All applicants are required to successfully complete each phase of the selection process. The entire process takes approximately two months.
Each candidate will be advised of their status and application test dates as they move through the various steps.
Steps for Selection
Completion of Application
Written Test
Completion of Personal History Statement
Oral Board
Background Investigation
Interview with Chief
Polygraph Examination
Employment History
Credit History
Employment Theft
Criminal Conviction's
Serious Crimes
Sex Crimes
Illegal Drug and Alcohol Use
Psychological Examination
Drug Analysis
Medical Examination
Hiring Decision
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Good Moral character
Must have the ability to read, write, and speak the English language
Have never been convicted of an indictable offense or crime of moral turpitude; deferred judgments must have a minimum of ten years elapsed from case resolution, simple misdemeanor convictions other than traffic offenses must have a minimum of five years from case resolution
Not addicted to drugs or alcohol
Have 20/100 eyesight which is correctable to 20/20 and color and field of vision are normal
Normal hearing in each ear
Must not object to the use of force in the line of duty
Must possess a high school diploma or GED; a minimum of 30 undergraduate credit hours from an accredited post-secondary education institution is preferred
Must hold a valid State of Iowa drivers license or commercial license upon hire
Establish residency in the State of Iowa upon hire, must live within 30 miles of the public safety building within one year