Burlington - Entry Level and Certified Police Officer

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Job Overview

Department	Burlington Police Department
Type	Entry Level Certified
Job Title	Entry Level and Certified Police Officer
Salary	Dependant upon training and experience.
Registration Fee	$20.00
Contact	schaefera@burlingtoniowa.org
Location	Burlington, IA

Job Announcement

BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

NOW HIRING

CERTIFIED and NON-CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER

Application Deadline: Friday September 29, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.(CENTRAL TIME)

TEST DATE: Saturday, October 28th, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. at the Burlington Police Department

Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) certified peace officers are eligible to receive a sign-on bonus up to $8,000.00 and out of state certified peace officers are eligible to receive a sign-on bonus up to $5,500.00 as well as beginning pay up to $64,000 based on training and experience. Current negotiated salary range is $25.50 - $37.36 per hour. Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Certified Officers in good standing may waive taking the POST and Physical Agility Test. The Burlington Police Department is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Minimum Qualifications:

All minimum standards for Iowa law enforcement officers must be satisfied. The applicant must:

Be a U. S. citizen and a resident of Iowa or intend to become a resident upon being employed
Be 18 years of age at the time of appointment
Hold a Valid Iowa driver’s license or have the ability to obtain one upon employment.
Not be addicted to drugs or alcohol [modified for Chapter 400 civil service positions by §400.17 of the Code of Iowa]
Be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation including a fingerprint search conducted of local, state and national fingerprint files and have not been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude
Successfully pass physical fitness tests
Not be opposed to use of force to fulfill duties
Be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate; Advanced education preferred
Have uncorrected vision of not less than 20 / 100 in both eyes, corrected to 20 / 20, and color vision consistent with the Occupational demands of law enforcement
Have normal hearing in each ear (hearing aids are acceptable if a candidate can demonstrate sufficient hearing proficiency to perform all necessary duties of a law enforcement officer)
Be examined by a physician and meet the physical requirements necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of a law enforcement officer
Undergo psychological testing
Undergo cognitive (Basic Skills) testing

Male Fitness Requirements

Test	20 - 29 Years	30 - 39 Years	40 - 49 Years	50 - 59 Years	60+ Years
Sit-Ups for 1 Minute	38 Sit-Ups	35 Sit-Ups	29 Sit-Ups	24 Sit-Ups	19 Sit-Ups
Push-Ups for 1 Minute	29 Push-Ups	24 Push-Ups	18 Push-Ups	13 Push-Ups	10 Push-Ups
1 1/2 Mile Run	12 Minutes 51 Seconds	13 Minutes 36 Seconds	14 Minutes 29 Seconds	15 Minutes 26 Seconds	16 Minutes 43 Seconds

Female Fitness Requirements

Test	20 - 29 Years	30 - 39 Years	40 - 49 Years	50 - 59 Years	60+ Years
Sit-Ups for 1 Minute	32 Sit-Ups	25 Sit-Ups	20 Sit-Ups	14 Sit-Ups	6 Sit-Ups
Push-Ups for 1 Minute	15 Push-Ups	11 Push-Ups	9 Push-Ups	12 Push-Ups	5 Push-Ups
1 1/2 Mile Run	15 Minutes 16 Seconds	15 Minutes 57 Seconds	16 Minutes 58 Seconds	17 Minutes 54 Seconds	18 Minutes 44 Seconds

ABOUT BURLINGTON PD:

We have a strong community policing program, recognizing that our citizens are partners in addressing issues and concerns that affect quality of life. Our goal is to continually improve the mission of the Burlington Police Department and we value your input in making Burlington a great place to live, work and play.

Our Department is comprised of:

46 sworn officers
K-9
Tactical Response Unit
Field Training Program
Bike Patrol
Water Patrol
School Resource Officers
Criminal Investigations Division
Detectives assigned to the Southeast Iowa Narcotics Task Force
Problem Oriented Policing Unit – Street Crimes
Firearms Instructors
Defensive Tactics Instructors
Honor Guard
Chaplain Program

The Burlington Police Department also provides:

Onsite physical fitness (weight and cardio room)
Onsite Firearms Training Simulator
Indoor Range Usage
Excellent benefits package

ABOUT BURLINGTON:

Burlington is a community of 25,663 citizens located on the Mississippi River in Southeast Iowa, and is a regional center for employment, shopping, education, healthcare and recreation. The community is beautifully situated on the bluffs of the river and has a rich heritage as a center of commerce and culture. Burlington was incorporated in 1836 and serves as the county seat of Des Moines County.

Qualified applicants are eligible to compete for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or marital status.

Please direct questions regarding this position to schaefera@burlingtoniowa.org

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