Police Officer
Uniquelyurbandale, Urbandale, IA, United States
The City of Urbandale is accepting applications for Police Officer. Under the general direction of the Sergeant/Captain, Police Officers perform law enforcement and crime prevention services for the safety and protection of life and property in the Urbandale community. Police Officers also perform investigative work in preparation for arrests and/or criminal prosecution. Review the online
JOB DESCRIPTION
for complete details.
We are proud to be a CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) accredited agency ensuring our personnel adhere to the best practices in law enforcement. We are a responsive community oriented police department where safety, community relations, and customer service are top priorities. The Urbandale Police Department provides officers with many opportunities for advancement, including specialized police responsibilities and/or units, such as Accident Investigation (AI), Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor, Bike Patrol, Community Relations Officer, School Resource Officer, Suburban Narcotics Unit, Suburban Emergency Response Team (SWAT).
Check out this
VIDEO
to see what it's like to be a UPD Officer.
We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package. Visit the
POLICE UNION CONTRACT
for detailed pay and benefit information. Visit the
POLICE CAREERS
site to see more information about employment with the Urbandale Police Department.
Police Officers average up to 2184 per year and typically work a schedule that observes the following repeating pattern:
2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on
2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off
Current starting pay:
Step One – $76,028 annually ($36.55/hour)
Current lateral transfer starting pay:
Step Two – Certified officer with less than two full years of service ($79,069 annually)
Step Three – Certified officer with two full years of service ($82,232 annually)
Step Four – Certified officer with three or more full years of service ($85,521 annually)
Incentive/benefit highlights for Police Officers include:
$7,500 certified officer signing bonus
Certified officers relocating to the State of Iowa may qualify for a tax credit up to $2,000 to offset moving expenses
$600/year if you have 60 college credit hours or an associate degree
$1,000/year if you have 120 college credit hours or a bachelor’s degree
Four weeks paid parental leave
10 paid holidays per year
Individual health insurance for only $77.46 per month; family health insurance for only $237.74 per month
Dental, vision, and flexible spending account options
Voluntary benefits including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, LegalShield, and identity theft monitoring and restoration
Iowa MFPRSI pension/retirement plan + 457 deferred compensation plan with city match
City-paid life insurance policy plus additional voluntary life insurance options
Overnight shift differential
$1,000/year clothing allowance
Longevity pay
Bi-lingual pay
Senior officer pay: $1,000 per year after five years of service; $2,000 per year after ten years of service
Every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday off
Paid overtime
Routine Job Duties/Responsibilities
Interpret and enforce municipal, state, and federal regulations, codes, laws, and ordinances in assigned areas of the city.
Respond to immediate calls for services in the answering of complaints, including handling “walk-in” complaints.
Conduct uniformed preventative patrols in a 24‑hour 7‑day a week environment.
Conduct preliminary investigations of crimes and complete appropriate reports, including major crimes, traffic, theft, personal/familial and neighborhood disputes/assaults, intoxication, residential/commercial security alarms, etc.
Prepare and complete supplementary reports related to complaints and investigations.
Make determination to arrest and process arrested subject(s), including searching and/or seizing persons, vehicles and/or property; collecting, preserving and processing evidence; interviewing victims/witnesses/suspects; transporting offenders; testifying in court proceedings, etc.
Identify and correct safety hazards around public roadways, including crash analysis, accident investigations; assist stalled motorists or disabled vehicles; direct and control traffic; provide information on hazardous street conditions; impound vehicles; check registration; issue traffic citations, etc.
Act as a partner with citizens, neighborhood groups, school systems, etc. to resolve and identify problems and/or for education, which may include referrals to other agencies; welfare checks; unlocking motor vehicles; education on law enforcement and crime prevention topics; assist with animal control related calls; civil code enforcement, etc.
Assist in emergency situations, including responding to Fire and EMS calls; watch and report on potentially severe weather conditions, etc.
Inspect and maintain vehicle and all related law enforcement equipment.
May be assigned to specialized police responsibilities and/or units, such as Accident Investigation (AI); Field Training Officer; Firearms Instructor; Bike Patrol; Suburban Narcotics Unit; Suburban Emergency Response Team (SERT); etc.
May provide direction and oversight to one or more Urbandale Police Reserve Officer(s).
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies regarding the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Periodic Job Duties/Responsibilities
Assist in receiving, searching, booking, fingerprinting, photographing and supervising prisoners.
Order and maintain equipment and supplies.
Typical Qualifications
High school diploma or GED is required.
Preference may be given to candidates with at least an AA degree from an accredited college or university in diversified academic subjects or two years of active military service.
Twenty years of age on or before application deadline date.
Citizen of the United States at the time of application.
No felony convictions or convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude.
Uncorrected vision of not less than 20/100 in both eyes, corrected to 20/20.
Certification as an Iowa Police Officer within twelve months of employment.
NCIC certification within twelve months of employment.
CPR/First Aid/AED certifications within twelve months of employment.
Valid Iowa driver's license.
All certifications required by the I.L.E.A.
Ability to meet the standards of acceptance for the I.L.E.A.
Ability to meet all physical standards for the job as specified by the Police Retirement System.
Ability to perform physical functions of the job while wearing personal protective equipment.
Positions filled within the Urbandale Police Department require employees to reside within a 50 mile radius of the Urbandale Police Department.
The City of Urbandale is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants of the city. No personnel decision or action shall be unlawfully influenced in any manner by consideration of an individual's race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@urbandale.org or (515) 331‑6738 prior to the application deadline.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
for complete details.
We are proud to be a CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) accredited agency ensuring our personnel adhere to the best practices in law enforcement. We are a responsive community oriented police department where safety, community relations, and customer service are top priorities. The Urbandale Police Department provides officers with many opportunities for advancement, including specialized police responsibilities and/or units, such as Accident Investigation (AI), Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor, Bike Patrol, Community Relations Officer, School Resource Officer, Suburban Narcotics Unit, Suburban Emergency Response Team (SWAT).
Check out this
VIDEO
to see what it's like to be a UPD Officer.
We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package. Visit the
POLICE UNION CONTRACT
for detailed pay and benefit information. Visit the
POLICE CAREERS
site to see more information about employment with the Urbandale Police Department.
Police Officers average up to 2184 per year and typically work a schedule that observes the following repeating pattern:
2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on
2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off
Current starting pay:
Step One – $76,028 annually ($36.55/hour)
Current lateral transfer starting pay:
Step Two – Certified officer with less than two full years of service ($79,069 annually)
Step Three – Certified officer with two full years of service ($82,232 annually)
Step Four – Certified officer with three or more full years of service ($85,521 annually)
Incentive/benefit highlights for Police Officers include:
$7,500 certified officer signing bonus
Certified officers relocating to the State of Iowa may qualify for a tax credit up to $2,000 to offset moving expenses
$600/year if you have 60 college credit hours or an associate degree
$1,000/year if you have 120 college credit hours or a bachelor’s degree
Four weeks paid parental leave
10 paid holidays per year
Individual health insurance for only $77.46 per month; family health insurance for only $237.74 per month
Dental, vision, and flexible spending account options
Voluntary benefits including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, LegalShield, and identity theft monitoring and restoration
Iowa MFPRSI pension/retirement plan + 457 deferred compensation plan with city match
City-paid life insurance policy plus additional voluntary life insurance options
Overnight shift differential
$1,000/year clothing allowance
Longevity pay
Bi-lingual pay
Senior officer pay: $1,000 per year after five years of service; $2,000 per year after ten years of service
Every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday off
Paid overtime
Routine Job Duties/Responsibilities
Interpret and enforce municipal, state, and federal regulations, codes, laws, and ordinances in assigned areas of the city.
Respond to immediate calls for services in the answering of complaints, including handling “walk-in” complaints.
Conduct uniformed preventative patrols in a 24‑hour 7‑day a week environment.
Conduct preliminary investigations of crimes and complete appropriate reports, including major crimes, traffic, theft, personal/familial and neighborhood disputes/assaults, intoxication, residential/commercial security alarms, etc.
Prepare and complete supplementary reports related to complaints and investigations.
Make determination to arrest and process arrested subject(s), including searching and/or seizing persons, vehicles and/or property; collecting, preserving and processing evidence; interviewing victims/witnesses/suspects; transporting offenders; testifying in court proceedings, etc.
Identify and correct safety hazards around public roadways, including crash analysis, accident investigations; assist stalled motorists or disabled vehicles; direct and control traffic; provide information on hazardous street conditions; impound vehicles; check registration; issue traffic citations, etc.
Act as a partner with citizens, neighborhood groups, school systems, etc. to resolve and identify problems and/or for education, which may include referrals to other agencies; welfare checks; unlocking motor vehicles; education on law enforcement and crime prevention topics; assist with animal control related calls; civil code enforcement, etc.
Assist in emergency situations, including responding to Fire and EMS calls; watch and report on potentially severe weather conditions, etc.
Inspect and maintain vehicle and all related law enforcement equipment.
May be assigned to specialized police responsibilities and/or units, such as Accident Investigation (AI); Field Training Officer; Firearms Instructor; Bike Patrol; Suburban Narcotics Unit; Suburban Emergency Response Team (SERT); etc.
May provide direction and oversight to one or more Urbandale Police Reserve Officer(s).
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies regarding the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Periodic Job Duties/Responsibilities
Assist in receiving, searching, booking, fingerprinting, photographing and supervising prisoners.
Order and maintain equipment and supplies.
Typical Qualifications
High school diploma or GED is required.
Preference may be given to candidates with at least an AA degree from an accredited college or university in diversified academic subjects or two years of active military service.
Twenty years of age on or before application deadline date.
Citizen of the United States at the time of application.
No felony convictions or convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude.
Uncorrected vision of not less than 20/100 in both eyes, corrected to 20/20.
Certification as an Iowa Police Officer within twelve months of employment.
NCIC certification within twelve months of employment.
CPR/First Aid/AED certifications within twelve months of employment.
Valid Iowa driver's license.
All certifications required by the I.L.E.A.
Ability to meet the standards of acceptance for the I.L.E.A.
Ability to meet all physical standards for the job as specified by the Police Retirement System.
Ability to perform physical functions of the job while wearing personal protective equipment.
Positions filled within the Urbandale Police Department require employees to reside within a 50 mile radius of the Urbandale Police Department.
The City of Urbandale is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants of the city. No personnel decision or action shall be unlawfully influenced in any manner by consideration of an individual's race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@urbandale.org or (515) 331‑6738 prior to the application deadline.
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