crimes, and conspiracy to commit a crime, domestic abuse, stalking illegal drug sales, or any offense in which a weapon was used in the commission of the crime.”
Must have a valid Iowa driver’s or chauffeurs license at the time of employment.
Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

High school or equivalent
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $29.50 per hour
Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance
 

Schedule:

12 hour shift