# Police Officer (Hiring Incentive for Iowa Certified and Non-Certified)
SALARY
See Position Description
LOCATION
50010, IA
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JOB TYPE
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Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
24-2216-03
DEPARTMENT
Police
OPENING DATE
01/03/2025
CLOSING DATE
5/23/2025 12:00 AM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
BARGAINING UNIT
PPME
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT?
Yes
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT AREAS
[https://cityofamesgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/ZoneLookup/index.html?appid=d36445744d9644f683ad3c10bf005f47](https://cityofamesgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/ZoneLookup/index.html?appid=d36445744d9644f683ad3c10bf005f47){target=”_blank”}
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
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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
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