• Police Officer

    City of Des Moines (Des Moines, IA)


    Police Officer

     

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    Police Officer

     

    Salary

     

    $39.22 - $48.22 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Des Moines, IA

     

    Job Type

     

    Regular Full-Time

     

    Job Number

     

    9748-06-2025

     

    Department

     

    Police

     

    Division

     

    PD220352 - PD Personnel & Training

     

    Opening Date

     

    06/02/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    9/29/2025 4:00 PM Central

    FLSA

    Non-Exempt

     

    Bargaining Unit

    POL

    Occupational Group

     

    Civil Service

     

    Location of Vacancy

     

    Des Moines Police Department

     

    Recruitment

     

    Entrance

     

    Selection Method

     

    All candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be invited to participate in the Cooper (physical agility) Test. Applicants passing the Cooper Test will take the Police Officer Selection Test (POST) written examination (Iowa Certified Police Officers will not be required to retake the POST). Candidates passing the POST will be scheduled for the polygraph exam and background investigation. In the event, there are more than 40 candidates moving forward after the polygraph exam and background investigation, Iowa Code section 400.12A requires consideration of no more than 40 applicants and those tied for 40th. Therefore, those candidates who successfully move forward may participate in further selection steps and notice of additional steps will be provided if they arise. The top 40 candidates and those tied for 40th will move forward to the department for consideration.

     

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    Distinguishing Features of the Class

     

    The City of Des Moines is seeking applicants interested in a career as a Police Officer with the Des Moines Police Department. If you are at least 21 years of age (by April 6, 2026), a problem solver who wants to work with people from all cultures, races and economic backgrounds, and have good moral character and integrity, we welcome your application.

    Use the links below for Police Officer Applicant Testing Resources:

    2025 Police Officer Recruitment Packet (https://cms2.revize.com/revize/desmoines/document\_center/Police/2025%20Police%20Officer%20Recruitment%20Packet%20(Fillable).pdf?pdf=Police%20Officer%20Recruitment%20Packet&t=1748873173573)

     

    Cooper Test Instructional Video

     

    Cooper Assessment Preparation Guide (physical fitness test)

     

    POST Study Guide (written exam)

     

    Summary of Benefits

     

    For additional information and resources, visit the Police Department recruitment page at dsm.city/joinDMPD.

     

    Your application must be submitted online by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025. Items listed below must be attached to your online application or submitted separately to and Human Resources by the indicated due dates.

     

    Documents Required for a complete application by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 6, 2025:

     

    + Photocopy of driver's license

    + Proof of U.S. Citizenship (such as a photocopy of one of the following: U.S. Birth Certificate from state or county, U.S. Passport, Certificate of Citizenship, or Naturalization Certificate)

    + High school diploma (or other proof of high school graduation) or G.E.D. and College transcripts, if any

    Documents Required to be submitted by the date of Cooper (Physical Agility Testing), a notary will be available on site the day of testing:

    + References – names and contact information of 3 personal and 3 professional references

    + Police Officer Physical Conditioning Waiver (See attached pg. 4)

    + Authority for Release of Information (See Attached-Must be notarized pg. 5)

    + Statement Concerning Your Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security (See attached pg. 6)

    + DD214 Form for military service, if any (If you are unable to submit your DD214 by please contact the City’s Human Resources Department with expectation of when it will be available)

     

    All of the above documents must be legible.

     

    REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MAY BE EMAILED, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED OR MAILED TO HUMAN RESOURCES.

     

    EMAIL: [email protected]

    FAX: (515) 237-1680

    HAND DELIVERED OR MAILED

    City of Des Moines

     

    Attn: Human Resources Dept.

     

    1551 E Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy

     

    Des Moines, IA 50317

    Acceptable Experience and Training

    + Graduation from high school or G.E.D.

    + Citizen of the United States; and

    + 21 years of age on or before April 6, 2026; and

     

    Required Special Qualifications

     

    + Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of Iowa or evidence of equivalent mobility; and

    + No felony convictions or convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude; and

    + Free of drug or alcohol addiction; and

    + Meet minimum requirements to be a law enforcement officer consistent with Iowa Code chapter 80(B) and its administrative rules.

    + All appointments will be conditional upon the passage of medical, physical fitness, and psychological exams required by the State of Iowa. The medical exam includes a screening for drug use.

     

    Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

     

    Class Specifications | Police Officer | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com) (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/desmoines/classspecs/67667?keywords=police%20officer%20&pagetype=classSpecifications)