Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc
Police Officer
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404
Join Our Team - Protect and Serve Your Community
Are you ready to make a real impact in your community? We're looking for dedicated individuals to join our dynamic police force and help us maintain safety and security in the City of Cedar Rapids. If you're passionate about law enforcement and committed to making a positive difference, we want to hear from you. To learn about our Police Officer selection process please review our Career Information Packet. Additional information can be found on the Cedar Rapids Police Department Employment webpage.
About our Organization At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community’s diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.
About our Community Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly events year round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district, filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, or take a stroll along the Cedar River, which runs through the heart of the city. Cedar Rapids - Why you should live here!
About this Opportunity Police Officers provide direct services in the enforcement of the law, maintenance of public order, control of traffic in City streets by the performance of surveillance, intervention, arrest, direction of emergency activities or a variety of related acts.
The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Patrols City streets
Responds to calls for police assistance or service
Directs traffic where needed
Provides emergency assistance to ill or injured citizens
Arrests law violators; testifies in judicial proceedings
Maintains custody of prisoners
Makes reports
Conducts initial investigation of alleged criminal conduct
Maintains order in crowds
Advises public on laws in force
Enforces traffic laws, issues citations where indicated
Investigates suspicious persons or activities
Records, stores, and is responsible for evidence for future court cases, and lost items that have been found and turned in by members of the general public
Attends roll-calls
Attends training sessions
Other duties as assigned
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices
Attends work regularly at the designated place and time
Supports continuous process improvement initiatives
Performs related work as required
Qualifications New Officer Compensation Police Officers are covered under the Police Bargaining Union collective bargaining agreement. All new police officer hires begin employment at step 1 (minimum) of the wage scale.
Lateral Transfers Certified law enforcement officers who work for another Iowa agency or who work outside the State of Iowa are accepted as lateral transfers. (To be eligible to apply as a candidate for the lateral hire program, the applicant must have been a full-time certified peace officer without a break of not more than 180 days from law enforcement service when hired by the CRPD. The hiring date will be based on the first day of actual employment with the CRPD.) Lateral transfers are hired at our pay step consistent with the total number of years of service as a Certified Peace Officer. Upon completion of the probationary period, lateral officers will begin accruing flex time at the rate corresponding to their total continuous certified years of service. Please review the Career Information Packet for more information.
Hiring Potential The Cedar Rapids Police Department is hiring for multiple vacancies with an anticipated start date of May 26, 2026.
Application Instructions All interested candidates must complete an electronic application for employment with the City of Cedar Rapids by January 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (23:59). In order for an application to be complete, candidates must consent to authorize the Cedar Rapids Police to conduct a background check as outlined within the application. Candidates who do not complete this section of the electronic application, or provide a signed copy of the authorization form will not be moved forward to the testing process.
Location 505 1st Avenue SW Cedar Rapids , IA 52404 United States
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About our Organization At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community’s diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.
About our Community Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly events year round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district, filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, or take a stroll along the Cedar River, which runs through the heart of the city. Cedar Rapids - Why you should live here!
About this Opportunity Police Officers provide direct services in the enforcement of the law, maintenance of public order, control of traffic in City streets by the performance of surveillance, intervention, arrest, direction of emergency activities or a variety of related acts.
The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Patrols City streets
Responds to calls for police assistance or service
Directs traffic where needed
Provides emergency assistance to ill or injured citizens
Arrests law violators; testifies in judicial proceedings
Maintains custody of prisoners
Makes reports
Conducts initial investigation of alleged criminal conduct
Maintains order in crowds
Advises public on laws in force
Enforces traffic laws, issues citations where indicated
Investigates suspicious persons or activities
Records, stores, and is responsible for evidence for future court cases, and lost items that have been found and turned in by members of the general public
Attends roll-calls
Attends training sessions
Other duties as assigned
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices
Attends work regularly at the designated place and time
Supports continuous process improvement initiatives
Performs related work as required
Qualifications New Officer Compensation Police Officers are covered under the Police Bargaining Union collective bargaining agreement. All new police officer hires begin employment at step 1 (minimum) of the wage scale.
Lateral Transfers Certified law enforcement officers who work for another Iowa agency or who work outside the State of Iowa are accepted as lateral transfers. (To be eligible to apply as a candidate for the lateral hire program, the applicant must have been a full-time certified peace officer without a break of not more than 180 days from law enforcement service when hired by the CRPD. The hiring date will be based on the first day of actual employment with the CRPD.) Lateral transfers are hired at our pay step consistent with the total number of years of service as a Certified Peace Officer. Upon completion of the probationary period, lateral officers will begin accruing flex time at the rate corresponding to their total continuous certified years of service. Please review the Career Information Packet for more information.
Hiring Potential The Cedar Rapids Police Department is hiring for multiple vacancies with an anticipated start date of May 26, 2026.
Application Instructions All interested candidates must complete an electronic application for employment with the City of Cedar Rapids by January 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (23:59). In order for an application to be complete, candidates must consent to authorize the Cedar Rapids Police to conduct a background check as outlined within the application. Candidates who do not complete this section of the electronic application, or provide a signed copy of the authorization form will not be moved forward to the testing process.
Location 505 1st Avenue SW Cedar Rapids , IA 52404 United States
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