Patrol Officer

Job Title:

Patrol Officer Organization:

City ofAlgona Police Department Position Type:

FLSA Non-Exempt, Full-Time with

Benefits Wage Range:

Uncertified:

$31.50/hour ($65,520/year)

ILEA Certified:

$33.00 - $36.00/hour ($68,640 - $74,880/year) DOQ Residency stipend of $3,000 per year Signing bonus up to $5,000 for certified officers

Posting Date:

May 8, 2026

Closing Date:

Open until filled; first review of applicants on May 22, 2026

Testing 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 To apply, submit an application or a resume with three references to Human Resources Manager Nancy Lindell at nlindell@algonaiowa.gov Applications can be found at www.algonaiowa.gov . For more information about the position and full job description, visit our website at www.algonaiowa.gov or contact Police Chief Bo Miller at bmiller@kcso.net or at (515) 295-3515. The City of Algona is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$68,640.00 - $74,880.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person