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The City offers competitive wages with top pay of $37.75/hour, ($78,520/year), an excellent benefits package which includes health, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation time, sick time, holiday pay and bereavement leave, life insurance and IPERS. In addition, the City offers a $3,000/year residency stipend for officers living within city limits. Wage dependent upon experience, qualifications, and certifications.
Application Process The City of Algona is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-
The City offers competitive wages with top pay of $37.75/hour, ($78,520/year), an excellent benefits package which includes health, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation time, sick time, holiday pay and bereavement leave, life insurance and IPERS. In addition, the City offers a $3,000/year residency stipend for officers living within city limits. Wage dependent upon experience, qualifications, and certifications.
Application Process The City of Algona is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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Kossuth/Palo Alto County Economic Development Corporation
Patrol Officer
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A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
$70,968 / year median in Iowa
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Job Title:
Patrol OfficerOrganization:
City of Algona Police DepartmentPosition Type:
FLSA Non-Exempt, Full-Time withBenefitsWage Range:
Uncertified:
$31.50/hour ($65,520/year)ILEA Certified:
$33.00 - $36.00/hour ($68,640 - $74,880/year) DOQResidency stipend of $3,000 per yearSigning bonus up to $5,000 for certified officersPosting Date:
May 8, 2026Closing Date:
Open until filled; first review of applicants on May 22, 2026Testing Date:
To be determined per candidate (for non-certified candidates only)Description The City of Algona is seeking applicants to the join the Algona Police Department as a Patrol Officer. Algona (pop. 5,487) is located in north-central Iowa and is the county seat of Kossuth County (pop. 14,529).The successful candidate will possess strong communications skills and be familiar with the principals of community/problem solving policing. Candidates must be committed to training, professional development, and community engagement. Must be a graduate from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy or be able to become a graduate within one year of hire, be a Certified Law Enforcement Officer within one year of hire and meet all state psychiatric test standards. Physical and POST test date noted above (ILEA graduates have no physical or POST test requirements). This position reports to the Chief of Police and Assistant Chief of Police.The City offers competitive wages with top pay of $37.75/hour, ($78,520/year), an excellent benefits package which includes health, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation time, sick time, holiday pay and bereavement leave, life insurance and IPERS. In addition, the City offers a $3,000/year residency stipend for officers living within city limits. Wage dependent upon experience, qualifications, and certifications.
Application Process The City of Algona is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-
Ljbffr Job Description Job Title:
Patrol OfficerOrganization:
City of Algona Police DepartmentPosition Type:
FLSA Non-Exempt, Full-Time withBenefitsWage Range:
Uncertified:
$31.50/hour ($65,520/year)ILEA Certified:
$33.00 - $36.00/hour ($68,640 - $74,880/year) DOQResidency stipend of $3,000 per yearSigning bonus up to $5,000 for certified officersPosting Date:
May 8, 2026Closing Date:
Open until filled; first review of applicants on May 22, 2026Testing Date:
To be determined per candidate (for non-certified candidates only)Description The City of Algona is seeking applicants to the join the Algona Police Department as a Patrol Officer. Algona (pop. 5,487) is located in north-central Iowa and is the county seat of Kossuth County (pop. 14,529).The successful candidate will possess strong communications skills and be familiar with the principals of community/problem solving policing. Candidates must be committed to training, professional development, and community engagement. Must be a graduate from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy or be able to become a graduate within one year of hire, be a Certified Law Enforcement Officer within one year of hire and meet all state psychiatric test standards. Physical and POST test date noted above (ILEA graduates have no physical or POST test requirements). This position reports to the Chief of Police and Assistant Chief of Police.The City offers competitive wages with top pay of $37.75/hour, ($78,520/year), an excellent benefits package which includes health, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation time, sick time, holiday pay and bereavement leave, life insurance and IPERS. In addition, the City offers a $3,000/year residency stipend for officers living within city limits. Wage dependent upon experience, qualifications, and certifications.
Application Process The City of Algona is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr