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Police Officer
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GoLawEnforcement.com
Oelwein, IA (In Person)
$75,535 Salary, Full-Time
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Police Officer Job Type:
Full Time Oelwein, IA Oelwein Police DepartmentNOT CERTIFIED
OFFICERS andLATERAL TRANSFER OFFICERS
Not Certified OfficersEVERY CERTIFIED OFFICER WAS ONCE
"NOT CERTIFIED.
" We remember. You don't need experience. You need integrity, work ethic, and common sense. We'll handle the rest. THE JOB- Learn policing without guessing
- Be trained by people who care
- Become the officer your community deserves
THE TRAINING
You bring motivation. We bring the academy, field training, and guidance. No "figure it out" moments.GUIDELINES
(a glimpse) Minimum of a two-year degree in police science, criminal justice, or a related field, or Must be 21 years or older at the time of employment Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State of Iowa Driver's License No felony convictions & no disqualifying criminal histories U.S. citizen Must be able to read & write the English language Must be of good moral character & temperatePAY & PROGRESSION
Start at $63,752 Hit $75,600 after one year Learning the job is hard enough. You shouldn't have to live on ramen too.Plus:
- Health insurance
- MFPRSI retirement
- Paid vacation & PTO
- Paid holidays
- Full-time pay while attending the academy
- Ongoing training & career development
LATERAL TRANSFER POLICE OFFICERS
You already know how to do the job. We just won't make you miserable doing it. THE JOB- Handle calls without five layers of approval.
- Use judgment without asking permission from three people not on scene.
- Do police work without apologizing for it afterward.
LATERAL PAY
$71,406 - $79,664 Additional raise July 2026 Up to 3 weeks vacation (Enough time to recharge. Not enough to forget your radio number.) Credit for experience — no starting overTHE GOOD STUFF
- 10-hour shifts
- Rotating 3-day weekends (Yes. Regularly. On purpose.)
- Take-home patrol car (The neighborhood suddenly improves.)
- MFPRSI retirement (Future you is already grateful.)
- Health insurance (Because recovery takes longer than it used to.)
- Call volume that allows thinking