Police Officer + Type: Full Time + Salary/Pay Rate: $34.41 per hour (rate effective July 1, 2025) + Posted Date: 01/30/2025 + Deadline to Apply: 03/11/2025 Job Details Description DepartmentPolice Department Benefits Click here to review a Summary of Employee Benefits Civil Service Status This is a Civil Service position Regular Hours 10-hour shifts for Patrol and Traffic units (Shift & Days of work may vary) Tentative Start Date To Be Determined Job Summary We are seeking community– and service–oriented certified officers and non-certified applicants to perform diverse tasks focused on working with the community to solve problems; to protect life and property by patrolling assigned areas; to enforce laws and regulations; to investigate complaints; to prepare detailed reports; and to perform other law enforcement related activities. Special Notes Pay range for certified law enforcement officers with post academy service (rates effective July 1, 2025): 2 – 4 years of post-academy service: $36.41/hour ($75,733) 4 – 5 years of post-academy service: $38.45/hour ($79,976) 5+ years of post-academy service: $40.47/hour ($84,178) *Individual tours are available for those interested in obtaining more information about the department and career opportunities and to tour the department facility. Completion of a tour is*not*required. If interested, please contact Lieutenant Ryan Anderson at 515-222-3347 or ryan.anderson@wdm.iowa.gov. Candidates are also encouraged to visit theWest Des Moines Police Department website (https://www.wdm.iowa.gov/government/police/join-us/police-officer) for additional information. Deadline to Apply March 11, 2025 @ 11:59 PM Requirements Qualified applicants MUST: • Possess a high school diploma or GED • Be twenty-one (21) years of age on or before date of written entrance examination • Be a citizen of the United States at the time of application • 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 • Possess a valid (Iowa) driver’s license at the time of hire and good driving record • Be of good moral character and have not been convicted of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude (Police Officer Candidate Disqualifiers) Successful candidates will have the ability to relate to and work with people of diverse backgrounds, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and strong writing and speaking skills. See online job description for complete details. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to reapply for future openings if not successful. Steps to Apply Steps to Apply: Steps to Apply for Police Officer: 1. Profile: You MUST complete an online Applicant Profile. A link is provided below to our Online Application System. *Work Experience:Be sure to fill out this section completely. Make sure to click the “Show Details” link to expand your work history. *Education:Be sure to fill out this section completely. Make sure to click the “Show Details” link to expand your education. 2. Attachments: You must attach the following documents to your profile under the Apply For Job section (attachments are job specific, once you click Finish & Apply you will not be able to add any additional documents): a) Authorization for Background Check release form (link is provided below) b)Current/Former Police Officer Packet(to be completed by Current/Former Police Officers ONLY – link is provided below) c)Resume(preferred but not required) 3. Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses: Under the Resume & Qualifications section, make sure to list any certifications or licenses you currently hold. 4. Applying for Position: Once you have completed your profile, you MUST apply for the position (The link to Finish & Apply is located on the Apply For Job section after you have completed your profile. Once you have applied, it will be listed under your My Applications tab. Any applications marked as Status: Incomplete, have not been submitted.) Click to open: Authorization for Background Check Release Form(required for ALL applicants) Click to open:Current/Former Police Officer Packet(ONLY if applicable) Click to open:Physical Standards for Pre-Employment Testing(ILEA) Click to open:WDMPD Recruitment Brochure All steps MUST be completed before the posted deadline to be considered for this position. We will not accept incomplete profiles. Communication throughout this process (including invitations to any examinations and/or interviews) will be made via the email supplied through the City's on-line application system. It is recommended to check your email "Junk" or “Spam” folder for emails from the City of West Des Moines. If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616. The City of West Des Moines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. Civil Service Exam An examination consisting of several steps will be administered for this position. For applicants submitting all required materials and meeting the minimum requirements, the steps are as follows: application packet evaluation, initial background investigation, physical agility test (PAT), a written (POST) examination, oral board exams, in-depth background investigations, ride alongs, polygraphs, and command staff review. The tentative schedule of exams is as follows: Saturday, March 29th, 2025 (early-morning) Physical Agility Test (PAT) *Certified officers in the State of Iowa will*not*be required to complete the PAT. *Passing PAT (Cooper Test) scores from other agencies within the State of Iowa will be accepted if the test occurred on or after December 29th, 2024. The results need to be submitted directly from the agency to Human Resources via e-mail to humanresources@wdm.iowa.gov or fax it to 515-273-0601. Saturday, March 29th, 2025 (late-morning) Police Officer Standard Test (POST) *Certified officers in the State of Iowa will*not*be required to complete the POST exam. *Passing POST exam scores will be accepted if the test occurred on or after July 1st, 2024 . Submission of prior test scores is not necessary as previous passing scores will be obtained by the City from Standard & Associates, Inc. prior to the testing date. *For those interested, a study guide will be provided upon request. To obtain a study guide or for additional details on the POST exam, please contact Lieutenant Ryan Anderson at 515-222-3347 or ryan.anderson@wdm.iowa.gov. Online study guides and practice tests are also available for purchase athttps://www.applytoserve.com/Study/. Week of April 7th, 2025 Oral Board Interviews April/May 2025 In-depth background investigations, ride alongs, and polygraphs Week of May 19th, 2025 Command Staff Review May 29th, 2025 Civil Service Commission certifies list These dates are tentative and are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. To be considered for placement on the certified list, applicants must successfully complete each step of the examination process. Physical/Drug Test Post offer, pre-employment physical, drug test, and psychological evaluation are required. Apply Here!City of West Des Moines Online Application System Instructions & FAQ's You will need to complete an online profile and apply for this position online. There are Instruction Sheets under the Employment section of our City website as well as a number of topics in ourFAQ section. If after reviewing these help guides you still need additional help, please visit or contact Human Resources 515-222-3616 . If you are currently employed with the City, please reference theInternal Instruction Sheetprior to applying. With questions, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616. Contact Information CITY OF WEST DES MOINES Human Resources, 1st floor, Suite 1E 4200 Mills Civic Parkway PO Box 65320 West Des Moines, IA 50265-0320 515-222-3616 (phone) 515-273-0601 (fax)