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.
Full-time Civil Service Appointment Salary & Benefits:
Starting salary is $35.10. Those who have previous law enforcement (including military law enforcement) experience may be given credit for up to 8 prior years of experience for higher placement on the wage matrix scale. Work schedule includes 12-hr rotating shifts with every other weekend off. Benefits include a healthcare option, life insurance, IPERS Retirement and paid time off after one year of employment (subject to union negotiations). Take-home patrol vehicle, uniform, duty gear, weapon and boots are provided.
Application & Deadline :
Required steps to apply if you are
EMPLOYED AS A CERTIFIED IOWA PEACE OFFICER 1.
Apply via the county website- https://www.clintoncounty-ia.gov/employment/ 2. Attend the Civil Service interview process on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the Clinton County Law Center (241 7th Avenue N., Clinton, IA) Required steps to apply if you are
NOT A CERTIFIED IOWA PEACE OFFICER 1.
Apply via the county website- https://www.clintoncounty-ia.gov/employment/ 2. Complete physical agility and written testing ( Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 8:00 AM ) 3. Attend the interview process if you pass the physical agility. Interviews will immediately follow the written testing portion. Application deadline is 3 PM on Wednesday, August 14, 2026. For questions either email or call Joe at (563) 242-9211 Ext. 4510/jraaymakers@gapa911.us
Testing:
The Clinton County Civil Service Commission will conduct testing rain or shine promptly at 8 AM on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Clinton River King & Queen Athletic Complex (1650 S 14th Street, Clinton, IA). Testing is required for applicants who are not employed as a certified Iowa peace officer. Applicants already an employed certified Iowa Peace Officer will NOT need to complete the physical agility and written testing portion, only the Civil Service interview process. During the physical agility portion, restrooms will not be available on site. Please wear appropriate clothing for the physical agility testing and bring a government issued photo ID such as a driver's license . No alternative test dates are offered for sickness, vacation or other personal conflicts. The Civil Service Commission policy is to only offer an alternative test date due to military commitment, and only for a reasonable amount of time.
Website:
For more information and to apply, please go to: https://www.clintoncountyia.gov/employment/
Requirements:
In order to apply, applicants must be 18 years of age, hold a valid state driver's license, either be a high school graduate, hold a GED or a (HiSET) High School Equivalency Test certificate, be a U.S. citizen and intend to become a resident of Iowa upon hire.
Pay:
From $35.10 per hour
Benefits:
457(b) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Uniform allowance
