Police Officer-City of Cedar Rapids (IA)
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Police Officer-City of Cedar Rapids (IA)Date Posted: November 1, 2024Employer: City of Cedar RapidsDescription:Join Our Team - Protect and Serve Your CommunityAre you ready to make a real impact in your community? We're looking for dedicated individuals to join our dynamic police force and help us maintain safety and security in the City of Cedar Rapids. If you're passionate about law enforcement and committed to making a positive difference, we want to hear from you.About this OpportunityPolice Officers provide direct services in the enforcement of the law, maintenance of public order, control of traffic in City streets by the performance of surveillance, intervention, arrest, direction of emergency activities or a variety of related acts.Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesPatrols City streets;Responds to calls for police assistance or service;Directs traffic where needed;Provides emergency assistance to ill or injured citizens;Arrests law violators; testifies in judicial proceedings;Maintains custody of prisoners;Makes reports;Conducts initial investigation of alleged criminal conduct;Maintains order in crowds;Advises public on laws in force;Enforces traffic laws, issues citations where indicated;Investigates suspicious persons or activities;Records, stores, and is responsible for evidence for future court cases, and lost items that have been found and turned in by members of the general public;Attends roll-calls;Attends training sessions;Other duties as assigned;Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices;Attends work regularly at the designated place and time;Supports continuous process improvement initiatives;Performs related work as required.Acceptable Experience and TrainingTraining and experience as prescribed by the Civil Service Commission.Required Special QualificationsU.S. citizen and resident of Iowa or intends to become a resident upon appointment;18 years of age upon appointment;Valid Iowa Driver's or Chauffer's License upon appointment;Meets minimum hiring standards as outlined in Iowa Administrative Code-501.New Officer CompensationPolice Officers are covered under the Police Bargaining Union collective bargaining agreement. All new police officer hires begin employment at step 1 (minimum) of the wage scale.Lateral TransfersCertified law enforcement officers who work for another Iowa agency or who work outside the State of Iowa are accepted as lateral transfers. Lateral transfers are hired at our pay step consistent with the total number of years of service as a Certified Peace Officer.Hiring PotentialThe Cedar Rapids Police Department is hiring for multiple vacancies with an anticipated Police Academy start date in May 2025.Application InstructionsAll interested candidates must complete an electronic application for employment with the City of Cedar Rapids by January 9, 2025 at 11:59pm (23:59). In order for an application to be complete, candidates must consent to authorize the Cedar Rapids Police to conduct a background check as outlined within the application.#J-18808-Ljbffr