Police Officer

A Waukee Police Officer performs law enforcement and crime prevention for the safety and protection of life and property in the City of Waukee. The City of Waukee is recognized as one of the fastest-growing cities in Iowa and is located in Dallas County - one of the fastest growing counties in the US, giving employees opportunities for career advancement. Waukee offers a family-friendly environment featuring quality parks, schools and trails.

The Waukee Police Department is very team oriented and has a culture of success.

Waukee Police Department Recruitment Video

Certified Officers wage range is $35.27 - $46.41

Non‑Certified Police Officers will start at $32.60. After successful completion of the police academy, wages may increase.

This position will remain open until filled. The first Physical Agility Test and Police Officer Selection Test (POST) will be administered to qualified applicants. Candidates selected to test will receive detailed instructions by email at a later date.

Applicants must present a valid photo  birth certificate on the day of testing.

Iowa Certified Officers (lateral transfers) are not required to complete the testing process.

We offer an excellent benefit package:
Health/Dental/Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays and IPERS.

• Patrols the city and responds to calls for service to control traffic, protect life and property, prevent crime and provide for the safeguarding of citizens.
• Completes all written reports as required.
• Conducts preliminary investigations including interviewing witnesses, victims and suspects of complaints, accident/crime scenes and other assigned cases to apprehend violators, to enforce laws and to determine if charges should be filed.
• Secures and preserves evidence. Appears in court to present evidence and give testimony.
• Writes citations, arrests violators of the law and processes arrested subject.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
• Complies with and has excellent knowledge of all departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

• Takes action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision making.
• Creates and participated in a team environment.
• Displays integrity, honesty, trustworthiness, dependability and respectfulness at all times.
• Supports all efforts to increase cooperation, communication, and collaboration between and among departments, staff members and the community.
• Understands and internalizes the importance of seeking resolution to problems and concerns by bringing them to the direct attention of supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attends administrative, department, and team meetings as scheduled.
• Safeguards confidential information and uses it or disclose it only as expressly authorized or specifically required in the course of performing specific job duties.
• Continually seeks and accepts opportunities for personal and professional growth including practicing the use of firearms.
• Contributes to overall City effectiveness by providing critical staff support to task forces and by participating, as necessary, in assisting all other teams.
• Attentive to the City's and Department's standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all City and Department policies and procedure ensuring that all work performed meets those standards.
• Excellent knowledge of current municipal, state, and federal codes, laws and ordinances, interpreting and enforcing the same.

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in law enforcement preferred.
• Must hold Iowa Law Enforcement Academy certification or have the ability to meet the licensing standards established by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy within a year from date of hire.
• Must be a US citizen.

• Bi‑lingual and bi‑cultural understanding preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older by date of hire.
• Must possess and have the…