FullTime Police Officers

Police Officer

Eligible to enroll in the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy and eligible to complete Board of Regents Field Training, OR

Possession of certification from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy as a Law Enforcement Officer and eligible to complete Board of Regents Field Training, OR

Possession of law enforcement certification in another state and successful completion of all application and examination requirements as outlined in Iowa Administrative Code 501-3.8(80B) and eligible to complete Board of Regents Field Training

This is a 24 hour operation, 365 days a year. Officers will be expected to work holidays that fall within their regular work schedule as well as during home football games and other major events that occur on campus. Permanent, 12 Months, Full Time, 40 hours/week, Rotating Schedule, Shift assignment to be determined after completion of training program. During training will rotate through all shifts. In accordance with the general requirements for law enforcement officers under Iowa Admin. S. citizen.

This is an entry level police officer position. The officer will attend and must successfully complete the Iowa Law Enforcement Basic Level I or Level II Academy to become certified as a peace officer in the state of Iowa. Upon successful completion of the academy, the officer will return to the ISU campus and be placed under the direct supervision of a police training officer. During this period, the officer will perform all the duties of a law enforcement officer, including patrolling the university campus and outlying areas; enforcing local, state, and federal laws as well as campus rules and regulations; initiating police reports; During basic training, will attend the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy M-F. During field training, will rotate through all shifts with varying hours and days off. Actual shift assignment will follow completion of all required training.

More details about the testing and testing dates will be provided later.

Non-certified applications will be accepted through September 10th, 2026 to allow for testing to take place on the above date.

The officer is placed under the direct supervision of a police training officer. During this period, the officer will perform all the duties of a law enforcement officer including patrolling the university campus and outlying areas; enforcing local, state, and federal laws as well as campus rules and regulations; initiating police reports, performing follow-up investigations as needed; Applicants successfully hired who are certified law enforcement officers will be eligible for recruitment incentive payments* in the total amount of $10,000.

*The department is accepting applications until the positions are filled, and the vacancies may close without notice.

Iowa State University Police Department employees will support the Department’s vision and mission by operating in a fair, unbiased manner, which respects the rights and dignity of all individuals. Department employees are expected to work in partnership with the campus and area communities to provide leadership in solving community problems, preventing crime and providing a safe environment to fulfill the mission of the University. and to check the security of buildings, functioning of outdoor lighting and traffic signals, and road conditions. Responds to radio dispatched calls for a variety of services including investigation of alarms, animal control, assistance to motorists, building maintenance problems, domestic problems, thefts, and other acts against persons or property.

Investigates, reports, and records traffic violations and accidents by interviewing witnesses, measuring distances, sketching diagrams, taking photographs, and conducting field sobriety tests to determine cause and fault.

Investigates harm, damage or threats of potential harm or damage to persons or property by interviewing witnesses and conducting visual or audio surveillance or searches; travels to other jurisdictions to investigate crimes that occurred on university property as necessary.

Processes arrested persons by taking photographs, obtaining fingerprints, and writing arrest reports; prepares and processes documents such as citations, complaints, affidavits, and warrants.

Prepares reports for use by department, university or social service agency, in court testimony or for insurance claims.

Testifies in court or by deposition to present information accumulated at scene and to give professional opinions for criminal justice and insurance purposes.

Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include directing traffic for long periods of time, administering first responder level service at the medical model level; Responds to fire and ambulance calls to direct traffic, escort fire and ambulance vehicles, and prevent crime.

Inspects and maintains law enforcement equipment by observing and cleaning to keep the equipment in reliable operating condition.

Transfers deposits between the university and banks by personal pick up and delivery to maintain security of funds.

Determines content for various public safety programs such as crime prevention, personal safety, playground safety, bike safety, and provides delivery to the university or community.

Assists other agencies in serving warrants by delivering and serving in person for timely disposition of cases, and any other assigned duties.

Provides advice and general information to students, staff, and campus visitors.

and university and departmental policy and operating procedures.

Knowledge of the location of buildings and facilities, including fire and environmental emergency panels of the university and city.

Knowledge of location and services of various university departments and community agencies.

Knowledge of legal documents and processing procedures.

Skill in oral communications as demonstrated by effective ability to provide general information and directions, mediate disputes, interview witnesses and suspects, testify as a witness in court, and make program presentations.

Skill in written communications to produce reports and documents in the English language with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence structure, format, punctuation, and grammar.

Skill in operating vehicles both day and night in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic, and in unsafe conditions due to such factors as fog, smoke, rain, ice, and snow.

Skill in operating radios and other law enforcement equipment.

Ability to communicate effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.

and perform rescue operations which may involve entering and exiting vehicles quickly, lifting, carrying or dragging heavy objects, climbing over and pulling oneself over obstacles, jumping down from elevated surfaces, climbing through openings, jumping over obstacles, ditches and streams, crawling in confined areas, balancing on uneven or narrow surfaces, and using bodily force to gain entrance through barriers.

Ability to hear and see acutely during day and night time conditions.

Ability to enter and retrieve data from a computer terminal, personal computer, or other keyboard device.

To allow for the necessary time to complete the academy, on-campus training, and assessment as a certified police officer, the probationary period for a Police Officer will be 18 months. If a Police Officer has completed the academy prior to appointment, the probationary period will be 12 months.

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans

Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans

Life insurance and long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

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