Police Officer

Job Announcement Are you ready to make a real difference in your community? Join a team committed to protecting and serving with the highest standards of excellence and integrity in law enforcement. If you are driven by a sense of duty and desire to serve, the Newton Police Department invites you to take the next step in your career and apply today to become a Police Officer. Newton, Iowa, is a progressive community with a population of 15,750 located east of the Des Moines metro on Interstate 80 and is the home of the Iowa Speedway. The Newton Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency consisting of 27 sworn and 6 non-sworn employees and includes school resource officers, narcotics detective, general crimes detectives, K9 unit, tactical team and motorcycle unit. The Newton Police Department offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Starting salary for the entry level Police Officer position is $68,313 and increases to $92,832 after seven years of service. Certified Police Officer starting salary is up to $81,898 with additional leave time depending on qualifications. Newton Police Officers receive excellent benefits, including: Paid Vacation (1 Week First Year, 2 Weeks Second Year), 11 Personal Days, 11 Sick Days and 12 Paid Holidays Annually. Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of Iowa (MFPRSI). Shift Differential Pay ($0.45 Second Shift / $0.55 Third Shift). Bilingual Pay ($50 Per Month). Uniform Allowance. College Credit Pay Incentive. No Residency Policy. $5,000 Hiring Bonus for certified police officers. Applicant testing includes a written POST exam, physical fitness test, polygraph exam, MMPI psychological exam, drug test, medical exam and a thorough background check. Iowa Certified Officers may be exempt from some portions of the entry level testing. The physical agility test and POST written exam will be administered to all qualified entry level applicants. Testing dates and other information will be emailed to qualified candidates prior to the close of the application period. Applications must be completed on the City of Newton website and will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants must meet the minimum hiring requirements set forth by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy and section 400.17 and/or 501 of the Administrative Code of Iowa. The City of Newton is an EO/AA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Job Description Criteria Standards for Disqualification Applicants must be in acceptable physical and mental condition to become a Newton Police Officer. View the Criteria Standards for Disqualification here. Physical Testing Standards View the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy's physical testing standards here.

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