# Police Officer (Hiring Incentive for Iowa Certified and Non-Certified)
SALARY
See Position Description
LOCATION
Ames, IA
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
24-2216-02
DEPARTMENT
Police
OPENING DATE
10/09/2024
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
BARGAINING UNIT
PPME
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT?
Yes
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT AREAS
https://cityofamesgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/ZoneLookup/index.html?appid=d36445744d9644f683ad3c10bf005f47
Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.
## General Information
## Examples of Essential Job Functions
## Qualifications
## Supplemental Information
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The City of Ames is conducting a recruitment to fill current openings for Police Officer with the City of Ames Police Department. For applicants, please see below the dates of application review for timely consideration.
Police Officers perform work related to the enforcement of law, maintenance of order, protection of life and property, and prevention of crime; contributes to citywide problem-solving and performs related work as required. Work is within a 24/7/365 environment and subject to shift assignment and occasional mandatory overtime.
**To witness what it is like to work for the City of Ames Police Department and find additional information on the pre-employment requirements, please visit the Ames PD website:[Join the Ames Police Department](https://www.cityofames.org/government/departments-divisions-i-z/police/join-ames-pd){target=”_blank”}.*For further information please also see[Ames Police Department Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/amespolice/){target=”_blank”}and[City of Ames Police X Page (formerly Twitter)](https://twitter.com/AmesPolice?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor){target=”_blank”}.***
**HIRING WAGE INCENTIVE**
For this recruitment, any*Iowa certified Officer*,**OR**, any out-of-state certified Officer who can gain certification through examination with the ILEA, who begins employment as a result of this recruitment, shall receive a hiring wage incentive to equal$2000.
Any*non-certified Officer*who begins employment from this recruitment shall receive a hiring wage incentive to equal$1000.
This incentive shall be paid in the following increments:
1) 50% upon hire
2) 25% after 6 months of employment
3) 25% after probationary period ends or 12 months of employment (whichever is later)
**SALARY**
The current starting annual salary for this position is $65,165 ($31.51 per hour). Specified months of City of Ames PD service are applied as step increases, per the PPME bargaining agreement. Annual salaries for Police Officers are based on a 2068 hours worked schedule. Salaries may be subject to change according to worked overtime.
*The City of Ames is**offering lateral transfers**for certified officers,**up to step D (49-72 months)**. Current Iowa Law Enforcement Academy certification will be required before applying any step consideration.*
The current steps are outlined below:
**July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025**
Months Hourly Rate Annual Pay
0-12 $31.51 $65,165
13-24 $32.64 $67,505
25-48 $34.52 $71,391
49-72 $36.40 $75,275
73-96 $38.37 $79,353
97-120 $40.94 $84,659
**121-168** $42.46 $87,816
**169+** $44.15 $91,304
*This position is also bound by a residency requirement per the same bargaining agreement, which is outlined under “Other Supplemental Information” later in this posting.*
**BENEFITS**
Our comprehensive benefits package can be viewed at:[City of Ames Benefits](https://www.cityofames.org/government/departments-divisions-a-h/human-resources/employee-benefits){target=”_blank”}
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please visit the website through this link:[PSLF Program](https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service){target=”_blank”}
*In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must submit their online application by the deadline listed on this posting. Your application includes complete responses to the supplemental questions. Please keep in mind that submission of a resume in lieu of work history on your application or answering the supplemental questions is not sufficient.*
**Screening of Candidates**
Will start on October 25th, by noon. Each passing candidate from the initial background screening will be invited to agility testing and POST exam starting on Friday, November 1st, 2024. Oral board interviews will be that same afternoon.Our following screenings and testing/interviewing dates are below:
Screening Date by Noon Agility/POST/Interview Date
1st – Oct 25 November 1
2nd – Nov 8 November 15
3rd – Nov 27 December 6
4th – Dec 13 December 20
If needed, we may continue this recruitment into January 2025.
Further details will be emailed to those candidates who qualify prior to each date. Candidates must pass each step of our process before being moved to the next step.
Patrols assigned area in various vehicles or on foot to prevent, discover, and deter the commission of crime; to enforce criminal laws, traffic laws, parking regulations, and City ordinances; and to check the functioning of traffic signals, and road conditions. Monitors and directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic as required.
Provides general assistance to persons in need; provides first aid for injured persons. Answers calls regarding complaints, misdemeanors and felonies; interviews persons with complaints or inquiries; attempts to make proper disposition or direct them to proper authorities. Apprehends suspects. Conducts investigations; searches for and preserves evidence; questions suspects and witnesses; takes written statements; maintains surveillance over persons and places; effects arrests and charges; creates reports; serves warrants. Answers calls involving automobile accidents; takes safeguards to prevent further accidents; clears scene of obstructions and/or wreckage. Conducts accident investigations; reports traffic control device malfunctions and obstructions of view; examines roadways and vehicles; takes various types of measurements associated with crime scenes vehicle crashes and other incidents. Enforces traffic regulations; operates radar equipment; issues traffic and parking tickets; directs traffic at community events. Assists other emergency personnel as needed; secures emergency scene. Testifies as a witness in court
