Police Officer

Position Overview

The City of Ankeny is accepting applications for a Police Officer position at the Ankeny Police Department.

Starting salary is up to $81,254 plus a $10,000 signing bonus for certified officers or $73,699 plus a $5,000 signing bonus for non‑certified officers.

Twenty‑five days of paid time off after your first year of employment. Work five days on and get three days off. Excellent benefits.

Contract Reimbursement
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The City of Ankeny will pay 50% of the balance due on your employment contract with your latest city, county or state employer, not to exceed $2,000.

DEADLINE to submit your application with required attachments is Sunday, February 1, 2026 by 11:59 pm
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• Completion of 24 months (2 years) post‑academy service shall be paid at Step 3 ($77,384/annual).
• Completion of more than 36 months (3+ years) post‑academy service shall be paid at Step 4 ($81,254/annual).

The physical agility and Police Officer Selection Test (POST) will be administered to all qualified applicants on Saturday, February 14, 2025
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Certified police officers in the State of Iowa who are current officers or have no more than a six‑month break in service may be exempt from taking the POST and the Cooper agility test.

The National Police Officer Selection Test (POST) study guide and practice test for candidates can be found on the Standard & Associates website for a minimal fee. The online practice test and study guide requires a computer or laptop to view the material and is not iPad or mobile friendly.
HERE to purchase the online POST practice test and study guide.

Applicants must be a United States citizen. You must also be able to maintain a valid Iowa motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the State of Iowa.

No OWI convictions within the last five years. No more than three convictions for moving violations within any 12‑month period over the last five years.

Must be able to obtain an Iowa Professional Permit to carry weapons. The police department will only hire non‑tobacco users.

Post offer physical, drug screen, psychological exam, and polygraph required.

Primary function is to enforce local, state and federal laws and ordinances; to patrol assigned areas; and to do skilled police work in the investigation of alleged criminal offenses and juvenile cases.

To be eligible you must have graduated from high school or an equivalent, and be able to meet minimum standards for Iowa Law Enforcement officers as indicated by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.

May require working for extended periods outdoors in adverse weather conditions. May be required to sit or stand for long periods. May be exposed to hazardous or unpleasant conditions. May be called to report to duty at any time.

• Must be insurable.
• Must be sighted (corrected to 20/20).
• Must be able to hear normal conversation.
• Must be able to speak clearly at normal rate of conversation.
• Must be able to pass agility test per requirements of MFPRSI.