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City of Iowa City Police Officer Recruitment www.icgov.org/ joinICPD Questions about careers with ICPD? Email us at policerecruitment@iowa- city.org Applications accepted on an ongoing basis Job Summary A Police Officer patrols by car and on foot to prevent crime and enforce laws; conducts investigationsand writes reports; interrogates witnesses, investigates accidents and obtains and records measurements. Requires the ability to work with a diverse community and build relationships with the communities served; problem solve with the utmost respect for human rights and dignity; express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; observe facts and situations analytically, objectivelyandaccurately; record the same under rapidly changing and stressful situations and render creditable testimony; use good judgment in evaluating situations and make decisions quickly and under pressure; diffuse difficult and dangerous situations. This document provides an overview of the City of Iowa Citys application and Civil Service testing process for the position of Police Officer. Additional information and updates are available at the Police recruitment website listed above. Job Qualifications 1. Must be eligible to carry a firearm under all state and federal laws. 2. Must be a U.S. citizen and resident of the State of Iowa. Residency restrictions do not apply to applicants. 3. Must be at least 18 years of age and must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. 4. Must possess a valid Iowa driver s license at appointment and maintain such license. 5. Must have an acceptable driving record as determined by the City. 6. Vision of 20/ 20 in each eye or vision correctable to 20/ 20, with uncorrected vision of not less than 20/ 100 in each eye; peripheral vision to 120 degrees in the horizontal meridian in each eye; normal color vision. 7. Hearing sensitivity threshold within 25db measured at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz, and 3000 Hz averaged together. It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to afford equal employment opportunities for all employees and potential City employees. Persons who are members of a protected class are encouraged to apply. Salary and Benefits Starting salary is $ 56, 908. 80 ( up to $ 89, 544. 00 for certified Officers, commensurate with experience) annually 5000 hiring bonus for ILEA certified candidates Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays Paid family and parental leave Life, health, dental, and vision insurance Voluntary deferred compensation program with Roth IRA option Section 125 plan for pretax insurance premiums, medical and dependent care spending accounts Paid training time Uniforms and equipment furnished Job related disability coverage Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of Iowa ( MFPRSI) Residency Requirement Must live within 17 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa City within one year of hire. Process Overview 1. Online employment applications required Application deadlines will be posted at least 2 weeks prior to each testing cycle. 2. POST and Physical Fitness Testing Candidates will be contacted by email to schedule required testing. 3. Oral Interviews Candidates are also fingerprinted at this time Candidates who are ILEA certified or with passing POST and PT scores will be contacted to schedule an interview. 4. Civil Service Certification of Hiring list Upon completion of testing and interviews. 5. Background Investigation and Driving Record Review Will be completed for any candidates on certified list under consideration for an offer of employment as vacancies occur. 6. Physical exam and MMPI Required upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. 7. Police Academy Required upon hire for all non- certified recruits with tuition and salary paid by the City. 8. Probationary Period If ILEA certified, probationary period is nine months from date of hire, otherwise, probationary period is nine months from graduation from police a ademy. See following pages for more detailed information. Application and Testing Requirements Application Process Candidates must apply online. Find a link to our application at www.icgov.org/ joinICPD. A rsum will not substitute for the required online application. For assistance locating a public computer in the Iowa City area, please contact Human Resources. An application deadline will be announced at least 2 weeks prior to each testing cycle. Candidates applying after the deadline will be eligible to participate in the next testing cycle. POST ( Police Officer Selection Test) Candidates required to complete the POST test will be contacted to schedule the test. The POST is required for all candidates who are not ILEA certified. Candidate must receive a score of 70% in each section of the test to pass. Candidates with a passing score on file with Stanard and Associates, Inc. that is dated within one year of anticipated certification of a hiring list or who are ILEA certified will be excused from having to retake thePOST. Following submission of an application, a study guide will be provided to each candidate required to take the POST limit one per year). Additionally, one online practice test opportunity will be provided upon candidate request at City expense to candidates who will be required to take the POST. Contact Human Resources at 319- 356-5020. Physical Fitness Test Candidates required to complete the PT will be contacted to schedule the test. The physical fitness test is required for all candidates who are not ILEA certified. Candidates who provide acceptable documentation of having successfully completed the ILEA pre- employment physical test regimen administered by another law enforcement agency within four months preceding the final test date for the current testing cycle will be excused from having to retake the physical fitness test. Acceptable documentation must be provided on agency letterhead with an original signature and include the date the test was administered, the specific performance result of each of the three test events, and the name and title of the test proctor. ILEA certified candidates will be excused via notification by Human Resources upon verification of their certification. More information on the POST and on the physical fitness test including the required standards for each component of the test and announcement of scheduled PT practice sessions is available atwww.icgov.org/ joinICPD.