Welcome! The City of Iowa City is now accepting applications for Police Officers.

Entry level Officer starting wage is $58,905 annually and certified Officer starting wage is commensurate with experience up to $92,684 annually. ILEA certified Officers also qualify for a $5,000 signing bonus. The residency requirement has recently been expanded to living within 25 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa City within one year of hire.

Candidates who submit an online application by Friday, September 6, 2024 will be scheduled for immediate testing with interviews tentatively planned for the third full week in October 2024. 

Apply Online

Be advised that all candidate correspondence will be directed to the primary email address listed in your application. Be sure that you check your in-box and spam filter frequently.

A Message from the Police Chief

Chief Liston's Message to Candidates

The City of Iowa City values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all employees. It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunities for all employees and potential City employees. It is our goal to achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity within our community.

Position Information

View our candidate information packet to learn more about position requirements, benefits and testing information.

Salary

• Entry level officers start at $58,905.60
• Certified officers start at up to $92,684.80, commensurate with experience
  • $5,000 hiring bonus for ILEA certified officers

Residency Requirement

• Officers must live within 25 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa City within one year of hire. 

What Makes ICPD Unique?

• Officers are permitted to have visible tattoos, facial hair and earrings
• Necessary equipment provided at no charge
• Officers are given a yearly boot allowance
• Iowa City is home to the University of Iowa. This Big Ten university creates a lively college town atmosphere with a small town feel!

Various Training and Promotional Opportunities

• Crisis intervention training
• K9 Officer
• Honor guard
• Crime scene technician
• Firearms instructor
• Investigations, and more

Rotation of 4 Days On, 2 Days Off

• Days - 7am to 3pm
• Evenings - 3pm to 11pm
• Nights - 11pm to 7am
• Investigations - hours vary

ICPD has authority for 85 sworn officers.

For more information about ICPD, visit the Police webpage or email policerecruitment@iowa-city.org.

Application and Testing Information

• Apply Online
• Learn more about the POST and complimentary study materials
• Learn more about the physical fitness test

Additional Information about the Process

• Background Investigation and Driving Record Review
• Physical Exam and MMPI

The Iowa Smokefree Air Act prohibits smoking in all public buildings owned, leased or operated by or under the control of the City of Iowa City, including the grounds of the public buildings such as the sidewalks and the sitting or standing areas immediately adjacent to the buildings. Also, smoking is prohibited in all vehicles owned, leased or operated by or under the control of the City of Iowa City.

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