Police Officer

City of Ankeny Iowa • Ankeny, IA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Ankeny is accepting applications for a Police Officer with the Ankeny Police Department. The primary function is to enforce local, state, and federal laws and ordinances; patrol assigned areas; and perform skilled police work investigating alleged criminal offenses and juvenile cases. The schedule is five days on followed by three days off. The position may require extended periods outdoors in adverse weather, sitting or standing for long periods, exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions, and reporting to duty at any time.

For fiscal year 2027, beginning June 15, 2026, the starting salary is up to $88,731 for certified officers or $76,648 for non-certified officers. Certified officers may qualify for lateral-transfer pay based on post-academy service: Step 3 ($84,506 annually) for 24 months of service, and Step 4 ($88,731 annually) for more than 36 months. New employees who are law enforcement officers at hire receive a $10,000 signing bonus; those who are not yet certified receive $5,000. The City will reimburse 50% of the balance on an employment contract with the employee’s latest city, county, or state employer, up to $2,000. Employees receive 25 days of paid time off after their first year and excellent benefits.

Qualified applicants will take the physical agility test and Police Officer Selection Test (POST) on January 9, 2027. Current Iowa-certified officers who are serving or have had no more than a six-month break in service may be exempt from those tests if they have already passed them for certification. Applications, including a cover letter and resume, must be submitted online by December 20, 2026, at 11:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Graduate from high school or have an equivalent qualification.
• Meet the minimum standards for Iowa law enforcement officers as indicated by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.
• Be a United States citizen.
• Maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the State of Iowa.
• Have no OWI convictions within the last five years.
• Have no more than three convictions for moving violations within any 12-month period over the last five years.
• Be able to obtain an Iowa Professional Permit to carry weapons.
• Be a non-tobacco user.
• Pass a post-offer physical, drug screen, psychological exam, and polygraph.
• Be insurable.
• Have corrected vision of 20/20.
• Be able to hear normal conversation and speak clearly at a normal conversational rate.
• Pass the agility test according to MFPRSI requirements.

Responsibilities

• Enforce local, state, and federal laws and ordinances.
• Patrol assigned areas.
• Investigate alleged criminal offenses and juvenile cases.

Benefits

• 25 days of paid time off after the first year of employment.
• Signing bonus of $10,000 for current law enforcement officers or $5,000 for employees who are not yet certified.
• Reimbursement of 50% of the balance due on an employment contract with the latest city, county, or state employer, up to $2,000.
• Excellent benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED