Atlantic - Full Time Patrol Officer
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*This job closes at 4:00PM CENTRAL TIME on April 27, 2022*
ATLANTIC, IOWA POLICE DEPARTMENT
FULL TIME PATROLMAN
The Atlantic Police Department is currently taking applications for the position of full time Patrolman.
If hired, an Iowa certified officer can receive a $7,500 sign on bonus (to be paid out over 2 years.) They will also receive a week (40hrs) of vacation upon hire, 5 days (60hrs) of sick time, as well as ½ a year credit for each year worked for another agency towards longevity pay. Example: 4 years of service at current agency will count for 2 years credit with our department. Longevity pay of .20/HR begins after 2 years of service.
Hiring incentives and bonuses may be negotiated for qualified out of state certified officers.
Residency restrictions to be considered and approved at the discretion of the Chief.
The department will reimburse the $20 administrative fee paid by applicants to PoliceApp to the top candidates invited to move on past the initial testing and interviews.
Applicants may visit https://www.policeapp.com/Atlantic-IA-Police-Department/1112/ to apply.
General Duties:
See Attached Job Description
Salary:
Non-certified applicant will start at $25.21/HR or $25.82/HR in July 2022
Upon completion of the academy, pay will be $26.81/HR
Certified applicants will start at $26.18/HR
July 2022 pay at $26.81/HR, and 6 months after hire $27.69/HR
City paid gym membership for passing yearly physical testing
$500 uniform allowance each year
$300 city contribution to a medical flex plan each year
Three paid personal holidays each year to be used at the officer’s discretion, with eight additional paid holidays throughout the year
Comp time earned at time and a half for each hour of overtime worked
About the Atlantic Police Department/City of Atlantic:
Our department operates with 12 full time officers and 2 secretarial staff members
We work a 12 hour schedule consisting of every other weekend off for most officers
Load bearing vest are approved and facial hair is permitted after academy completion
Atlantic has a population of approximately 7,000
The Atlantic community and community leaders & administration are very supportive of our agency
Atlantic is located an hour west of Des Moines and an hour east of Omaha
Search Atlantic Police Department on Facebook for information on community programs and outreach
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be a United States citizen
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have a valid driver’s license
ILEA certification is preferred
College education is preferred but not required
Military service will be highly considered
Must not have any felony convictions or convictions of other crimes involving moral turpitude
Testing Requirements:
Qualifications and fitness testing requirements may be located on the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy website at https://ilea.iowa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Form-PTStandards.pdf
Iowa certified applicants will not be required to complete the physical testing and may call to set up an interview time on June 8th.
Hiring Process:
Applications need to be submitted by June 8th by 7:00PM
Physical testing & formal interviews will be held on June 10th: starting at 8:00AM
POST and MMPI testing date TBD for selected candidates
Certified applicants will not have to complete the POST-test
If selected for further testing, candidates will be sent a second portion of the application used to perform a full background check
Before being hired, a candidate will have to pass a drug test and have a physical evaluation
A non-certified hire will be required to complete field training and pass the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
Please direct questions regarding this position to devin@atlanticiowapd.org
Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.