BENEFITS:

• Starting pay $62,700.00 per year, increased pay for Iowa Certified officers up to $83,000 per year
• $5,000 signing bonus for certified officers.
• Relocation package if reside outside the 30 mile limit. Up to $9,000 for certified officers and $5,000 for all others.
• $2000.00 annual stipend for Officers who chose to live and own a home in Mason City.
• For certified officers pay off employment agreement from current employer
• College credit pay up 60 hours $720.00 per year
• Competitive vacation and sick leave. Additional vacation for Iowa Certified Officers.
• Health, dental, life and long term disability insurance for employees and dependents.
• MFPRSI pension benefits and 457b deferred compensation plan.
• Uniform allowance
• Continuous high quality training
• Compensatory time off accrual
• Advancement Opportunities
• COMMUNITY SUPPORT!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates must be at least 21 years of age at appointment.
• Must be a citizen of the U.S.
• High School diploma or GED
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must be of good moral character. No felonies, crimes involving moral turpitude, or disqualifying misdemeanors within the last 7 years.
• Must not have a drug or alcohol addiction.
• Must meet state required physical standards. Have uncorrected vision of 20/100—correctable to 20/20. Color vision consistent with occupational demands.
• Must successfully pass written and physical ability testing, as well as post-offer physical (includes drug testing).
• Must pass an extensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, education, police, criminal, abuse registry, driving records and references.
• Must be able to speak, read and write the English language.
• Upon hiring must live within 30 miles of the Mason City corporate limits (within six months).
• Complete the Law Enforcement Academy and the Mason City Police Department Field Training program.
• All employees of the City of Mason City are required to verify eligibility to work in the United States.

TRAINING: The Department requires, upon hiring, that all recruits complete Iowa Law Enforcement Academy program. This program will provide the recruit with the basic fundamentals of law enforcement and general knowledge. Upon graduation from the Academy, the officer will enter the Department’s Field Training Program for 15 weeks where they will be assigned to work with a Field Training Officer. This experienced officer will assist the probationary officer with on the job training under actual street conditions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $66,700.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Mason City, IA: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person